As long as it’s about an above ground pool pump, there are some specific set of requirements that pool owners would love to see. There is a motor power consistency, a rigid body construction, a decent filtration system, easy maintenance, and noise-free operation- these happen to top the list of those demands,
Keeping them all in mind, we have searched to find a model that checks almost all the boxes. And thankfully, we’ve been able to find the Blue Wave NE6171B- the best of both worlds for pool owners.
This is a 1.5HP motor with a sibling variation. And throughout this entire Blue Wave NE6171B Maxi Replacement Pump for Above Ground Pools Review, we are going to break things down for you.
Let’s dig deep-
Product Specification
- Brand and Model: Blue Wave NE6171B
- Motor Power: 1.5HP/1HP
- Body material: polyethylene and plastic.
- Pump priming: Self
- Inlet discharge hose diameter: 1.5 inches.
- Outlet discharge hose diameter: 1.5 inches.
- Power cord length: 6 feet.
- Lid transparency: Yes.
- Operating Voltage: 110 volts.
- Dimension: 24 x 11 x 9 inches
- Weight: 23 pounds
Features and Benefits
A Decent Motor Power
The first part of the spec chart is of course, the motor power. On that note, we’ve got two options here, each being an ideal one compared to the usual pool necessities.
The 1 HP motor model would suit small pools under 3000-400 gallons of capacity. Where on the other hand, the big pools like 6000+ gallons are suggested to be pumped with the 1.5HP version.
Considering efficiency, both score good results.
Corrosion-Resistant Construction
Another selling point of this pump is its construction. Of course, this is not made of the most durable material under the sky. But while you get to have a polymer construction on the pump body, that says that it’s going to catch corrosion at all.
About any kind of physical damage or environmental effect, those will also have a hard time getting on this model.
Dual Port Design for Most Filter System
Discharging the filtered contaminants is an important part of pool pump maintenance. To ease things up for you, Blue Wave NE6171B has got dial port design in the system.
Due to the duality of this design, you can discharge in both horizontal and vertical directions. This helps to quicken up the cleaning process.
Also, this dual-port design suits well with most of the filtration system that you get to buy separately.
Clean Resrtrainer Basket Lid
Although it’s a regular feature nowadays. But we are glad that Blue Wave has not forgotten about this feature. And that’s the transparent lid that we are talking about.
Because of the transparent lid, you can take a conscious assumption of how many days are left until you have to take time to clean up the whole system.
6 Feet Cord Length
The power cord seems not to be a problem all the time, at least as long as the length of it is concerned. But this happens to be an almost unavoidable problem if the power outlet is located at a distance from the location where you are planning to put the motor installed.
To come up with a solution, the brand had kept the power cord of this pump quite long. To be specific, the power cord is 6 feet long, which solves the problem we’ve mentioned at an instance.
The Pump is Self Priming
Another good fact about this pool pump is, it has got a self-priming motor. That alone can serve you with two benefits as a user. Firstly, it increases the lifespan of the motor. And secondly, it lessens up the maintenance effort of the pump itself.
Suits Household Power Requirement
Usual household power outlets are within 115 volts or 120 volts. As this is made to be a homeowner’s pool pumping kit, this suits the volt requirement. But in case you live in California, you can not end up with buying this because of legal substance.
Pros
- Polystar body and shaft construction.
- Prevent corrosion and catch up with less corrosion.
- It can be discharged either vertically or horizontally.
- Transparent lid for easy to clean maintenance.
- Extremely quiet operation, good for the neighbourhood.
- It comes with a 7 feet long cord.
- Self-priming motor to ensure durability.
- Available in two sizes- 1.5HP and 1HP.
Cons
- This is not a true 1.5HP motor in terms of power.
- Not eligible to be used in California.
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)
Question: Is there any size variation of this pool pump?
Answer: in terms of motor power, there are two versions available- the 1HP one and 1.5HP.
Question: Is the pump quiet while operating?
Answer: As per the user’s feedbacks are concerned, this pump stays not too loud while operating.
Question: Is this pump legal in California?
Answer: According to the state laws of California, this item is not eligible to be used over there.
Question: What kind of discharge options are there?
Answer: There are two- the vertical discharge system and the horizontal discharge system.
Question: What volts it operates in? Is it a household match?
Answer: It is a perfect household pool pump. It operates within 110-120V.
Bottom Line
From a pool pump like the Blue Wave NE6171B, you can not expect to check all the boxes of aesthetics and performance. But considering it as a mid-range 1.5HP pump, we have found it quite performing.
The budget suits beginner’s and the operational/maintenance cost is also less. So, our verdict on this Blue Wave NE6171B Maxi Replacement Pump for Above Ground Pools Review is- it’s a good bang for the bucks.