FYI ITR Heat OASIS pumps not available

[docj]

The pump for my Hurricane was $395 plus shipping when ordered through ITR. From a retailer the same March pump was $259 including shipping.

 

[Just George]

Here is a US source for an alternate Oasis pump. In my view the max temp rating is a touch low but Mike at US Solar Pumps claimed he's sold several to folks for Oasis systems with no reported problems. Based on photos and my recent opportunity to inspect the pumps on my 22 Dutch Star I believe the US Solar Pumps product are manufactured by the same company as the pumps ITR is currently using. Based on my research I believe Changsha TOPSFLO Micro Pump Technology Co., Ltd. in Hunan China is the pump manufacturer, so if you have the time here is Alternate Source # 2. I installed a TOPSFLOW pump in an Oasis Summer Loop and it performed without issue for at least 2 years. I have no reason to believe the pump is no longer working I just don' t have any insight past 2 years.

 

[Texas Clodhopper]

I just went to the website and the C1E 12V 19L A PERFECT REPLACEMENT FOR YOUR OASIS SYSTEM is not available.

 

[Buly]

I better fix that pump pronto! This morning DW came back inside to borrow my credit card and scrape the ice of the car windshield.
We are stone throw from Cape Canaveral.
The Global warming is killing our grass It was all frozen this morning.

 

[GlampDaddy]

Randy (from ITR) serviced our Oasis in October and suggested I buy a spare pump - just in case. I’m very happy now to have a spare, but will relocate it from my parts container to the safe.

 

[Rich W.]

Ive installed that retro kit

Buehler C20 Pump Retro Fit Kit 400/450 - PLE-100-905-FRU

Technical Service Bulletin 450-400 Pump Retrofit PDF Document BUEHLER C21 400 - 450 Pump Retro Fit Kit. New Style Pumps are used on all new aqua-hot and hydro-hot systems. This can be used as a circulation pump, stir pump & engine pre-heat pump. *...

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and it was a pain - very little room to work with so fitting the 1/2” to 3/4” adapters on both ends wasn’t easy or pretty. Took at least twice as long as I expected, although I was on the road and away from the “Mother Shop”. It worked and I was in NH headed for Maine, so I was glad to have the thing fixed, but I wouldn't use that kit again if I could avoid it.

I would advise reading this before ordering to help decide if it's worth it to you:

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1569/3101/files/450-pump-retro.pdf?v=1607535827

 

[Rich W.]

Same thing going on with computer parts. I'm trying to build a new computer and can't get the processor or graphics card. Scalpers are ordering them then turning around and selling them at huge markups. Prepare for your $1500 OASIS pumps!

Just checked their website and pumps are available.....for $300!