AQUASTRONG 2 HP Shallow Well Jet/Centrifugal Pump, 5200 GPH, 230V, Durable Cast Iron Booster Pump for Lawn Sprinkler, Garden Irrigation

Best pump I’ve ever bought. Easy to install, it primes up quickly. Great value for the money. Works great! Very quite. It is by the kitchen window and we can not hear it. Quick shipping! Ordered it o Thursday afternoon and I got it on Friday. The pump is built solid, I looks like de expensive ones but a fraction of the cost, I highly recommend the pump.

I ordered this AQUASTRONG 2 HP Centrifugal/Jet Pump, 5200 GPH, 230V, Durable Cast Iron Pump for Lawn Sprinkler and Irrigation to replace a Red Lion 2 HP pump that’s in need of being rebuilt. Bought this one for two main reasons; it’s low price, which included a $50.00 discount coupon, and of its 86 GPM, or about 10 more gallons per minute than the pump it replaced.Installation was simple, especially since the inlet and outlet fittings are the same size as the old pump. Also, which I always recommend for pump installation, I used quick connectors for both the inlet and outlet pump piping. So, it was just a matter of disconnecting the two quick connectors, unscrewing the pipes from the old pump and do a reverse installation on the new pump. Wiring installation (240 volts) is just as easier. You removed the back cover, which is held in place with two screws and install the three wires, 2 hot wires and a ground, to the three available screws. I did replace the 1/2" adjustable connector with 1/2 in. PVC male adapter and glued the electrical conduit to it.As for priming the pump, I read a review where the person stated there wasn’t “no fill plug to get it full of water to start the suction”. Although the pump itself doesn’t have a dedicated fill plug (neither I have seen one with a dedicated fill plug), the pump itself can be a breeze to prime with the proper setup. One way is to install a three-way PVC fitting at the pump outlet and add a hose bib or plug to the upper side of the three-way fitting. The hose bib, in my opinion, works best because it allows for the quick relief of trap air and for priming the pump with a water hose. You can also use a dedicated ball valve, which you can easily open to add water to the pump for priming. We are on well water, and I have the house pump piping connected to the sprinkler pump piping, with a ball valve in between. This setup makes priming, not just for the sprinkler pump but also the house pump if needed, by simply using the water flow from either pump. In my case, the pump was prime at the first attempt.Note that if you run into issues when priming the pump, you should stop and do some troubleshooting to prevent damage to the pump or motor. Although the motor is supposed to be thermally protected, running it without a good water flow can cause it to burn or the PVC fittings getting distorted, which can lead to leaks. The most common cause for pump not priming, other than a defective pump, is due to cavitation or trap air. These could be caused for various reasons, like lose pipe connections, a check valve no seated properly, low water level, especially if you are drawing water from a well. If unsure, use a professional installer who may have all needed tools to find and fix the issue(s).Anyway, this replacement pump is quieter and has a larger flow than the pump it replaced. So far, it has worked great for two days now. I run the sprinkler station manually through my cell phone, so the pump doesn’t run constantly, but the motor feels cool to the touch, which is an indication of good water flow. I recommend it.

Worked very well pumping lake water for irrigation the first year (three zones, 8-10 sprinklers, up hill, about 100’ of pipes at 110V). The second year while priming (didn’t start by itself, which is reasonable) I noticed a crack at the cast iron casing (I did drain it in the fall before the winter in the south east). I was disappointed and reached out sending pictures and video to the customer support. They responded quickly and sent me a new pump without any issues. I installed the new pump and it’s working well, hoping to enjoy it for years to come.

Awesome customer support! I bough this pump 12-1/2 months ago (just over 1 year). It worked great all last year. This spring I went to turn on my pump and it didn't prime. After taking it apart, I found that the cast iron housing that attaches the pump to the motor had cracked at the mounting brackets. This caused the the pump to suck in air and not prime. I'm surprised that the pump housing haden't cracked. That's usually the failure mode for a well pump.I contacted the manufacturer, Aquastrong.it through Amazon and received a fastresponse from both Amazin and Aquastrong. Amazin was asking if the manufacturer had resolved my concern adequately, but it was too soon to know. Aquastrong, to their credit, responded within a day and asked for a video of the problem. I sent them pics of the broken housing and they immediately sent out a replacement pump. After a week, I received the replacement. It works great.My hat is off to Armstrong for their great product warranty and support.Eric Delang - USA

update: Aquastrong replaced the pump and refunded my money. I installed the new one works just fine lets see how long it last stay tuned. I purchased the AQUASTRONG 2 HP Centrifugal/Jet Pump with high hopes, but my experience has been disappointing. After just three months of use, the pump has completely failed.Initially, it seemed to operate well, providing decent water flow and pressure. However, it started making unusual noises and eventually stopped working altogether. I followed all the installation and maintenance guidelines, so I expected a lot more durability from a product that claims to be robust and reliable.Given the short lifespan, I can’t recommend this pump. It’s frustrating to invest in something that doesn’t hold up, especially when you rely on it for essential tasks. Save your money and look for a more dependable option.

This was a replacement pump from a cheaper and lower volume irrigation pump from harbor freight. I have to say this one works absolutely amazing! After 1 year I did have an issue with the pump. I have to say that as good as the pump is their customer service is even better, within one day of me emailing them they responded and corrective action was taken. Within a very short time I was back up and running again, I couldn't ask for more. Would definitely recommend and definitely would purchase again if I need it a second one!