Hayward
Hayward Power-Flo Matrix Pool Pump
Name-brand step-up (bigger pools) — Hayward’s higher-head above-ground pump with a swappable dual-discharge design — the step-up for a bigger pool or a longer, taller plumbing run, at less than the LX.
Specs
| Motor | 1.5 HP |
| Max flow | 27–86 GPM (dual-port) |
| Voltage | 115V |
| Union/port | 1.5 in |
| Owner rating | 4.3★ / 819 |
Pros
- Dual-discharge design fits more plumbing layouts
- Higher head for bigger pools / longer runs
- 4.3★ across 819 owners
- Cheaper (~$320) than the LX
Cons
- 1.5 HP over-pumps a small sand filter — match to your filter’s GPM
- Owners’ recurring 4.3-star knock: the rear on/off toggle switch and the shaft seal are the weak points — several report the switch burning out or a leak under it within 12 to 18 months
- One-year warranty
- Single-speed (correct for above-ground, but not a variable-speed)
“Excellent circulation power with the 1.5 hp motor. Reasonably quiet.”— Susan Solomon Grimes, Amazon · Verified owner
✓ Safety: no active recall — No active CPSC recall found (checked July 2026)
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Data last verified: July 2026. Ratings are real, dated reads — never scraped or invented. Full methodology and monetization disclosure: how we test.