Pump is whining

[Bear Mikie]

Split by moderator. Please start your own thread for your own questions. Thanks, jblizzle

Well I'm not sure I have the right place here to post but my pool pump is whining. What is the sound when the impeller is going? Anyone have an idea? And if need B a recommendation for a new motor? I have 23,000 gal single stage 1 1/2 hp. oval shape poool.

 

[Bear Mikie]

correcting it's a 1hp.maxi-E glass II pump. It's running hot and is leaking at the bottom.

 

[Bear Mikie]

I would start my own but unable to locate new posts button... Sorry I'm new an trying to feel my way around..

 

[jblizzle]

Welcome to TFP!!!

There is a big blue button at the upper right of every forum that says "New Topic" ... I already did it for you.

Well, if it is leaking at the bottom, that likely means the bearing have gotten wet and thus causing the noise and the overheating. The impeller is not likely the problem.

So, you either need to rebuild the bearings or start shopping for a new motor and seal kit ... may as well go with a 2-speed motor while you are at it.

 

[Bear Mikie]

ok I guess I am blind as a bat and this is what I see on my end


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So unless it comes in Black and B rail ? Would it be new posts by date?

Now back to the motor. Considering it is about 17 years with this being the only problem I've had and want to go to the 2 speed would I be safe to assume the Hayward is a good motor? I'm running paper filters around 23,000 gal. oval shape plaster pool

 

[Bear Mikie]

Oh and thank you for your time and patience with a new B !!

 

[jblizzle]

Sorry, actually the button is on the upper LEFT, just above all the threads in a given forum ... below everything you just said.

Are you looking to replace just the motor (Hayward does not make motors) or replace the entire pump?

Either Hayward or Pentair make fine pumps. The Pentair Superflo pumps come with a speed selection switch ... I know because that is what I have.

Is your current motor wired for 115V or 230V?

 

[Bear Mikie]

Ok now I know I'm blind as BAT MAN!!! I do not C any New Posts Button. This is what I'm looking at:




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[jblizzle]

Well, while in your thread right under "Pump is whining" and to the left of "Page 1 of 1" should be a button that says "Post Reply"

If you were not in a specific thread and were in the forum view (where you can see all the topics of the threads), in the same place is a button that says "New Topic"

If you do not see that button ..... what browser are you using?

 

[Bear Mikie]

The pump is a model K48L2PA105 a U27880 volt s 115/230. not sure that answers your question about the wiring?

 

[jblizzle]

Nope. That just says it can be wired either way. Check the breaker that supplies the motor.

 

[Bear Mikie]

Fire fox and I see no new topic of anything like it... Sorry.

 

[jblizzle]

I think the admin was making some changes today ... I will let them know.

 

[Bear Mikie]

will the only thing I can tell you is I have 2-30 breakers for the pool equipment. That's just the filter a Hayward bottom sucker, that's what I call him, no heater etc.

 

[JasonLion]

To start a new topic, go to one of the topic list pages, for example Pumping Station. Just under the sub-heading, near the top left, there is a "+ New Topic" button. Press that to start a new topic. The key is that it only appears on the topic list pages. You can see a list of all of the topic list pages on the Board Index page.

 

[Bear Mikie]

Well I'll B corn whipped.. There is that little blue New Topic button. And it only took this Calif. boy 50 posts and he finally see it!!

No really thanks for all your help and patience..

Bear Mikie

 

[Bear Mikie]

And the motor is for 220.

Thank you very much. Well would you know where I can get the best price on the Hayward?

 

[jblizzle]

And the motor is for 220.

Thank you very much. Well would you know where I can get the best price on the Hayward?

Are you sure? your previous post made it sound like you only have two 30amp 115V circuits to the pool ... and now you say the motor is 220v

Which Hayward? Why Hayward?

Are you looking for an entirely new pump? And 2-speed?

I would recommend the Pentair Superflo 1HP 2-speed because it comes with a speed selection switch and uses unions to attach to the plumbing.

 

[Bear Mikie]

Ok this is off the tag on the motor:

Volts 115/230 max load amp 16.0/8.0 1hp 60hz 1.1kw

 

[jblizzle]

We have already been through this ... when I said:

Nope. That just says it can be wired either way. Check the breaker that supplies the motor.

You need to verify if YOURS is wired for 115V or 230V. You can back and i THINK you said your have two circuits for the pool that are each 30amp ... are they 115V or 230V?