Need some advice. I have been lurking on these forums for years and decided to reach out for some advice.
My 4 1/2 year old Hayward SP3400VSP is tripping the breaker. I spent Saturday morning in the rain disconnecting it so I could have it tested. I took it to a local independent shop, they connected power to it and instantly shut the lights off on the back half of their building, LOL, it tripped their breaker as well. All the guy could tell me was it is dead with a short, genius.
1. My first question is can I somehow test my variable speed drive and determine if it is good or not? The short has to be in either the variable speed drive or the motor. If it is variable speed drive (electronics) is good then I'm thinking I only need to replace the motor.
2. If there is no good way to troubleshoot the variable speed drive then I'm looking at replacing my entire pump. I have realized that I only ever run my pump at full speed (3,450 RPM) for a few hours to clean with the Polaris and then the rest of the time at half speed (1,725 RPM) to generate chlorine and filter at the more economical speed. I have the Hayward Pro Logic system for automation and from what I have read it is also compatible with a 2-speed pump. I'm really thinking of going with a 2-speed pump since that is really all I ever use is full or half. Would you guys consider this a good move or will I be missing out on something here?
3. Is there a 2-speed pump that is the defacto pump to get? Should be looking at 2 hp pumps or 2 1/2 to replace the SP3400VSP. My pool is 17,000 gallons, I do have a boost pump for my Polaris. Please keep in mind that I wan't to make sure it is compatible with my Hayward Pro Logic system. You just can't beat turning on the hot tub on from a restaurant. I'm thinking the Hayward and Pentair 2 hp pumps are probably equivalent in performance, about the same price as well. Is there a cheaper but still reliable 2-speed pump that I should consider?
4. If I decided to not tackle this myself does anyone have a recommendation for an independent installer in the North Texas area? I'm in Keller, TX.
Best Regards,
Brad.
My 4 1/2 year old Hayward SP3400VSP is tripping the breaker. I spent Saturday morning in the rain disconnecting it so I could have it tested. I took it to a local independent shop, they connected power to it and instantly shut the lights off on the back half of their building, LOL, it tripped their breaker as well. All the guy could tell me was it is dead with a short, genius.
1. My first question is can I somehow test my variable speed drive and determine if it is good or not? The short has to be in either the variable speed drive or the motor. If it is variable speed drive (electronics) is good then I'm thinking I only need to replace the motor.
2. If there is no good way to troubleshoot the variable speed drive then I'm looking at replacing my entire pump. I have realized that I only ever run my pump at full speed (3,450 RPM) for a few hours to clean with the Polaris and then the rest of the time at half speed (1,725 RPM) to generate chlorine and filter at the more economical speed. I have the Hayward Pro Logic system for automation and from what I have read it is also compatible with a 2-speed pump. I'm really thinking of going with a 2-speed pump since that is really all I ever use is full or half. Would you guys consider this a good move or will I be missing out on something here?
3. Is there a 2-speed pump that is the defacto pump to get? Should be looking at 2 hp pumps or 2 1/2 to replace the SP3400VSP. My pool is 17,000 gallons, I do have a boost pump for my Polaris. Please keep in mind that I wan't to make sure it is compatible with my Hayward Pro Logic system. You just can't beat turning on the hot tub on from a restaurant. I'm thinking the Hayward and Pentair 2 hp pumps are probably equivalent in performance, about the same price as well. Is there a cheaper but still reliable 2-speed pump that I should consider?
4. If I decided to not tackle this myself does anyone have a recommendation for an independent installer in the North Texas area? I'm in Keller, TX.
Best Regards,
Brad.