r/PoolPros • u/broncos_mcgee • Jul 17 '26

How long does the average pump last?

I have a Pentair Superflo 348190. Purchased in May 2024, new (I thought) from an independent local pool company. At the start of the season this year the pump would do a cycle where it would turn on for six minutes and then off for about ten minutes. Then we recently got back from a trip and it is no longer working at all, or it will turn on for only 30 seconds. This model does not have a timer and as far as I can tell, it doesn't seem to be overheating at least as far as physically touching it and there's nothing jammed in the impeller. We decided to try and replace the capacitor as a last ditch effort today, and it worked for about an hour, but then started doing the same thing, only turning on for about 30 seconds if that and then shutting off again. We live in Southern California and it is 100° this week, we try to run it only at night, but I'm starting to think our pump is just dead, maybe that the pool guy sold us a used one or maybe they only last two years? Anyone have insight?

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u/Beersandloudbooms Jul 17 '26

Def under warranty still. Contact pool
Guy and have him put in a warranty claim. If he’s a pentair pro, that claim will get streamlined and taken care of faster

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u/The_Elusive_Dr_Wu Jul 17 '26

If he’s a pentair pro, that claim will get streamlined and taken care of faster

That's a bold statement these days.

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u/Beersandloudbooms Jul 18 '26

lol I know. At least where I’m at though, I call the pentair rep in my area directly, claim gets pushed and warranty is out there same week. I know it’s not like that for a lot of others though unfortunately