Cable for Hayward VSM Super Pump controller

[richmgreen]

Hi. I am looking to move the control pad from the pump to another area. They sell a cable for it ... Hayward VS Pump Communication Cable SPX3200DRCC, but it's only about 20ft long. I need longer. Does anyone know what the cable specs are so I can buy a longer wire. Is it just a low voltage 4 wire? maybe 22 gauge. ?

Thanks
Rich

 

[1poolman1]

Hi. I am looking to move the control pad from the pump to another area. They sell a cable for it ... Hayward VS Pump Communication Cable SPX3200DRCC, but it's only about 20ft long. I need longer. Does anyone know what the cable specs are so I can buy a longer wire. Is it just a low voltage 4 wire? maybe 22 gauge. ?

Thanks
Rich

Are you using automation. That is what the Hayward cable is for. It is a 22g 2-conductor shielded cable. Sprinkler wire has worked for me before the Hayward cable became available.
If you are moving the panel from the top of the pump it is 4-conductor cable. I've used sprinkler wire several times. You also need the Hayward Wall Mount kit, SP3200DR910.
Good video of the process:

 

[richmgreen]

Hi. I am not using automation. Yes, I am just moving the panel from the top and will get the wall kit. Just wasn't sure if any particular type cable was needed. sounds like outdoor insulated 22g 4 wire will do the job. Nothing special. I noted in the video that he used what looks like CAT5E twisted pair. That certainly isn't needed as I can see.

Thanks
Rich

 

[1poolman1]

Hi. I am not using automation. Yes, I am just moving the panel from the top and will get the wall kit. Just wasn't sure if any particular type cable was needed. sounds like outdoor insulated 22g 4 wire will do the job. Nothing special. I noted in the video that he used what looks like CAT5E twisted pair. That certainly isn't needed as I can see.

Thanks
Rich

Outdoor-rated sprinkler wire works just fine. Done it several times.

 

[richmgreen]

Thanks!

 

[JamesW]

Make sure to get the strain relief.

 

[richmgreen]

Yes, thank you.

 

[1poolman1]

Make sure to get the strain relief.

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Wrong cable.
I have just tied a knot in the cable inside the terminal box after drilling a hole thru the factory plug. Fill it with a bit of silicone sealant and you're good. Sometimes the correct strain-relief is hard to find.

 

[JamesW]

Wrong cable.

Why is it the wrong cable?

It's the right part number.

Strain relief plugs are not hard to find.

 

[1poolman1]

Why is it the wrong cable?

It's the right part number.

Strain relief plugs are not hard to find.

He has no automation. That is a cable for automation, 2-conductor plus a shield. Also, only 20' long and he wants to move it further. Hayward says you can remote the control up to 500' away. He wants to remote mount the on-pump control. It takes the kit and wire I mentioned in my earlier post. Done it several times. The kit used to come with the pump (minus the wire and strain-relief). Strain-relief is nice. My way works as well and I don't have chase another part. I've still got a couple of hundred feet of 6-conductor sprinkler wire (six because the Hayward pump uses six conductors when it is used with relay control).

 

[JamesW]

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