2 Green 56J 2 Speed Motor with Timer / SWG Integration Question

[pondfishr]

I have seen some of these advertized at a really good price but I am not sure it would work out. I have a Hayward SuperPump and am looking at 2 speed options.

Century offers a - 2 Green 56J with built in timer. The timer is inclusive "integrated" on top of the motor. My SWG currently is simultaneously controlled along with my pool pump by a mechanical Intermatic Timer. I don't see where you can safely connect the two together without having the SWG ahead of the motor. You could adjust the timers to co-exist; but considering power outages you could still run the risk of the SWG becoming out of sync and powered on without the pool pump motor running.

Swimming Pool Pump Motors * Spa Pump Pool Motor

Has anyone attempted to pair a SWG with this type of set up? I realize I could purchase the intermatic digital timer and switch to wired dual speed motor along with my SWG. The Century 2 Green option would be less expensive and it also draws less current according to the data sheet.

Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks,

 

[mas985]

I think you are better off without an integrated timer and just use the one you have plus another maybe for the low/high speed switching. Another option is to switch between speeds manually if that works for you.

If you decide on separate timers, the correct motor for a 1 HP Superpump without a timer is a STS1072RV1.

 

[pondfishr]

Thank you for the feedback. One more question.... I am thinking about removing my working single speed motor and plastic parts assembly and placing it in storage as a spare. I would then build up one of the STS1072RV1's as a complete replacement assembly. Hot swappable by removing the 4 mounting bolts. I think I need the casing spacer, impeller, diffuser, spring seal, and ceramic seal. Does anyone have a Hayward parts list that includes all items in the pump assembly? I hope this makes sense..

 

[mas985]

Not all those parts together. The impeller is sometimes sold with a seal kit but that is about it. But why would you want to do that? Motors rarely fail when maintained properly.

 

[pondfishr]

The local PB's either don't know, tell you only what they want you to know, or are too busy to help you in my area. My wife would tell you I have a phobia about having spare parts / being prepared.... I am on my second motor in 10 years so who knows... Maybe I should just buy the seal kit and have it on hand.

 

[mas985]

I agree, the seal kit would be useful to have on hand since that is the one part that tends to fail the most often.