Side by Side Comparison of: Intex vs Hayward

Just what I needed for my little pool. I have a little Bestway 10 ft round pool with the blow up ring. But it is in the backyard where the dogs, trees and other dirty things live. The little filter that came with it absolutely could not keep up. But this one does, and all of the fitting matched.

This was easy to install and came with a new filter, the price is reasonable especially after a certain time of year where pumps are nearly impossible to find seperate from the pool. Came with instructions for anyone who isn't sure how it should be hooked up.

This filter pump fits perfect with the bestway 12x30 steel pro pool it was a good change!!!!

I purchased this to take the place of the one that came with the pool. I have a bestway steel frame pro pool that is 12'x48". The one that came with the pool didn't circulate the water good enough so I bought this one. All I had to do was take the hoses and hook them right into this pump. The standard hoses that come with the pool hook right up to it because they're 1.25". Very satisfied with this purchase because it pushes the water around so much better then the old one . And the filters last two times as long as the little ones that originally came with the pool .

Bought this as a replacement pump after the smaller (530 gallon) pump from our 12' x 30" pool failed. We try to make the "disposable" pop up above ground pools last as long as possible, and we got a deal on the 12' x 30" pool last year. Instead of replacing the whole setup, we just needed a pump, so we decided to upgrade since the smaller pump didn't seem to stay ahead of the junk last year. It DOES fit the original hoses to the old pool, so it was an easy transition. This one works great - even plugged into a mechanical timer to ensure it runs often throughout the day. We would definitely buy again to keep the cheap old pool operational!

The Filter Pump I got with the iPool was (as many reviewers have said)a joke.You could barley feel any water flow in the inlet and outlets of the pool.But thanks to upgrading to the Intex 56637EG, the water flow is more like a realfilter pump should be and is very strong.I am a bit confused as to why someone would buy the 56637E without a fault breaker formore money, but to each his/her own.This is a very strong pump, but I have ordered a second as back up.Oh yeah, one more thing, when cleaning the (A) filter, you can actually remove the filter withthe pump running, but not with the pump off because when the pump is running, water will onlyenter at the bottom of the filter well; when the pump is off, pressure from the pool, forcesthe filter well to fill up. Also, when cleaning the filter, it may look clean (white) but don'tlet that fool you, as most of the sediment is trapped in the inside folds of the filter whereyou can't see it; just spray off the filter and out comes brown stuff you would never see byjust looking at the filter.Addendum:After running this pump/filter for two seasons (my seasons are about 8 months long as I live in the desert) for an average of 6 to 8 hours a day, I can say this is a very strong pump and I have had no problems with it.Something else I have learned about the filters, is that you don't need a bunch of them, as I have been running off the same filter for the two years, I just unscrew the top as the unit is running, spray off the filter, put it back in, close the lid (not to tight), turn off the power, unscrew the air vent and let all the trapped air out, and then start up the pump again.Addendum 1: I have been using this Pump/Filter for over three years now with NO PROBLEMS.Intex has a new number for this Pump/Filter; it is: 28637EGAddendum 2: This is the start of the 4th year on this pump. I ran the pump for a few days, and I noticed the GFI was tripping, after four or five restarts, the pump impeller started to make an uneven sound, and then it just stopped. I will use the back up pump I have, and have ordered another back up. At $45.00, three years of service is acceptable.I disassembled the bad unit, and the impeller had no damage, so the motor windings (potted) went out. I pulled the impeller and plastic coated magnet (all one unit) out, and anything else I could use for spare parts, and installed the new pump.Also, at minimum before you toss the old unit, clip the extension cord and GFI plug, as the 25ft cord and plug are worth about half what you are spending on the whole pump!

Really good pump. IT outlasted my pool, which needs repairs now, but it is an excellent choice if you are looking for a new one. EXTREMELY easy installation you can do yourself with very little plumbing kbowledge, just make sure to use pressure fittings and to primer and blueglue your pvc and you will be very happy with your results. YOU can save a ton of money doing the install yourself thanks to the craftsmanship and ease of installation Hayward has put into this product replaced a Hayward from 1979 with it aND am happy. They make an exceptional product with exceptional quality.

