Dual speed Pool motor, 220V or 115V

[Ag_2006]

My pool pump (primary) motor started screaming. The old one was single speed. I let it go as long as I could before I thought the neighbors would start getting annoyed. I'm there. I want to upgrade from a single speed to a dual speed motor In this process. So this afternoon, I took it apart and got a replacement motor from Leslie's.

Queue the self inflicted drama...

I didn't specify and didn't think about it until I had it all fully assembled (before I wired JT though). The voltage of the motor i bought was 230 ONLY. The wiring was currently set up for 115/1 from the disconnect and timer. But I have 220/1 available close.

Before I disconnect the motor, should I just pull the extra wire and rewire for 230v? Or just return and switch it out for a 115 motor?

Is there any inherit benefit to either voltage, other than availability? (It looks like two speed motors are more readily available in 230/1 locally)

Your Thoughts? Rewire and use the 230v motor? Or exchange it for a 115/1 dual speed motor?

Also, where is the best place to buy the new motor from? Is it wise/advisable to buy a replacement online?

Thanks in advance!

 

[gwegan]

Most pool pump motors operate at 110 vac no matter how power is delivered to them. Generally the advantage of 220 240 is that because the amps on each side are about 1/2 the amps on a 110 installation you can use smaller wire and run further without as much voltage drop.

You should switch out the single speed for a two speed. (But with Texas power rates even that might not be true).

If the 110 motor and service was ok for what you need you may want to just replace with a 110 pump.

If you want to switch to 220/ 240 service do it yourself only if very familiar with electrical service connections and 220 service in particular. Remember there must be a maintenance disconnect within sight of the pump and the pump case must be attached to the pool bonding system.

 

[Ag_2006]

Thanks for your help!