In brief: Pentair OptiFlo above-ground pool pump. Pentair part number 347998. Pentair lists the OptiFlo line as discontinued.
The Pentair above-ground pump line
The OptiFlo is the pump Pentair designed for above-ground pools: vertical discharge, integrated power cord, large capacity strainer basket, and a Cam and Ramp lid that can be removed by hand to empty the basket.
For an above-ground pool, the strainer basket matters more than one might think: it prevents leaves from reaching the impeller, and a large basket means fewer cleanings during the peak season.
The OptiFlo line is listed as discontinued on the Pentair website.
What we can confirm about this specific part number
The page for part number 347998 does exist on the Pentair website, but it does not publish any specifications. This number does not appear in any of the manufacturer's official technical charts: not in the OptiFlo PDF datasheet, nor on the Pentair page, nor on the Sta-Rite page.
The 1.5 HP designation that can be seen circulating comes from a distributor, not from Pentair. We therefore do not display it as an official specification, and we do not publish amperage, flow rate, or RPM.
For reliable sizing, please write to us with the specifications of your pool and filter. The related part number 348197, for which Pentair publishes some data, is also an option to consider.
Official Pentair specifications
| Part number |
347998 |
| Type |
Above-ground pool pump |
| Line |
Pentair OptiFlo |
| Technical specifications |
Not published by Pentair for this part number |
| Line status at Pentair |
Discontinued |
Frequently asked questions
Why don't you show the horsepower?
Because Pentair does not publish it for this part number. The 1.5 HP figure found elsewhere comes from distributors. We prefer to tell you this rather than repeating unverified data.
Which pump should I choose for my above-ground pool?
Sizing is based on flow rate, depending on the pool volume and filter capacity. Provide us with this information and we will recommend a model.
The line is discontinued: is this a problem?
The pump functions normally. This means that Pentair is no longer manufacturing it, and long-term parts availability is not guaranteed.
Service on the North Shore
Piscines Geyser keeps Pentair parts in stock in Blainville and serves the Laurentians. Send us a photo of your installation if you are unsure about compatibility: we will confirm before shipping.
