Waterco Supastream Pool Pump

At a Glance

The Waterco Supastream is a general purpose single speed pump for swimming pools and low pressure water recirculation, in 0.5, 0.75, 1 and 1.5hp. It has a 316 stainless steel mechanical seal protected by a secondary seal, and 40/50mm quick connect unions.

Ideal for

• Small and medium domestic pools
• Spa and plunge pool circulation
• Low pressure recirculation duties
• A straightforward replacement pump on a budget

Key Specs

• Supastream 050 (2403050): 0.5hp, 0.563 kW, 2.55A, flow 120 L/min at 6 m head and 60 L/min at 8 m head, 575 mm long, 40mm ports
• Supastream 075 (240307550): 0.75hp, 0.626 kW, 2.82A, flow 119 L/min at 8 m head and 63 L/min at 10 m head, 575 mm long
• Supastream 100 (240310050): 1hp, 0.793 kW, 3.5A, flow 234 L/min at 8 m head and 169 L/min at 10 m head, 575 mm long
• Supastream 150 (240315050): 1.5hp, 1.056 kW, 4.76A, flow 320 L/min at 8 m head and 263 L/min at 10 m head, 596 mm long
• Ports: 40/50mm quick connect unions (the 050 is 40mm only)
• Power supply: single phase 220 to 240V, 50Hz, about 2810 rpm
• Seal and body: 316 stainless steel mechanical seal, secondary seal, single piece strainer pot and volute
• Strainer basket: 1.5 litres
• Flow figures: the 050 is quoted at 6 m and 8 m head, the rest at 8 m and 10 m, so check the head before comparing

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 Supastream is the plain, affordable end of the Waterco range. It is good for small and medium pools without much plumbing resistance, and the published flow at 10 m head drops away quickly on the smaller sizes, so do not undersize it if you run a heater or a cleaner. For those pools, a Supatuf or Alphaflo gives you much more headroom.

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.