Love this product. Very fast shipping. Exactly what it was supposed to be. Would definitely purchase again. Very easy to put together. Didn't need any help a do it yourself product with a perfect ending.

Good pump - I probably ought to pull if offline in the winters and then I wouldn't be buying one every 4 years...They are semi-"rebuildable" - but the impeller shaft seal hardens and disintegrates and the shaft seizes solid. Has happened to the last 3 I've owned. Pool is AG w/salt generator - pump works/runs fine otherwise (pumps water up to barn roof solar panels, then to pool) - like I said - I'm thinking if I pulled it offline, rinsed it and stored it (like the manual sez) during the winters it'd probably last a few more years...

It came with a locking plug. I had to get an electrician to put a regular 110 cord on it. Other than that I am well pleased. Our electric bill went down $50 mo. Much more efficient than old pump.

I had this exact pump as original equipment for my above ground 33 foot round pool. The pool is (I'm guessing - since I bought the house with it) about 8 years old. Sitting out through the winters and being owned by someone that wasn't a pool expert (based on some other things they did) it lasted that long. Last year a nudge from a hammer got it started, this year - rusted. Taken to a repair place, I was told that it was time for a new one. They even offered to get me one for a great price! We all know the story - pump guy says great price of $250, pool store says it's on sale for $200. Amazon... $160 with free shipping. Hard to say no to an almost $100 savings.

Pump came very fast, but alas I was in LA at the time and the pool sat with no circulation long enough to turn to a green slurry. A week or so of shock, flocculant, and vacuuming and it's crystal clear.

The suggestion I would have is that if you've got a smaller pool (less than 33 feet) consider stepping down to the 1HP from the 1.5 if you do an online calculator and see what it will save you in electricity, you'll be surprised. Unfortunately, my pool needs the extra power.

Thanks Amazon!

I have a 10x30 Intex frame pool. I also got the Intex LED fountain. My pool only holds 1185 gallons the pump that it came with was small and really did not clean the pool the way that I like. So upgrading was a must. I run the pump for two hours everyday. The fountain is nice to have just cause it cools the pool temperature a bit here in the warm desert. How is it possible to run the fountain you might ask? I have a three way connector attached to the pump, fountain and the outlet. The same goess for the skimmer and inlet to the pump. I have a very big backyard but I really enjoy my little pool and more with this pump. Now get out there and cool off!

Pump seems to work good but it's only been a couple days. My summer waves sfx1000 pump died and got this as replacement. The hoses are like 1.25 vs original being 1.5. I couldn't find a adequate adapter on amazon, but did find a summer waves brand hose adapter kit at Walmart for $11 to use with this. Between this pump and that kit now I can filter my pool. Way better option than buying an exact replacement pump that cost almost as much as I paid for my pool altogether.

Bought this as a replacement pump for the one that came with our 12ft round metal frame pool. Worked much better than the one that originally came with the pool, and has worked perfectly for 4 seasons (typically May-Sept each year). We do drain, clean and store it over the winter each year. Yesterday, however it gave up the ghost...when we turned it on, it ran loudly and had no suction. When I disconnected and drained the filter, I found 4 small plastic pieces that apparently used to belong to the motor ;-) So I'll be ordering another one today.

Had one day so far work. Got a small drip around the pump hose I need to fix right at the pump not the pool. Hopefully tightening the clamps more will help. Small pool, 10x30 pool. 1,000 gal pump.

This seems to be a rework of the pump that I got originally with the Intex pool that I bought several years back. The newer versions put out greater flow than this earlier model. Otherwise it works as well as new. The reason these seem to only last one season seems to always be associated with the safety switch failure. I've not taken any apart at the bottom to try to rewire in a new switch, but that may be a fix that would let you use these pumps more than one season. Service and shipping was prompt and as advertised.

I like that it comes with the hoses and other attachments, clamps too...but the newer style pump has an on/off switch on the plug end. I would like to have seen a switch on the pump. Lot easier when out away from the outlet and starting it up. But I am happy with it now that it's running and I like that it comes with a new filter. NOTE: if you live where it freezes in winter like I do here in Wisconsin. Don't just store it out in the garage where it can freeze. Even if it is dried out well. Bring it indoors for the winter storage.

