- Aug 19, 2017
- 128
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
As the title suggests, I am looking for suggestions from the experts here on options I should consider and either purchase or request local dealers/pool companies for quotes for in this situation:
My pool pump started running really loud lately. It's a Pentair WhisperFlo WF-28 Pump – 2HP – P/N 011774. It's now nearly 6 years old. I've regretted getting a single speed pump with this pool ever since I learned more about things. It needs to run a lot given that I have a SWG and the pool is exposed to the full Texas sun, and obviously this pump is not the most energy efficient. So, now this seems like an opportunity to do something about that rather than just go for the cheapest fix and try to replace the bearings or replace the motor like-for-like.
Some questions I have that I would appreciate some expert direction on:
Thanks!
My pool pump started running really loud lately. It's a Pentair WhisperFlo WF-28 Pump – 2HP – P/N 011774. It's now nearly 6 years old. I've regretted getting a single speed pump with this pool ever since I learned more about things. It needs to run a lot given that I have a SWG and the pool is exposed to the full Texas sun, and obviously this pump is not the most energy efficient. So, now this seems like an opportunity to do something about that rather than just go for the cheapest fix and try to replace the bearings or replace the motor like-for-like.
Some questions I have that I would appreciate some expert direction on:
- Can I just get a "generic" two-speed motor and put it on the existing pump? Is there a specific motor I should consider to make this as easy as possible?
- If I can just put in a simple two-speed motor, how do I control switching between low and high speed given that I don't have any automation and only 2 mechanical timers (1 for the pump and one for the cleaner booster pump, so I think I will need to keep those dedicated for those tasks and won't have an extra to control low/high speed timing)? Or is just low speed sufficient to run all day for everything including when the cleaner booster pump runs and then I'd only need to switch to high when I'm using the spa (for which I have to manually turn the valves anyway).
- Does it make more sense to just spend the money and get a variable speed pump? Is there a specific model that would be an easy replacement? I understand in that case there would need to be some re-wiring to control the SWG on the timer, which I think I would need to outsource as I'm not that comfortable doing electrical work myself.
- Other ideas I should consider?
- Assuming I'm reasonably comfortably with mechanical DIY work but not electrical, what kind of firms do I reach out to for quotes to install this or just buy parts to install myself. Is it a retailer like Leslie's or a pool builder, or even online companies? This is the first time I'll need to have a major part of the equipment replaced that I'm not sure I can do myself, so I have absolutely no experience with this.
Thanks!