Pentair LA01N Single Speed Booster Pump for Pressure-Side Pool Cleaner

I had an existing model that needed to be replaced. We use this pool cleaner all of the time. At least 3 pool seasons since we bought the house with the pool and this pump on most days. Was not difficult to remove at all. Probably took me 30 mins to remove the old pump and swap in the new pump. Connecting the wires on the new one was also very easy. I just followed what was done with the old model. I also took pictures of the wiring with my phone before I disconnected it in case I forgot. I was surprised how easy it was to do. Turned the new pump on, and it worked great.

Great price for the real deal. The various on line pool supply companies are selling this same thing for 20+% higher price. it comes with everything you need including flex hose and fittings - easy to install and works perfectly. It arrived very quickly - I order using Prime and it was right on schedule. Extremely pleased.

The motor had failed on my pump...thought about trying to replace just the motor, but the pump was 11 years old. Checked with my local pool man and he wanted $400 for this item...got it here for $265. Ordered it Saturday morning and received it about Noon on the following Monday. I was able to install it in about 45 minutes. Running perfectly, am very satisfied. If you are debating about doing this yourself...go ahead, it's not that big of a deal.

We had been using Polaris PB4-60 (older model) for about 10 years. The motors typically last 2-3 years. When the last one started screaming and the neighbors complained, we decided to try the Pentair LA01N. The reviews had been good and our pool guy also said that it was a better motor. So we ordered one from Amazon. In appearance, the Pentair looks almost identical to the Polaris. The volute is slightly different but the motor part is indistinguishable. I suspect that it is probably the same motor that is sourced by the two companies independently. This was disappointing. I expected the two motors to be noticeably different.The installation was easy enough. The quick connect connectors are the best. I had to buy a PVC coupler and bushing to convert one side so that the quick connect could be installed. With much anticipation, we turned on the motor. The motor did not sound as smooth as I was expecting. There seemed to be a rattling noise. After letting it run for an hour, I went over to check and smelled a slight burning smell. I touched the motor housing and it felt hot to the touch. I then used a laser infrared thermometer and found that the casing was at 150F. Called Pentair tech support and they advised that I replace the motor asap.Amazon was amazing as always. The return was super easy and the replacement motor arrived within 3 days.. Went through the effort of removing the defective motor and installing the new one. Turned it on only to find that this one was making a pulsing noise when running and also making a periodic scratchy noise. I decided that I would always be unhappy with the motor's performance and so returned it for a full refund.This time I ordered the Polaris PB4-60 - the newer model. I don't get why Polaris would redesign the motor and keep the same exact model number. How difficult would it have been to call it PB5-60 or PB4-70?Anyways, went through the effort of installation the third time and the third time was a charm. The motor runs quietly enough and the casing stays at around 128F which is the right operating temperature. I am happy for now but very frustrated with Pentair's quality control. I can forgive getting a bad piece once but twice in a row is too much. I was able to install the motors myself but imagine the hassle and the cost if I had paid a pool guy to put the motors in.

I had a Century Centurion booster pump for 14 years before it died so I wanted to get another one to replace it but I couldn’t find one so I bought this Pentair and guess what?...it IS a Century Centurion pump! Says so right on the motor, hopefully it will last as long. It was easy to install for the DIYer. The pump comes set up for 220v, but can be changed to 110v. My electric connection to the pump has 3 wires, 1 red, 1 black, and 1 green (ground). I tested the red and black and it was 220 so no alterations needed. I didn’t use the connecting hoses that came with it, instead using the same hoses I had with new pvc connectors. It runs great and is quiet so far...if anything changes I will update my review. I also purchased the extended warranty.

This pump is incredibly quiet! The Polaris pump it replaced was obnoxiously loud all the time, so we are thrilled about that. A few wires needed to be rearranged for 110 volt usage - the diagram is on the side of the pump motor. The tubing ends were out of round from being squished in the box, so they were a little tough to get on, but the adapters work well. There is more space to work the wiring than the Polaris pump which was very tight.My only complaint is that the warranty information on the Amazon webpage (in a PDF) states the warranty is a full year, but the paperwork with the pump and Pentair's web page states that it is a year only if "Installed by a Qualified Installer and Registered Within 60 Days". Otherwise, the warranty is listed as 60 days, parts only, shipped at the customer's expense. That's a significant bait-and-switch resulting in a dropped star for the product.

Arrived quickly and well protected in it’s box. It included a whose and connectors. I used to replace a pump of the same model. The shape of the base was a bit different but the location of the screws was the same as the pump I replaced so all went well and replacement was easy. The pump works well and my Polaris vacuum is cleaning very well powered by Thisbe booster pump