It works as well as the ones I've had before. Very powerful and very quiet. My only complaint was it came with the discharge pointed up (which I missed in the picture). I needed a side-facing discharge to connect to my filter. I went to my local pool supply store to look for an adaptor connector. They informed the pump discharge just needed to be rotated by first undoing the four long screws at the opposite end of the unit and then rotating it to the correct direction and refastening the screws.

I purchased this as a replacement for an Intex above ground pool pump that died. The old pump was a larger Intex pump that moved a sufficient amount of water for our pool, but just. I wanted a larger capacity pump and selected the Hayward SP1580X15 based on its popularity and the reviews I read online. So far, it has proven to be a good choice. It is plenty strong enough for our pool and I expect it to be durable and last a long time, though I'll have to let time tell how that proves out. This pump needs to be mounted on base of some sort as no base is included with it. The base is important to help absorb vibration and preserve the motor. It also needs to be joined to filter of some sort to complete the system. It does have a strainer basket built in, but that only catches large debris. Otherwise, this seems to be a very good pump.

Purchased from "In The Swim Pool Supplies" and received OVERNIGHT! I have purchased 3 items from them and I received 2 items overnight and 1 within 48 hours of ordering. This was with FREE SHIPPING! 5 STARS for this seller on this product.

I coupled this pump with a Hayward EC50AC Perflex DE filter (review pending inquiry response back from "In The Swim Pool Supplies".

I have a 24' above ground pool approx 14,000 gals. I inquired with Hayward if this pump/filter combination would suffice for my pool and I received a reply back from "Eric" - ***Yes, that is a typical set up we see for a lot of above-ground pools.
I don't see any problems with the gallons of your pool***

Setup was very easy I just needed to purchase an additional connector (at a local pool store) to connect the pump to the filter. I had the same setup as another reviewer where I had to rotate the horizontal discharge to connect to my filter. I was concerned at first because the strainer basket housing would not tighten snugly and I was fearful it would leak. It has not initially. Time will tell if it holds

The pump is very quiet, Quieter than my 3 year old 1hp pump (Proline - which had the same motor manufacturer - Century - as this pump).

Overall, great quality for the $$$. Would have had to pay $200 more for a 1hp Hayward pump from a local pool store.

The only slight negative is that the motor does NOT come with a twist lock connector which is required by code in most places. I will be removing the twist lock cord from my old pump and use for this one.

My only issue was with the pre ehtry container. The opening was smaller that the previous one I had from this manufacturer. It works great but to me there seemed to be more noise from the water pump before the motor. Nothing that should be an issue, but I felt it was worth mentioning.

I also use a timer (Intermatic P1121 Heavy Duty Outdoor Timer 15 Amp ) so it has short run times. Remember keep water level high enough & run times short as you need to do the job.

Reason is if you forget or lose suction you could burn out the motor. It is also important th be sure to check the skimmer for clog situations & also the basket by the motor.

Last but not least be certian that you have to plugged into a 'GFI' box.

I bought this pump to replace a 1 h.p. Hayward that was over 10 years old. The old one still worked but started leaking. Seemed easier to just get a new one. The extra 1/2 H.P. is helpful for our 28 foot pool. A couple of draw backs;
1. the output goes up but the old one goes out to the side. Nothing in the directions about changing it. I called Hayward. On hold for 15 minutes. They said it could be changed. I had to take all the bolts out and a couple other things apart, but I managed to get it done. Should have been covered in the owners manual.
2. No on / off switch. My old one had it. Seems pretty basic to have that.
3. The plug is a standard 3 prong but different from the old one. Had to run it to a different outlet. Doesn't seem too easy to remove the old one and attach it to the new one but I may attempt it someday.
Otherwise, it's a good pump at a great price

Its a good powerful pump but the circuit breaker/ power plug is not rain proof. Mine quit today so I removed the cover over the cord and it was full of water I removed the water and dried it out but it still didn't work. The other half of the plug need a triangle shaped screw driver to remove the screws and it must have water in it too. The plug was not sitting in water it was off the ground on a table connected to an extension cord, so much for rain proof. I still had the smaller pump that came with my pool so I removed the plug from that pump and put it on the cord and it works. If you buy this pump be sure to wrap the plug in plastic to keep water out.

