Waterco Alphaflo Pool Pump

At a Glance

The Waterco Alphaflo is a single speed pool pump in 0.75, 1, 1.5 and 2hp. It has a new impeller and diffuser that cut head loss, a body shaped to reduce turbulence and noise, and a design that drains seal leaks away from the motor.

Ideal for

• Standard in ground and above ground domestic pools
• Pools with a sand or cartridge filter and a salt chlorinator
• Replacing an ageing pump with something quieter
• Anyone who wants a full range of sizes from one model

Key Specs

• Alphaflo 075 (248075): 0.75hp, 0.73 kW, flow 195 L/min at 8 m head and 157 L/min at 10 m head, 626 mm long, 71 frame motor
• Alphaflo 100 (248100): 1hp, 1.06 kW, flow 295 L/min at 8 m head and 258 L/min at 10 m head, 626 mm long, 71 frame motor
• Alphaflo 150 (248150): 1.5hp, 1.61 kW, flow 430 L/min at 8 m head and 390 L/min at 10 m head, 645 mm long, 80 frame motor
• Alphaflo 200 (248200): 2hp, 2.05 kW, flow 530 L/min at 8 m head and 490 L/min at 10 m head, 685 mm long, 80 frame motor
• Ports: 50mm ports with 40/50mm quick connect unions
• Power supply: single phase 220 to 240V, 50Hz, 2860 rpm
• Seal and body: 316 stainless steel mechanical seal, 303 stainless steel motor shaft, single piece strainer pot and volute
• Strainer basket: 2.05 litres with a clear lid
• Motor protection: leaks past a worn seal drain out of the pump instead of running up the shaft into the motor
• Run current: see the technical specification image or the brochure. The published figures for the 100 and 150 are close together, so we leave them out here

Pool sizes are our guide, sized against Davey's chart for pumps of the same horsepower. Waterco does not publish a pool size for its pumps.

Why We Like It

The Alphaflo is a sensible all rounder with four sizes, and the seal drain design is the feature that protects your motor when the seal wears. The 0.75 is for small pools and the 2hp is for pools with a heater and a cleaner running together. If you want the power saving, step up to the Alphaflo ECO-V variable speed model. If your pool is small and simple, a Supastream costs less.

Installation

It plumbs in at the equipment pad with the quick connect unions, flooded suction from the pool, so it sits at or below water level. Fit it yourself, or use a pool installer or plumber. Wiring to a fixed supply needs a licensed electrician.

Warranty & Support

3 year warranty on the pump, conditional on the install and use following Waterco's terms, with some wearing parts at 2 years and labour at 1 year. Commercial use is covered for 1 year. DIY installing? Warranty applies when the install follows the supplied install guide. Questions? Call 07 863 8064, real people, Waihi and Kopu stores, Mon to Fri.