Went out to turn on my pump to backwash and it's dead. Need some help deciding best way to get pool up and running again.
Equipment
I have a 5 year old Hayward SP2610X152S Super Pump 1.5 HP Pool Pump, Dual-Speed. My digital timer is a 5 year old Intermatic P1353ME using Mode 4 (for dual speed pumps).
Pool Condition
We never shut down our pool. Pool has been running this season on routine 8-12 hours a day using both Hi and Low Speed. Pump was working fine, but we had a lot of steady rain (4 inches in one day) and it was in the middle of the rain when I went out to backwash.
Problem Description
Questions
John
Equipment
I have a 5 year old Hayward SP2610X152S Super Pump 1.5 HP Pool Pump, Dual-Speed. My digital timer is a 5 year old Intermatic P1353ME using Mode 4 (for dual speed pumps).
Pool Condition
We never shut down our pool. Pool has been running this season on routine 8-12 hours a day using both Hi and Low Speed. Pump was working fine, but we had a lot of steady rain (4 inches in one day) and it was in the middle of the rain when I went out to backwash.
Problem Description
- I opened the Intermatic panel and pushed the button for high speed and I heard a click, the display changed to show that the circuit had been turned on, but the pump did not start running.
- I tested the other three circuits and they all behaved the same way.
- I manually connected my booster pump to 220v power and it runs fine.
- I manually connected the Hayward pump to 220v, but the motor does not run on either hi or low speed.
- I did check to make sure the impeller was not blocked and even disconnected it from the pump housing.
- Fix current system
- Have motor looked out to see if it can be repaired ($???)
- Purchase new motor - SP1610Z2MSC7 ($518)
- Purchase new Intermatic ($322)
- Upgrade entire system
- Purchase new complete pump ($1000 - $1650)
Questions
- It is hard for me to determine which Hayward pump to buy (Tri-Star; Super Pump, MaxFlo)
- Is repairing a motor risky? In other words, is it as good as new or is the life expectancy diminished? Could it be something simple like a capacitor or blown fuse?
- Is the Super Pump / Dual Speed Motor outdated? Seems like everything is variable speed now.
John
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