Recent content by acohen1

Thanks I just ordered this one, seems like a pretty comparable replacement. Hopefully don't have to mess with the PVC much to get it to fit. I would have spent at least $800 to have it done, this will be about half.

Cowboycasey, I'm not sure how the 2 speed thing works, but I'll probably get the single speed 1 or 1.5HP one. Also only have 115V wiring there. My local pool company wanted to charge over $550 for the a similar pentair 1HP pump plus a $200-$300 to install if you believe it.

I haven't taken the motor itself apart before to access the windings, not sure where to find the spec on the winding resistance. Probably have rusted hardware and I might not be able to get it apart without destroying something. I'll take a look and see if I can figure it out, but I was about...

I have a hayward Superpump with a 1.5HP motor. Unknown age, came with the house I purchased August 2014. When I went to start it for the first time this season it would buzz and not begin spinning. I assume something was jammed in the impeller and so I attempted to access it, however 2 of the...