Pump very slow to prime, appears to be tripping GFCI circuit breaker

[Blur811]

I have an Hayward 1hp SuperPump and it has been taking longer and longer to prime and "fire up" as the summer goes on. A couple months ago I would hear it click on, and then start pumping a few seconds later. If I turn it off and then back on it fires up quickly but now it takes 7-10 seconds to start pumping if it has been off for a few hours. Also, it often trips my GFCI circuit breaker before it has a chance to start pumping. Has anyone heard of this happening? The circuit trips even if it hasn't rained for days and everything appears perfectly dry. I am thinking I need a new pump. If so, does anyone have any recommendations? The current pump is 1 hp but I think I need 1.5hp for our 35-40k gallon pool. Possibly a variable speed depending on price and power savings.

Appreciate any advice in advance.

 

[mas985]

How old is the pump? Sounds like the bearings might be going out. Is the pump any louder than it used to be?

 

[Blur811]

How old is the pump? Sounds like the bearings might be going out. Is the pump any louder than it used to be?

I am not sure how old the pump is, I just bought the home 6 months ago. I can't decipher the age from the label but I suspect it is at least several years old. I don't believe it is any louder than before but I've only been using it since we opened the pool in May. It just seems to take longer to start up.

 

[mas985]

More than likely the bearings are going out. You can replace that motor with a two speed: STS1102RV1

 

[bobodaclown]

I think the motor is from 2009. CE I think is the date code.