How to wire Hayward SP2610X152S

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MarcoMontreal

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Hello Community
I’m installing my new Hayward Super Pump dual speed 1.5HP -230V
Model SP2610X152S
Motor model SP1610Z2MSC7
I’m stuck at how to wire it.
The plate says Maximum Amps 11.9/3.3
So I’m assuming I need a 15 amp dual line breaker. Correct?
Every YouTube video I’ve seen says that you need two live wires going to the pump and no neutral. But they are not dual speed pumps.
My diagram shows 1 live and « common » (which I assume is = to neutral?).
So my questions:
Am I correct on the breaker?
Do I need a neutral?
If yes, do I join the two live wires together?
And finally: what wire size? The manual says 8 or 6, but the hardware store told me I could never fit that in a 15 Amp breaker. And the connecting wires in the pump are tiny.
I will post a picture of the diagram and of the inside of the electrical plate
 
MarcoMontreal said:
Hello Community
I’m installing my new Hayward Super Pump dual speed 1.5HP -230V
Model SP2610X152S
Motor model SP1610Z2MSC7
I’m stuck at how to wire it.
The plate says Maximum Amps 11.9/3.3
So I’m assuming I need a 15 amp dual line breaker. Correct?
Every YouTube video I’ve seen says that you need two live wires going to the pump and no neutral. But they are not dual speed pumps.
My diagram shows 1 live and « common » (which I assume is = to neutral?).
So my questions:
Am I correct on the breaker?
Do I need a neutral?
If yes, do I join the two live wires together?
And finally: what wire size? The manual says 8 or 6, but the hardware store told me I could never fit that in a 15 Amp breaker. And the connecting wires in the pump are tiny.
I will post a picture of the diagram and of the inside of the electrical plate
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You will need 4 wires going to the motor, 1-ground (green) and 3-other color. There is no neutral on a 240V circuit. Twelve gauge is good. Also a 2-speed timer if you don't already have one.

Common is NOT equal to neutral, it is one "leg" of the 240V circuit. The 2-speed time clock will switch between the "Hi" and "Low" speed circuits in the motor. If you already have a two-speed motor that switches speeds you should be able to just follow the existing wiring at the motor.

A 15A, 2-pole ground fault circuit breaker should installed in the panel if not there already. If you have a booster-pump type cleaner it should be a 20A.
 
1poolman1 said:
You will need 4 wires going to the motor, 1-ground (green) and 3-other color. There is no neutral on a 240V circuit. Twelve gauge is good. Also a 2-speed timer if you don't already have one.

Common is NOT equal to neutral, it is one "leg" of the 240V circuit. The 2-speed time clock will switch between the "Hi" and "Low" speed circuits in the motor. If you already have a two-speed motor that switches speeds you should be able to just follow the existing wiring at the motor.

A 15A, 2-pole ground fault circuit breaker should installed in the panel if not there already. If you have a booster-pump type cleaner it should be a 20A.
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Hello 1poolman1. Thank you for your reply. One thing I am not clear about, what is the fourth wire for if I don’t need a neutral? Don’t I just need two hots and one ground?
 
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