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  1. steveg_nh

    Pump motor is starting to go, just replace motor or need a different impeller in wet end?

    Is that regardless of if it's a single speed or variable speed? Mine doesn't say SuperPump, just TriStar High Performance Pump. Maybe that's the same.
  2. steveg_nh

    Pump motor is starting to go, just replace motor or need a different impeller in wet end?

    It's in the title, it's the 2.2HP. The details below shows the specs for both the 1.65 and the 2.2hp, but it calls out in the title and description the included motor in each "kit". The two different pages are these: The 2.2HP EVQ225: Hayward TriStar VS Motor Upgrade Kit - 2.2HP - MKIT81VS22 -...
  3. steveg_nh

    Pump motor is starting to go, just replace motor or need a different impeller in wet end?

    Rich helped me the first time (on picking out a replacement single speed motor), but the second time it was someone different when I inquired about variable speed options. I definitely felt more confident in Rich's answers. Good to see he's on here. The 2.2HP kit is this one, but a different...
  4. steveg_nh

    Pump motor is starting to go, just replace motor or need a different impeller in wet end?

    That's what I thought too. What he said was this "that is a much larger unit (the EVQ225), and your system may not be able to handle that size jump since you had a 3/4HP originally." I didn't know if he was thinking about pipes or stuff, or electric, but can't imagine it's an issue. I was trying...
  5. steveg_nh

    Pump motor is starting to go, just replace motor or need a different impeller in wet end?

    So I think I have this all sorted out, but @PoolStored a follow up question for you...Talking to the rep at Inyo, he recommended the EVQ165 and not the 225, as he said the 2.25HP is too big compared to what I have now, and the 1.65HP is closer and just a bit more than the 1.39THP single speed...
  6. steveg_nh

    Pump motor is starting to go, just replace motor or need a different impeller in wet end?

    Will it interface with my AquaLogic system as a VS pump, so for things like when the heat pump is on, or the booster pump, it can automatically speed up? I can research it if you aren't sure (you've been super helpful already). I have to make sure I maintain the 56Y frame setup for the pump too...
  7. steveg_nh

    Pump motor is starting to go, just replace motor or need a different impeller in wet end?

    WOW! :) That is a lot. Geez. Any tips on how to select the right VS pump then? Seems like a no brainer honestly. My pool company quoted $1500 for a VS motor to fit my pump, plus installation. I'm more than capable of the install, and the owner knows it which is why he pointed me to look into a...
  8. steveg_nh

    Pump motor is starting to go, just replace motor or need a different impeller in wet end?

    Thanks for the help. I see two motors on that parts page, but there are others? How do I know which pump to pick? Looking at those VS motors on that page, they come with the matched impeller already. I'm at about $450 if I do the new single speed, impeller and seal kit already. The amperage draw...
  9. steveg_nh

    Pump motor is starting to go, just replace motor or need a different impeller in wet end?

    I was just looking at this new motor, and the amperage is significantly higher, so made me question this decision actually. The pump is a TriStar SP3207EE. Do you not have to change out the main body, thereby getting into the plumbing? If not, I may do this, and I assume I have to reprogram my...
  10. steveg_nh

    Pump motor is starting to go, just replace motor or need a different impeller in wet end?

    Talked to Inyo pools today, they were very helpful. They recommended a pump that is slightly larger in THP, and said I don't need to replace the impeller, but I could if I wanted to pick up a few more gallons per minute. They said it wouldn't hurt the larger motor to use the same impeller...
  11. steveg_nh

    Pump motor is starting to go, just replace motor or need a different impeller in wet end?

    Thank you. I'm looking for the simplest solution, and while I'm very handy, impeller sizing and THP and all that isn't something I'm that similar with. Can I ask where on the nameplate you saw the THP of 1.39, or did you have to look it up? I run my pump about 9 hrs a day, and it's been a...
  12. steveg_nh

    Pump motor is starting to go, just replace motor or need a different impeller in wet end?

    Hi all, could you some help on making sure I do the right thing. After 11 seasons, the AO Smith motor on my Hayward inground pool pump started to not sound so good. Water is pumping just fine, but sounds like the bearings are starting to go, so I'm thinking just a replacement motor. I reached...
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  14. steveg_nh

    DE in pool is vac'ing the only way to remove?

    Thanks, and sorry for not saying so sooner. I wasn't notified there was a reply. I ended up vac'ing the pool 4 times to get it out. Now I'm fighting mild algae and cloudiness off and on. Time to SLAM. Last night we had a major storm blow through, and we picked up a quick 3" of rain. At 1am, I...
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    DE in pool is vac'ing the only way to remove?

    Earlier today I saw what I felt was unusually high pressure of almost 20psi in my IG pool with a Hayward DE6020 filter. Usually I run around 15. I figured I would just pull the grid and clean it vs backwashing which I did without issue. But when I fired the pool back up I was shocked to see so...
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    Confirming a dead salt cell

    For me, the 40K T15 equivalent is only $50 than OE Hayward, so I would stay with Hayward.
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    Confirming a dead salt cell

    Agreed. Otherwise 6 months of warranty will be lost. I was assuming another Hayward cell. Are there other good options to consider? I didn't find any.
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    Confirming a dead salt cell

    About that, $4 for a gallon of 10% liquid chlorine. Given my above situation though, would we all agree the cell has crossed the bar and is toast?
  20. steveg_nh

    Confirming a dead salt cell

    That's likely my plan, liquid chlorine/bleach. What is this cell sale you speak of? ;)
  21. steveg_nh

    Confirming a dead salt cell

    Pretty sure I have a dead cell, but want to confirm a few things, if you all don't mind checking things out. First off, the Hayward T-CELL-15 is in it's 9th season. You read that right, 9. If it is dead, it owes me noting. But this season, it has been reading lower salt levels, and gradually...
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    Well this is crazy, pool green in 1 hr...copper I assume - party tonight. :(

    Yeah I totally thought it was green. Now I know. And I'd say she's all cleaned up now. This is after a couple of hours of filtering.
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    Well this is crazy, pool green in 1 hr...copper I assume - party tonight. :(

    Thanks. So these filter systems are how you use your garden hose to add water to the pool and keep the iron out? You guys saved me though, thanks for such a quick response. My daughter is relieved! I added the HTH metal cleaner from walmart. Within 15 minutes, it was clearing and continues...
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    Well this is crazy, pool green in 1 hr...copper I assume - party tonight. :(

    Thank you. Follow instructions, or different method suggested? Hopefully by 5pm it looks better.