Recent content by Rigwald

Yes, it's another one of those posts. My booster pump hums and shuts off. I've replaced the capacitor. I've taken off the back access cover and the shaft turns easily. Even tried spinning it fast as we turned on the power (as per a YouTube video suggestion). Prior to it stopping working...

I purchased an Intelliflo VS pump a month ago to replace my Sta-Rite Dyna-Glass 1hp. When I go to swap the pumps out, I notce that the Intelliflo is a little shorter, therefore the intake and output don't line up right. I can "shim" it to make it work, but I seem to remember stumbling across a...

After help on this forum and a lot of investigation, I have determined that we need to replace our pump and we can have a variable speed pump. The current set-up is pretty basic: 1 HP Sta-Rite Dyna-Glass Main Pump (MPRA6E-147L) which has 2" piping (at least that is what the pump manual says)...

My dad was just here and we looked at the panel, etc.... There is 220 out there and split into 2 110v lines on each side. After looking at pump manuals, like the Superflo VS (which is 220 single phase), he said we can put in a double breaker to give us the 220 needed. So, it seems now that...

Ok. Thanks. It is a double breaker.

How would I tell whether I have single or dual phase power at the panel? The power currently comes out of the house to a panel near the entrance to our pool. That houses the breakers for an outlet there, the pool light, and the breaker for power running out to the panel by the pumps.

Thank you for your help so far! :)

I believe there is space for the circuit breaker: I'd certainly be open to a 2 speed pump, if it had an integrated timer and control mechanism. I believe I need to replace the entire unit, not just the motor.

In the external panel by the heater, there are currently 4 110 circuit breakers: 1 for the main pump, 1 for the booster, 1 for the chlorine generator, and 1 for the heater. That is the means for turning each item off and on. If I swap out the 110 for the main pump and replace with a double...

Then if I get a VS pump (at 220), then I just won't be able to run either the heater or the chlorine generator at the same time as the cleaner. Am I correct in figuring that the added cost of a VS pump vs a 2 speed is offset by the cost and hassle of trying to add a timer system?

Upon closer look at our paperwork, it is actually the Polaris 280.