Ok for a cheap filter pump. Filters don't last long. I have a sand filter now and will never go back to this style filter.

This unit worked really well for 4 days; on the fifth day the plastic hose clamp broke and air got into the pump allowing it run dry which burned out the impeller. Needs to have better hose clamps which I will change out when new unit arrives. I recommend to to all who purchase this unit change out the hose clamps with metal clamps but be cautious to not over tighten or they will damage the plastic hoses.

This pump does the job... but not very well. It says it does 1000GPH (Gallons per hour).. or at least that is the number that is advertised most. But once I got it, I saw that it says that it actually does only like 750GPH. The flow is just pretty weak. My pool isn't that big.. but the pump can barely keep up and keep everything clean. Not a huge fan of the pump and wish I had gone with another option.

The first two died after about a year due to cheap plastic parts in the pump motor. This one is a little more powerful, and I'm hoping it's manufactured better, but time will tell. When it works, it works fine.Just bought another one - right on queue. This pump is only good for a year. The plastic spindle that supports the pump blades eventually wears out and breaks. This has been the same problem for 3 units now. I've just resigned myself to having to buy a new one every year. A metal spindle would solve the problem, but then they would only sell me one instead of four.

Okay, so I did not exactly use this pump for above ground pool purposes but it served its purpose. I have an in-ground pool and with all the rain fall we have been having here in Georgia my liner kept floating. I needed a way of getting the water out from behind the liner quick...well this little pump worked, it did a great job. My Salt water pump needed some repairs and I still needed to drain my pool to reset the liner and again this little pump worked great but I think that with all the hours I had it pumping and what I was using it for it finally broke, had it for a whole summer/winter. Wish it would have lasted longer...but for what I used it for and the price...I really can't complain to much. I am purchasing another pump, if it saves my liner and keeps me from having to buy another liner then its all worth the $40....I gave it 3 stars because it did brake after 1 year if it would have lasted longer I would have given it a 4 or 5 star.

Been working well and silent so far, but watch out, you have to prime the motor every time you open it up.
I didnt have to do that with my last motor.

Lasted 2 seasons, started making a screeching noise, when I carefully tried to open it to lubricate , the case screws snapped, the new one I replaced it with is plastic casing and way better designed

Just bought this (with the extra 4 year warranty) to replace my old pump. They really should've put an on/off switch on this. It was not fun trying to get the fittings on (even with repeated teflon tape trials) because small leaks still happen. The pump seems to be working okay for now. It does get warmer than my old pump, and it makes a quiet ticking noise (I hope that's normal). This pump has great power.

I am using with a Hayward S180 pro series sand filter on a 24ft round and 4ft high above ground pool. It recirculates the water so well the solar cover spins all day. Very good power.

Inexpensive replacement pump works fine. My only concern is that I bought this same model last year and the bearings went out after the warranty was out. Luckily I can change the bearings but the pump was inexpensive enough that I just bought another one while I work on getting the old one fixed. No one/off switch as expected for the price range this pump is in.

I purchased to replace the Hayward pump on my cartridge system. The old one had a side discharge and this new one has a top discharge. I did a little research and it looked to be an easy fix. Just unscrew some screws and rotate it to a side discharge. When I received the pump, it was not the same as the one pictured and was unable to be rotated. My star rating does not speak to the quality of the pump. I gave it a 3 based on the fact that it was not the same as the picture and did not meet our needs (1 star), yet Amazon's customer service was fantastic (5 star). I was able to easily return it and receive a full refund. Hope this helps someone avoid the same issues I had. Check where the discharge is before you buy, as you may not receive one that can be rotated.

I bought this filter to replace the one that came with our 8 foot Easy Up pool. It worked GREAT for the first two weeks. Now it turns itself off all the time and our water is cloudy. If I unplug it, it will run weakly for a few minutes and then the water stops flowing but you can hear the pump running. I've tried all the trouble shooting tips and checked everything. There seems to be no explanation.Dealing with Intex is irritating and time consuming. I had to return the pool less than two days after it came because the seam split open. It took two weeks for Intex to send a replacement. I'd rather send the pump back to Amazon for a refund and order something else.

