Pump motor rusting - replace?

[Jsherman]

Hello everyone. Hope everyone enjoying their summer! Question for you experts. My hawward super pump, motor “cover” is showing some considerable
Rust. Worried it will breach and burn it out etc. Can I replace the motor cover? Any idea where I can get it, or better to replace motor? Or better to wait until it’s breached and blows up, etc, then replace?

Thanks y’all! Picture attached.

 

[ajw22]

Here are replacement motors. Get them while they are available...

Hayward Motor, 2hp Maxrate, Tristar, 115 208-230v, Dual Speed - SP3215Z2MER - SPX3215Z2MER - INYOPools.com

"MOTOR, 2HP MAXRATE 2-SPEED TRISTAR 208/230V" (SPX3215Z2MER) - Pool & Spa Parts

www.inyopools.com

Amazon.com

 

[Jsherman]

Here are replacement motors. Get them while they are available...

Hayward Motor, 2hp Maxrate, Tristar, 115 208-230v, Dual Speed - SP3215Z2MER - SPX3215Z2MER - INYOPools.com

"MOTOR, 2HP MAXRATE 2-SPEED TRISTAR 208/230V" (SPX3215Z2MER) - Pool & Spa Parts

www.inyopools.com

Amazon.com

Thanks. Are these motors expected to be low on inventory or something? Assuming then I need to replace the motor and can’t just change the cover?

 

[ajw22]

I doubt you can just change the cover.

Federal energy regulations are restricting availability of single speed pumps to get people to switch to VS pumps.

 

[1poolman1]

Hello everyone. Hope everyone enjoying their summer! Question for you experts. My hawward super pump, motor “cover” is showing some considerable
Rust. Worried it will breach and burn it out etc. Can I replace the motor cover? Any idea where I can get it, or better to replace motor? Or better to wait until it’s breached and blows up, etc, then replace?

Thanks y’all! Picture attached.

Thanks. Are these motors expected to be low on inventory or something? Assuming then I need to replace the motor and can’t just change the cover?

Do you have automation?

 

[oldprophet]

Hello everyone. Hope everyone enjoying their summer! Question for you experts. My hawward super pump, motor “cover” is showing some considerable
Rust. Worried it will breach and burn it out etc. Can I replace the motor cover? Any iy

Hello everyone. Hope everyone enjoying their summer! Question for you experts. My hawward super pump, motor “cover” is showing some considerable
Rust. Worried it will breach and burn it out etc. Can I replace the motor cover? Any idea where I can get it, or better to replace motor? Or better to wait until it’s breached and blows up, etc, then replace?

Thanks y’all! Picture attached. View attachment 522087

dea where I can get it, or better to replace motor? Or better to wait until it’s breached and blows up, etc, then replace?

Thanks y’all! Picture attached. View attachment 522087

You can use a good quality spray paint on motor cover to extend its life

 

[JamesW]

The rust is only on one spot, which is usually due to a drip on the motor.

Is there a drip hitting that spot?

 

[Jsherman]

Do you have automation?

Yes we do. I was trying to see the effect of changing pump/motor on the automation today and couldn’t find much info. Looking at either staying with the same (and just replacing the motor) or going with two speed pump and motor. Also seeing if could replace the motor for a two speed motor and keeping the same pump. Can’t find much on what would work on line.

 

[Jsherman]

The rust is only on one spot, which is usually due to a drip on the motor.

Is there a drip hitting that spot?

No it’s rusting all over just really bad in that one spot where I believe water is being held due to the manufacture plate on the motor cover.