Can an expert point me in the correct direction to replace the motor in this pump? *pic*

[citznfish]

I can't seem to find an identical replacement and there are so many choices out there.

Per this thread, I think my motor is shot:

Pool pump no longer runs on low, and blows the circuit breaker when set to high

Hello, I have a Hayward (Century) 2 speed pool pump and an OmniLogic system to run all the equipment. I was in the backyard a few days ago and the pump ( on high) just shut off mid cycle, tripped the breaker at my pool sub, and ALSO tripped the main breaker at the house that powers all the pool...

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[JamesW]

Century (A.O. Smith) 2.0 HP Full Rate, Motor, Square Flange 56Y Frame, Dual Speed - Model B2984 - INYOPools.com

Century 2.0 HP Square Flange 56Y Dual Speed Full Rate Motor - B2984

www.inyopools.com

Do you need that much horsepower?

Maybe consider going to a variable speed pump?

 

[Flying Tivo]

Inyopools.com have great advice, call them up and give them the motor specs, they will suggest a VS that is compatible. Electric company usually runs rebates on changing to VS pumps, look out for that.

 

[citznfish]

Century (A.O. Smith) 2.0 HP Full Rate, Motor, Square Flange 56Y Frame, Dual Speed - Model B2984 - INYOPools.com

Century 2.0 HP Square Flange 56Y Dual Speed Full Rate Motor - B2984

www.inyopools.com

Do you need that much horsepower?

Maybe consider going to a variable speed pump?

It is a 2 speed pump for my filter. 2 hp. 2.70 total hp. Pool was professionally built 3.5 years ago so I'm just replacing what they recommended. It also pushes water through a large 6 foot high waterfall.

 

[citznfish]

So is a variable speed motor different from a 2 speed motor? I thought they were the same

 

[borjis]

So is a variable speed motor different from a 2 speed motor? I thought they were the same

ya completely different.
The 2 speed runs on either high or low.
The variable will run a range of low to high rpm.

More power savings on the variable.

 

[JamesW]

A two speed motor just has two speeds.

A variable speed motor can be set for any speed from about 600 rpm to 3450 rpm.

 

[guinness]

If you're going with a VS pump, then you'll need to stick to a Hayward pump like the Tristar VS or Ecostar to be able to control it with your OmniLogic controller.

 

[citznfish]

If you're going with a VS pump, then you'll need to stick to a Hayward pump like the Tristar VS or Ecostar to be able to control it with your OmniLogic controller.

I just want to replace the motor, not the entire pump. Can that VS pump still work? I feel like I should just replace the motor with the same item.

 

[guinness]

As already mentioned, give Inyopools.com a call and get back to us with the recommendation they provided you.

7 Biggest Mistakes When Replacing a Pool Motor

 

[citznfish]

Called InyoPools. Ordered the correct motor online with their help. Got a phone call 2 hours later saying it wasn't in stock and it'll be 4 weeks. *sigh*

Then why was it marked as available on their website?

motor: Hayward Motor, 2hp Full 2-speed Tristar 208/230v (spx3220z2ber, sp3220z2ber) - INYOPools.com

Does the forum recommend another vendor? Amazon doesn't seem to have this motor.

 

[JamesW]

What about the motor that I linked to earlier?

It's listed as 2.6 hp vs. 2.7 hp for the Tristar.

However, in my opinion, the full rate Tristar hp is exaggerated.