Motor change

[bbogue4]

New to the forum and loving all the great info here.
I would like to change the motor on my Hayward super II to a more efficient one. From what I have read it looks like the 2 speed is the way to go with my caretaker system. My questions are, is there a motor that directly mounts to my pump and one that has a the two speed function built in without having to add an aftermarket toggle/switch. As you can see by my signature I live in Arizona and with the A/C running and the one speed pump my electric bill is through the roof.
Thank you in advance.

 

[jblizzle]

Welcome to TFP!!!

Can you add more details from the motor plate? specifically what is the listed HP and the Service Factor (SF).
There are certainly bolt on 2-speed motors, but I am not sure any include a switch. Easy to wire in a house 3-way light switch for that purpose or you can buy switches that go on the back of the motors.

 

[bbogue4]

Thanks for the welcome!
Just started the night shift at work so I will take a picture of the data plate on the motor in the morning and post it. I looked in the how to section and did not see anything.

 

[bbogue4]

Here is a picture of the motor I will be replacing.
I also have been looking at the 2ez motor that has a built in switch and controller. I have seen other threads on here and people seem to like it.

 

[jblizzle]

That picture is so small no one can read any of it.

To post more/larger pictures, you either need to raise your storage allotment by Becoming a TFP Supporter or follow the How To Post Pictures tutorial.

 

[bbogue4]

Sorry, my kids have all available computers so I am trying to do this from a five year old phone.
Motor model is A.O. Smith K48N2N104, 2hp,kW 1.55, volts 230,max amps10, sf 1.25

 

[jblizzle]

OK, so you want to find a 2-speed motor that has a HP * SF = 2.5

Here is one model number you can look for: SP3015X202AZ or EB2979T (has timer and switch) or just B2979 (without timer/switch) or another round 56J frame.

 

[bbogue4]

Thank you so much! Have you heard any good or bad things about the 2ez motors?

 

[jblizzle]

I do not recall, I would have to search the forum myself ... which I will leave up to you

 

[bbogue4]

Thanks again