Upgraded from the 500GPH pump and what a difference!! Love this thing, we don't have to even skim it as much and you can literally see the difference in the power as soon as it was plugged in. Wished I had bought is sooner!/Update, pump quit almost 2 months to date purchased, very disappointed, one this replaced lasted over 2 years.

had pieces missing also this photo is not the actual photo of the item i recieved the item pictured uses the metal clamps the one i recieved does not have metal clamps cheap plastic ones instead,disappointed with the item and i am calling company see if i can get missing parts,then hope i get to make sure item works sad

Not very strong at filtering and constantly have to clean or replace filters. Does not move water around pool to get a good overall cleaning to the pool. Used on a10ft pool. Inputs and outputs on same side of pool.

I purchased this filter last May. (2014) I used it for July and August of 2014. Packed it away in original box...Took it out two weeks ago. I set it up and it ran fine until this morning July 7 2014. It died motor made a buzz sound then nothing. Checked it numerous times, checked plug. its getting power engine is not running. So got to use it for two months before it died. Not really happy. Have to purchase another new one now and will have no filter for a week or so....not good....Not happy...

Having had one of these in the past I was extremely disappointed by this model. First, they have changed the sizes of the connectors so this is NOT COMPATIBLE with previous years pools. We tried to plug this into a 2013 pool and it did not fit.Second, the flow is anemic and the couplings have a tendency to leak. Added to that, I walked outside the other day and found that the hose had completely detached (even though I had it tightened down all the way) and I now need to refill half my pool.Intex typically makes great filers so I am not sure what happened here but it is a design issue for sure.

This item is not positioned correctly for a DE filter. It is rotated 90 degrees and the feeder to the filter is on top, instead of to the side. From what I've read, this is more appropriate with a sand filter. This was not clearly explained in the description. Found some instructions online for rotating it to the side, but did not want to risk it. I returned it and had to pay for my own return shipping, unfortunately, which was around $30 to ship back. Luckily, I was able to get my old 1HP pump working.

Sent it back. Who builds a pump with no on and off switch???

Lasted less than 2 seasons. I previously had the same pump and it lasted 9 years. Shaft seal broke on this one after very limited use. Very disappointed in the quality. I paid more for the name brand and expected it to be a quality product. I don't think I am willing to try again for the price.

Pump worked good for almost two months. Now it makes a loud humming noise when plugged in and won't turn. Past amazon return period so we'll see how hayward warranty process goes. A hi/low power switch would be nice addition.

I'm really challenged with this pump. We have 2" pipes and it was very difficult finding a reducer but I finally found them at an irrigation supplier. I got all the PVC fitted and put it together nicely. The reason I'm giving it a 2 star is for a couple of reasons:
- I cannot get this thing to prime without doing a process that is too hard to explain. Once it's primed, it works fine and is quiet. My other pump was 1.5 hp but it was 220, this is only 110 and maybe that's why it won't prime without assistance.
- Getting the lid off is extremely difficult. I have to use a stick as leverage to do the small turn and then popping off. I've tried varying amounts of silicone to none but it's just a bitch to get off. Also, the rubber ring was too big so I had to buy another that actually fit the lid.

I backwash once a week and loathe it because of the two reasons above. I really don't want to redo everything but I know I will have to eventually. Likely get a pump that is set for 2" and is 220.

Would put 0 stars if I could. Filter was delivered June 5th, 2017. It hasn't been 3 months and it it stopped working.The problem... Broken impeller shaft. It's my third filter. The last one had a broken impeller shaft as well. The impeller is the little fan thing inside the motor... What holds this thing in place is a CERAMIC shaft!!!I unscrewed the top of the pump, took out the filter, look down and the little fan/impeller is off center. That's how I can tell that it's the impeller shaft must be broken.Intex does not sell that replacement part, that means every three months having to buy a new pump? I have a good mind to just take down the pool, it's not worth it.

