How Good Is Red Jacket Submersible Pump?

[Daisy]

I ordered a Myers Rustler 1/2 HP 12gpm 115V pump and was sent a Red jacket 1ph 1/2HP 115volt 12gpm submersible pump. After waiting a week without water I am furious. I called the dealer and they said (1) I could send it back and wait for the correct one or (2) I could keep this one and they would credit me with $80.00 or (3) I could send it back for a full refund and buy another one locally. Since my funds will by tied up for awhile waiting for a refund I am at a loss as to what to do. Is a Red Jacket any good?? Any help would be appreciated. It is scheduled to be installed tomorrow.

 

[Speedbump]

There is very little difference in the two. The only thing I might be concerned with is the new motor that may be on it. Both companies are owned by Pentair and ITT, they jointly are building a new motor which has little to none field experience. I would be leary of anything but a Franklin Motor.

bob..

 

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[Daisy]

Thanks Bob for your reply

Have decided to go with an Aqua Duty with a Franklyn motor that I can get locally and have it installed tomorrow. The Red Jacket is being sent back. I can not wait any longer without water. Now, all I have to do is fight with the company that sent the wrong one to return my money. Thanks again

 

[Speedbump]

I have no idea who made a pump called Aqua Duty. The Franklin motor is good, but I'm not too sure about a pump with a name like Aqua Duty.

Good Luck Daisy

 

[Daisy]

to Bob re: Franklyn pumps

Franklyn started producing the Aqua Duty and several other submersible pumps in 2005 according to the info I read. I'll sure find out how it works and for how long starting tomorrow. Daisy

 

[Speedbump]

Ok, so that's what they are calling the old Jacuzzi pump that they bought out and started putting their motor on. I like their motors, but I never had any use for Jacuzzi pumps, since the Jacuzzi brothers were bought out by a large conglomerate.

bob...

 

[bjkuhlma]

aqua duty

how much did you pay and do you like the pump and is it worth going to the franklin pumps over the berkley/gould, etc