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[RSI]

That's weird seeing as they cost 3 times as much.  Eltron pumps are made in Europe along with their world class water heaters.  Hope I didn't get ripped off!

Are you about that? The ones I looked at at Menards were made in China. If you look at pics of both, they both have the same part numbers on the labels.

[RSI]

One nice thing I like about the newer Grundfos pumps, is the simple electric hookups, no fartin around with wire nuts or anything.

They are decent but some other brands are as good or slightly better.

[aarmga]

Let's hear those other brands!  I'm not about where the pump
Comes from, to me it doesn't matter as long as it works properly.  Only reason I bought that Eltron was because their company has good ratings in their other electronic departments.  I'm thinking I'm going to take your advise and return it and get something else.

[aarmga]

One nice thing I like about the newer Grundfos pumps, is the simple electric hookups, no fartin around with wire nuts or anything.

Both the new broeder and Eltron pumps come this way as well.  The broeder even comes with the electrical cord and stress retainer preinstalled.  For 100 bucks I thought it was a decent deal seeing as my last broeder is still going after 2 years.  I really hope my next one does too when I get the garage loop installed.  I would have made a different decision if I would have known more about these things in the past.  Live and learn.

[RSI]

If you paid $100 for a Broeder, it was either a refurb or they gave you a deal. Retail price on them is $195.

[aarmga]

eBay my friend.  Was brand new in box.  Even made sure the screws didn't have the paint scratched off them.  Looks to be genuine.

[RSI]

Let's hear those other brands!  I'm not about where the pump
Comes from, to me it doesn't matter as long as it works properly.  Only reason I bought that Eltron was because their company has good ratings in their other electronic departments.  I'm thinking I'm going to take your advise and return it and get something else.

I am 95% sure it is the same as a Badger pump that costs much less and has better warranty. I have had better luck with US made pumps.
If you have not put a watt meter on your Broeder yet, I would suggest doing that to make sure it is not costing you more to use it than not.

[aarmga]

I will do that.  Thanks

[Jared43758]

I guess since no one else has said it, I use a Bell and Gosset NRF-36. Have ran it two years and I have a brand new one for spare. I run on speed 1 and had no trouble in 2 years.

[aarmga]

I've heard good things.  I actually bought an Armstrong and returned the broeder.