I am a research freak and would REALLY like to avoid my typical pattern of days of reading and analyzing since I was coming home from work this morning and could hear my pump from about 250' away. Hopefully you will bear with me, as I have several questions after reading all the posts I could on new pumps...
-I don't know whats making noise, but is it ever a smart idea (or even possible) to just replace the motor or just the pump?
-what advantages does a 2 speed pump offer?
-Do I need to downsize the existing setup? (Based on some factors I will post below)
Here are some factors that may affect decision based on questions I've seen asked of other posters:
-28K in ground with one skimmer, raised spa, 4 water feature jets, 4 return jets
-pump/filter are about 2ft above the pool
-backwash line is buried PVC about 60 ft long (mostly flat, maybe slightly downhill at end)
-current pump is 240V Hayward Super II 2.0HP on 20a breaker (easily changed)
-floor drain is non-functional
-60 cu ft hayward DE filter
-when leaves fall and get in skimmer basket, the pump sucks the basket down the body of the skimmer and crushes the basket. (pump too strong or is this normal if you let the basket get full?)
I'll try to post a picture of the pool in case it matters...
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i159/ ... 030249.jpg
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i159/ ... G_3355.jpg
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i159/ ... G_3360.jpg
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i159/ ... G_3361.jpg
in the pic of the whole pool, the returns on on the wall closest to the camera, the one skimmer is just left of the diving board, and the pump is up the steps on the left just past the house.
Thanks so much for any advice!
-I don't know whats making noise, but is it ever a smart idea (or even possible) to just replace the motor or just the pump?
-what advantages does a 2 speed pump offer?
-Do I need to downsize the existing setup? (Based on some factors I will post below)
Here are some factors that may affect decision based on questions I've seen asked of other posters:
-28K in ground with one skimmer, raised spa, 4 water feature jets, 4 return jets
-pump/filter are about 2ft above the pool
-backwash line is buried PVC about 60 ft long (mostly flat, maybe slightly downhill at end)
-current pump is 240V Hayward Super II 2.0HP on 20a breaker (easily changed)
-floor drain is non-functional
-60 cu ft hayward DE filter
-when leaves fall and get in skimmer basket, the pump sucks the basket down the body of the skimmer and crushes the basket. (pump too strong or is this normal if you let the basket get full?)
I'll try to post a picture of the pool in case it matters...
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i159/ ... 030249.jpg
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i159/ ... G_3355.jpg
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i159/ ... G_3360.jpg
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i159/ ... G_3361.jpg
in the pic of the whole pool, the returns on on the wall closest to the camera, the one skimmer is just left of the diving board, and the pump is up the steps on the left just past the house.
Thanks so much for any advice!