This pool pump was noisy didn't move anything and was the worst purchase I ever made on Amazon. I bought it to use for my rainwater collection barrel that was elevated to move water through the hose and is soon as we plugged it in it was rattling and hardly worked I did return it and promptly got a refund

We purchased this pump to replace for our Intex pool. It arrived quickly and worked well. Since frequent filter cartridge cleaning is required, I stopped the pump on multiple occasions to clean it. I should have known after the second or third time when it started making a louder noise that I should have returned it. A few weeks later, it stopped working. So it lasted all of 1.5 months. Now I need to figure out how to get in touch with the company to see if I can get some remedy.

Not impressed. My pool cage with a 600 gpm pump. The vacuum I bought hooks up to the suction of three pump. I wanted a pump that had a higher rate. So I bought this 1000 gpm pump. I hooked it up. For the first 30 seconds that this pump runs the flow rate seemed faster than the 600 gpm pump. After 30 seconds this pump losses is power and barely works.

Sometimes this pump turns off for no discernible reason. Sometimes it will turn back on when I push the reset button, other times it has to sit for hours before the reset button will work. It is the only thing plugged in to the outlet, so clearly not an overloaded circuit. Not related to any power outages, either.

This quit after 1 day, we did all the trouble shooting and released the vapor lock which allowed it to start working again for a few hours before the motor burnt out. Called Intex and they said they would send replacement parts although I have little faith this pump will suddenly "wow" me. I would save my $40 and put it toward a more heavy duty pump! We are concerned that the heat of being outside (100+ degrees daily) coupled with the internal heat generated by the motor caused it to burn out - will try insulating it and only running it at night (when it is a cool 90 degrees).

This is THE WORST DESIGN ever for two reasons:

1. Trying to get the lid back onto the pump after you take it off the clean the filter is IMPOSSIBLE unless you have a second person plug the return line with some plastic bags to halt the back-pressure. (previous pump I could do it no problem)

2. NO ON/OFF SWITCH!!!!! Seriously, WTF were they thinking!?!?! To turn it off, you must unplug it. I love plugging in electrical devices while standing in a pool of water!

I know hayward is a good motor my 1hp lasted 17 years . All that went on it was a seal. I thought i would upgrade to a 1 1/2 size. They dropped the ball on this quality control. Motor shaft must be warped hard to spin by hand it would humm then blow circuit. Put a damper on getting pool ready kids upset.me too but stuff happens

This pump is amazing! Pushes the water with about a 100 times more pressure then the cheap piece of junk that came with the pool..
Update: well that lasted about 4 days. The pump stopped working as it was. Couldnt find anything wrong did all the trouble shooting etc. We are being sent a replacement. Sometimes an above ground pool is a pain.
UPDATE june 2016 used from july 2015 to September 2015. Put the pool up, installed the pump, work for 2 days and died. I figured for a $171 it would last more then a couple of months guess not.

I have had 2 of these. One lasted 3 seasons. I figured that it should have lasted longer, but I got another one because the price was good. After one season, the new one is making a very very loud noise and is soon to die. NEVER AGAIN!

I purchased this pump to replace one exactly like it that I had purchased last year. I believe that it has a design flaw in how the leaf canister lid fits into the plastic housing. This one develoed a leak in this area just like the last one did, but this time instead of lasting almost a year, this one developed it within two weeks.

The problem is, if anything gets clogged in the suction side of the pool hoses, (like a few leaves, for example) the leaf basket will stretch and begin to suck air into the pump from the outside. This same area will then also allow the pool water to leak out when your timer shuts off the power.

I was able to temporarily fix it with silicone caulk as an emergency repair to save my pool, by sealing around where the O ring is. I will hopefully get this through the end of the season at least, but I will definitely be replacing it with a different model next year. I will probably go back to a Hayward Matrix pump.

I work 48 hour shifts at the fire department, and my pool cleaner sucked up a few leaves from my neighbor's tree during one of my shifts. That small clog killed the pump. (again, within two weeks of purchase) My timer runs my pool for about 4 hours a day. (2 morning and 2 evening.) This is the same thing that killed my last one of the same model (in less than a year), a few leaves.

I will be sending a copy of this review to In The Swim (the company I purchased through on Amazon) and Hayward (the Manufacturer).