HydroBoost® Booster Pump
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Key Benefits + Pressure-Side Cleaner Compatibility
- Pentair HydroBoost® Booster Pump model 360526 supplies high-pressure water to compatible pressure-side automatic pool cleaners.
- Designed for pool systems that use a dedicated pool booster pump to power a pressure-side cleaner.
- Produces 50 PSI at 13.2 GPM to support cleaner movement and debris collection.
- Features a 0.8 THP, 115/230V, 60 Hz motor that can be configured for the available electrical supply.
- Totally Enclosed Fan-Cooled—or TEFC—motor helps protect internal motor components around the equipment pad.
- Uses 1-inch NPT inlet and outlet connections for water flow through the booster-pump plumbing.
- Five-stage hydraulic design provides the pressure required by compatible pressure-side cleaner systems.
- Compact housing measures approximately 15.5 inches long, 6.9 inches wide, and 9.7 inches high.
- Constructed with corrosion-resistant materials for use around permanent swimming-pool equipment.
- Includes a flexible hose and adapters to support compatible replacement installations.
- This is a non-self-priming pump and must receive water from the filtration system while the main filter pump is operating.
- Before ordering, confirm that your cleaner requires a dedicated booster pump and verify the plumbing connections, voltage, installation space, and existing system configuration.
Quick Product Summary
The Pentair HydroBoost Booster Pump 360526 is a 0.8 THP dedicated booster pump made to provide high-pressure water to compatible pressure-side pool cleaners. Its dual-voltage TEFC motor, compact footprint, 1-inch connections, and included hose adapters make it a practical replacement for an aging or failed cleaner booster pump.
Best For
- Permanent residential swimming pools with pressure-side cleaners
- Pool systems already plumbed for a dedicated booster pump
- Replacing a worn, noisy, leaking, or nonoperational booster pump
- Installations requiring 115V or 230V electrical compatibility
- Equipment pads where a compact booster-pump footprint is beneficial
- Pool owners who want dedicated pressure for their automatic cleaner
Why This Matters
- Supplies the dedicated water pressure required by compatible pressure-side cleaners
- Helps support consistent cleaner movement and debris collection
- Allows the main circulation pump to continue serving the filtration system
- Replaces an aging or failed cleaner booster pump
- Uses a TEFC motor for added protection around the equipment pad
- Provides clearly defined plumbing, electrical, pressure, and flow specifications
- Helps customers avoid ordering a circulation pump that is not designed for cleaner boosting
- Includes hose and adapters that can simplify compatible replacement installations
Common Signs You Need This / Use This When
- Your pressure-side cleaner requires a dedicated booster pump that is not currently installed
- The existing booster pump no longer starts or runs reliably
- The current booster pump is leaking or has visible physical damage
- The pump operates with excessive mechanical noise or vibration
- The cleaner receives inadequate pressure after its hoses, screens, filter, and plumbing have been inspected
- You are replacing another pressure-side booster pump and have confirmed the HydroBoost specifications match the system
- Your cleaner needs additional maintenance items available in our pool cleaner parts collection
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Pentair |
| Product line | HydroBoost® |
| Product type | Pressure-side pool cleaner booster pump |
| Model / SKU | 360526 |
| Total horsepower | 0.8 THP |
| Weighted energy factor | 0.62 WEF |
| Voltage | 115/230 VAC |
| Frequency | 60 Hz |
| Electrical phase | Single phase |
| Amperage | 9.0A at 115V / 4.5A at 230V |
| Motor speed | 3,450 RPM |
| Motor type | Two-pole TEFC motor |
| Motor frame | IEC 71 TEFC |
| Hydraulic design | Five stage |
| Rated performance | 50 PSI at 13.2 GPM |
| Inlet connection | 1-inch NPT |
| Outlet connection | 1-inch NPT |
| Approximate dimensions | 15.5 × 6.9 × 9.7 inches |
| Protection type | IP44 |
| Insulation class | Class F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 122°F / 50°C |
| Maximum water temperature | 104°F / 40°C |
| Maximum salt content | 0.4% |
| Supported pH range | 4–9 |
| Maximum listed noise level | 75 dB(A) |
| Construction | Corrosion-resistant materials |
| Included components | Flexible hose and adapters |
| Application | High-pressure water supply for compatible pressure-side automatic pool cleaners |
| Priming type | Non-self-priming |
| Equipment category | Pool cleaner booster pump |
Compatibility / Fitment Notes
The HydroBoost 360526 is designed for pool systems that use a pressure-side automatic cleaner requiring a separate booster pump. It should not be purchased as a replacement for the pool’s main circulation or filtration pump.
Confirm that the cleaner and plumbing system are designed for booster-pump operation. Verify the available 115V or 230V electrical supply, 1-inch pump connections, equipment-pad dimensions, plumbing layout, and required clearances before ordering.
The pump must receive filtered water from the discharge side of the pool filter. It is not self-priming and must not operate without the main filter pump running. Compatibility should be determined from the complete pool-system configuration rather than cleaner brand alone.
Installation / Use Notes
Installation should be completed by a qualified pool service professional or licensed electrical professional in accordance with the Pentair installation guide and applicable electrical and building codes.
The HydroBoost is factory-configured for 230V operation but can be configured for 115V by a qualified installer. The electrical setting must match the power supply before the pump is energized.
Install the pump on a firm, level surface with adequate ventilation and service clearance. The main filter pump must be operating and supplying water before the booster pump starts. Never operate the HydroBoost dry or while the filtration pump is off.
Inspect the existing plumbing, fittings, seals, and connections during replacement. Additional maintenance components can be found in the pool pump parts collection.
Buy with Confidence
Benchmark Pool Supply combines professional pool-equipment experience with clear product identification to help customers choose the correct pump for their system. We focus on the specifications that matter—including cleaner type, voltage, plumbing connections, model number, and installation requirements—to help reduce wrong-equipment orders.
Compare this model with other Pentair pool equipment, or contact Benchmark Pool Supply with the model information from your current pump and cleaner when additional identification help is needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What does the Pentair HydroBoost 360526 booster pump do?
It supplies high-pressure water to a compatible pressure-side automatic pool cleaner. It is a dedicated cleaner booster pump and does not replace the pool’s primary circulation and filtration pump.
2. Will the HydroBoost work with every pressure-side pool cleaner?
Not necessarily. The cleaner must be designed to operate with a separate booster pump. Confirm the cleaner requirements, plumbing configuration, voltage, and existing booster-pump specifications before ordering.
3. Is the Pentair HydroBoost a 115V or 230V pump?
It is a dual-voltage pump that can operate on 115V or 230V. It is factory-configured for 230V, and any electrical configuration or wiring should be completed by a qualified professional.
4. Can the HydroBoost run when the main pool pump is off?
No. The HydroBoost is non-self-priming and requires water from the filtration system. Running it while the filter pump is off or without adequate water flow can damage the booster pump.
5. Is professional installation recommended?
Yes. Installation involves pool plumbing, high-pressure equipment, bonding, grounding, and electrical wiring. The pump should be installed by a qualified pool service professional or licensed electrical professional.
