Hi. I am going to try to see if the capacitator is my issue on our 1.5 Super Pump. If not and I have to swap out I will look to purchase a VSP since from all I read it is more economical. Right now our SWG and Pump go on at the same time when the pump kicks on via our digital intermatic timer. Would that have to change if we got a VSP? Also, which VSP would be best to purchase given what I had mentioned about the current set up? Pics included. Thanks!
Best VSP for a Hayward 1.5 Super Pump
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You have had a seal leak for so long that it is most likely the front bearing that is frozen in that motor. Do you want an entirely new pump or to install a variable-speed motor?
For a complete pump the options are many, depending on the voltage you have at the equipment pad.
To turn your existing pump into variable-speed, a Nidec Neptune NPTT165 motor would work well. It will work on 120V or 240V. You would need a kit like a GO KIT 3 to complete the motor change. It also would not use your existing time clock (which could be use for the SWG), but has its own built-in control on the top of the motor.
The VSP would need to be hard wired to the line side of your timer while the salt cell would remain on the load side. You would then set the cell timer to turn on after the pump does and then turn off before the pump does. This ensures the cell is not on when the pump is off.
How do I know what? What 34 years of working on those things has taught me?
I wasn't questioning your background or your opinion, I just wanted to know how you knew. The motor is rebuilt from about 6 years ago. So given what you say, what would you do?
Thank you for your feedback.
Thank you for your feedback.
- May 27, 2021
- 1,354
- Pool Size
- 17000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
I won’t speak for @1poolman1 but the visible corrosion around the flange where the motor meets the wet end is indicative of a seal failure. That same corrosion is going to be in the seals, bearings, and all around the inside of the motor housing when it is removed from the wet end.
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Well I appreciate that and it makes sense. There is a leak from just above which obviously definitely was a concern and damaged it. Thank you for the explanation! So I will obviously have that repaired when I swap out the motor. Any suggestions or preferences on what to move to?
With a 30k pool I'd recommend you step up to the Nidec 2.7hp vsp. As said before you'd need a seal kit but also a different impeller as your increasing the hp. Be aware this is a 240v motor so be sure your electrical has the room. Also be sure there's ample clearance for the vsp control pad with the mpv so close.