2 Speed pump recomendation

[stew930]

Can anyone recommend a good 2 speed pump to upgrade to? Electricity rates in my state are fairly low so I don't know if I would benefit much with a variable pump.

Would it be worth it just replacing the motor with a 2 speed? Found some 2 speed motors that would be a direct bolt on for a few hundred dollars.

 

[Bama Rambler]

If the wet end is in good shape it's a very good idea to just replace the motor with a 2-speed.

 

[stew930]

It doesn't make any odd noises and the pro I had open the pool said it sounds fine. Figure if I don't have to cut into the plumbing I could just replace it myself.

Is 3/4HP enough for my pool size? I run it about 10-12 hours and it seems like it does a good job.

 

[jblizzle]

If you put a motor that is smaller than your current motor, you also should replace the impeller.

What pump and motor size do you have now?

Just realized that info may be in your signature which I can not see on my phone.

Posted with Tapatalk ... sorry if I sound short ... hate typing on phone

 

[stew930]

Purex Triton Challenger 3/4 pump

 

[Bama Rambler]

A 3/4 hp is a good size for your pool as long as you don't have any water features that require more flow (which apparently you don't). You may have to go with a 1 hp 2-speed but if you do it'll be fine with the 3/4 hp impeller. If you wanted a little more flow you could change the impeller too but then you're getting into the cost of a new pump.

 

[bobodaclown]

I found this motor earlier this season.
2EZ Speed - .75HP Square Flange 2 Speed with Timer
https://www.americanbestpoolsupply.com/detail/13495.htm
http://www.americanbestpoolsupply.com/s ... /0/2ez.htm

They come in square flange and C-flange.

Hope that helps.

 

[stew930]

bobodaclown- That looks like a good motor with a timer at a good price.

 

[keene3b07]

I have put in dozens of those motors, they are great. The wiring is a little different though so read the instructions

 

[stew930]

I have put in dozens of those motors, they are great. The wiring is a little different though so read the instructions

Thanks. That does give me more confidence to order one next week.

 

[stew930]

My frame is R56Y and the recommended motor is 56Y? Is that going to work?

Existing
http://www.aqua-man.com/motorManDetails.asp?mfg_number=35-5391&motorID=39613

Want to buy
https://www.americanbestpoolsupply.com/detail/13495.htm

http://www.usmotors.com/Our-Product...ors/Documents/Catalogs/PoolSpa/2EZ_Speed.ashx

 

[stew930]

Anyone?

 

[Bama Rambler]

Yes, that motor will replace your existing motor.

 

[stew930]

Installed the motor yesterday with some new gaskets and this morning the electricians provided a 230V line and it works like a champ. Thanks to everyone that offered their opinion.

I did go with the US Motors / Emerson 3/4HP 2 speed programmable. I thought it was very easy to swap out the old motor.
https://www.americanbestpoolsupply.com/detail/13495.htm

I will have to see if the factory default settings on the timer are going to be adequate to keep the pool properly clean.

 

[linen]

That was a good price! Nice job on the fix

 

[Dssmaster]

I have put in dozens of those motors, they are great. The wiring is a little different though so read the instructions

Would you say this is a much more reliable motor (2EZ Speed) than the imPower variable speed motor by Marathon Electric? I want to replace the single speed motor in my Pentair WhisperFlo 1hp pump with either a dual speed or v.s. motor like the imPower, but since that's a relatively new motor technology (permanent magnets and totally enclosed motor) I'm wondering if they'll hold up quite well to central FL's weather. Would really appreciate your help and recommendation.

 

[bobodaclown]

Stew, glad it worked out for you.