Our pump is about 10yrs old, over the last 2 years it stopped working a few times and I was able to put it back working, by replacing the capacitor 3 or 4 times. Today the pump stopped working and we want to replace it. Any pump recommendations based on what we currently have, and also, is there a place you recommend buying it from?
Pool pump
- Thread starter Yelimex
- Start date
- Jun 24, 2021
- 16,680
- Pool Size
- 29000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60 Plus
- Jun 24, 2021
- 16,680
- Pool Size
- 29000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60 Plus
What is the make and model of the current pump? Do you know if it is 115 or 230V?
A Nidec Neptune NPTQ270 motor will bolt right up and your pump will then be a variable-speed Hayward TriStar. You won't need your existing timeclock and will have complete control over speeds, run-times, etc. About half the cost of a new pump. Add the following kit and you have all you need (EcoStar and TriStar are the same pump with a different name). A ground fault circuit breaker should be installed into the pump circuit as well.
SPXHKIT100 GENUINE Hayward TriStar EcoStar Pump Quick Repair Kit
Buy SPXHKIT100 GENUINE Hayward TriStar EcoStar Pump Quick Repair Kit for the best price.
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Is this something I can do or will I need to hire someone to do it? Any chance you can recommend a place to buy the motor?A Nidec Neptune NPTQ270 motor will bolt right up and your pump will then be a variable-speed Hayward TriStar. You won't need your existing timeclock and will have complete control over speeds, run-times, etc. About half the cost of a new pump. Add the following kit and you have all you need (EcoStar and TriStar are the same pump with a different name). A ground fault circuit breaker should be installed into the pump circuit as well.
SPXHKIT100 GENUINE Hayward TriStar EcoStar Pump Quick Repair Kit
Buy SPXHKIT100 GENUINE Hayward TriStar EcoStar Pump Quick Repair Kit for the best price.
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There are many videos on YouTube on replacing pump motors. I you're a DIY person, shouldn't be too hard. This is an expensive item, if you're not sure, hire someone. I've purchased and had customers do so from here:
Nidec Motor Corp Motor, US Motor Neptune, 2.7thp,SQFL, Var-Spd, 230v, 48Y | NPTQ270
Nidec Motor Corp NPTQ270 Motor, US Motor Neptune, 2.7thp,SQFL, Var-Spd, 230v, 48Y
www.wildwestpoolsupplies.com
Have seen this company online for a few years but don't know anything about them. Even with shipping its a great price:
Motor, US Motor Neptune, 2.7thp,SQFL, Var-Spd, 230v, 48Y
Nidec Motor Corp/US Motors - Motor, US Motor Neptune, 2.7thp, SQFL, Var-Spd, 230v, 48Y - NPTQ270The Neptune™ 2.7 Total Horsepower (THP) variable speed pool pump motor is a premium efficiency product that includes a fully integrated motor, control, and user interface (UI). The product gives you...
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Following up on your suggestion. I replace the capacitor back in May and yesterday the pump died again. I reached out to someone to see if they could replace the motor, as suggested, but he said that if I have a Hayward controller, I’ll have to go with a Hayward VS pump. He also said that getting a power end instead of a complete pump would cost me about the same. Is all this accurate?A Nidec Neptune NPTQ270 motor will bolt right up and your pump will then be a variable-speed Hayward TriStar. You won't need your existing timeclock and will have complete control over speeds, run-times, etc. About half the cost of a new pump. Add the following kit and you have all you need (EcoStar and TriStar are the same pump with a different name). A ground fault circuit breaker should be installed into the pump circuit as well.
SPXHKIT100 GENUINE Hayward TriStar EcoStar Pump Quick Repair Kit
Buy SPXHKIT100 GENUINE Hayward TriStar EcoStar Pump Quick Repair Kit for the best price.
Unfortunately, yes. Your automation should be in your signature so help can be more accurate.