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SUCCESS.... sort of.... The great news: The pump works! The 2 speed switch works! I didn't electrocute myself! The not-so-great news: My attempted leak repair didn't work, so I'm still leaking copious amounts of water out of the top of the pump. I've given up and called in...

My old motor was a 56Y body, so I did not have any issues changing to a 2 speed motor. From what I read, the 48Y and 56Y have the exact same size mounting holes, and are interchangeable as far as installation goes. The 48Y includes a rubber "boot" that sits on the mount to make up for the...

Thanks Bama! (Roll Tide?) Believe me... the breakers will be OFF before I do anything. I have an electrician grandfather and he taught me that much for sure. The intructions are greatly appreciated. I'll reply when I have successfully completed this task.

It is just a simple 3 position toggle switch with 3 terminals under the switch body. It is a Gardner Bender GSW-13 SPDT three position (ON-OFF-ON) switch. It says good for up to 10A at 227v. I'm hoping to wire this switch to control the pump speed. The switch will be housed in a waterproof box...

Thanks for the reply! My pump is timer controlled (on/off) by a Jandy Aqualink RS system. I am looking for the switch to control high speed/low speed only. The switch I purchased does have three positions - I'd like to use them as High/Off/Low. I don't have to have the Off option, but...

Today I am going to attempt to replace my Whisperflo 2.5hp uprated pump motor with a new AO Smith B2984 2-speed motor. Wiring is 220v. I was looking through the forum for some guidance in wiring this monster up. I found this post but have some questions. I purchased one of those end cap 2...

One more quick question that I should have asked in my first post: Is there any special solvent or cleaner I should use to remove the old pipe dope completely before reapplying? Thanks guys!

Greetings. Have a Purex Whisperflo pump (installed Sept 2001) with a 2.5 hp uprated original motor. My motor has died, and the replacement is on the way (new B2984 two speed motor along with all new pump seals and gaskets). I can handle the motor change with no issues. I do have a very slow...