Hi guys, so we had a big lightening surge and lots of appliances, trees, were hit in my town. My Super II 2Hp pump died. It was one speed. After the surge it would just keep humming. Thanks to the posts here, we replaced the start capacitor and were really excited that we got it to run, but it would trip the breaker quickly. It seemed to sound harsher and within about 7 seconds, the breaker would trip. I wondered if the thermal overload was shot. I could tackle it but I am hosting a bday party for my son so I had to just replace because no local store didnt have it. I still dont know if that would have fixed it. I still have it and I want to try to fix it one day LOL.
Anyhow, all the local stores had was a terribly overpriced superpump 2Hp one speed. After the install, the pump seems not up to par. Upon closer look, the pool returns are bubbling, making noise, and I believe this is a problem with the basket and top seal. When I shut the pump off, water spits out of the top seal at me. It seems like a manufacturing issue. Im guessing this is where air is being sucked in as well. I saw someone else posted this same problem on an amazon review.
So, what to do? Pool store says contact Hayward. Sigh.
I also wanted to ask what are the key differences between superpump and super II pump? I feel like I made a mistake. I miss my ruggedized Super II which was quieter as well it seemed. My pool is 28k, 10ft deep, 3 returns in pool, 1 skimmer, 4 returns in spa, and 2water curtain features that sadly wont work unless the pool returns are off. It seems plumbed that way. I had a pool company come and no one understands it, they say it seems it need a separate pump and change of plumbing connections. Thats another issue altogether though.
Anyhow, all the local stores had was a terribly overpriced superpump 2Hp one speed. After the install, the pump seems not up to par. Upon closer look, the pool returns are bubbling, making noise, and I believe this is a problem with the basket and top seal. When I shut the pump off, water spits out of the top seal at me. It seems like a manufacturing issue. Im guessing this is where air is being sucked in as well. I saw someone else posted this same problem on an amazon review.
So, what to do? Pool store says contact Hayward. Sigh.
I also wanted to ask what are the key differences between superpump and super II pump? I feel like I made a mistake. I miss my ruggedized Super II which was quieter as well it seemed. My pool is 28k, 10ft deep, 3 returns in pool, 1 skimmer, 4 returns in spa, and 2water curtain features that sadly wont work unless the pool returns are off. It seems plumbed that way. I had a pool company come and no one understands it, they say it seems it need a separate pump and change of plumbing connections. Thats another issue altogether though.