El Nino + health issues + 3 to 6 months wait for repair = get a new pump.
We asked our architect what water pump he used for his projects. He recommended Grundfos. What followed was a week of research and checking the nearest place where we could buy a pump. The store said they didn't carry Grundfos anymore since parts were expensive (based on feedback from customers). They had another brand, Calpeda, which we found out has been around since 1959 and an Italian brand. We also looked at other cheaper brands, some which I experienced using growing up -- they broke down a lot.
With Maynilad having frequent water interruptions, we decided to get Calpeda. We got a discount for it since it was included in the 3-day sale. The next day, the installer came to inspect the area. We decided to move the placement of the pump to keep the cats from using it as a stand to jump to the roof. The installer explained also that it's better to put the pump close to the bottom of the tank so it doesn't have to work harder.
The pump was installed a few days after. It made a huge difference in the water pressure and we got to use our shower heater again. We were relieved that the heater wasn't at fault for the crazy extra hot water we were getting a few weeks ago. Ahh, Bhagwan water heaters are really for long-term use! To be honest, I was having a hard time taking showers without hot water and it made me feel unstable.
We're still thinking whether to have the pump fixed and use it or sell it. What do you think?
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