Hayward tri star conversion to variable speed motor

[ty_doc]

Hello All,

Has anyone converted a single speed motor to a variable. I see Inyopools has a kit but I can't get it ordered. What items do I need and can I use any square flange variable speed motor?

Thanks
Ty

 

[guinness]

What model pump do you have now? There appears to be a 1.65 or 2.2 HP motors available. You can probably also use a VGreen motor.

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[ty_doc]

Its a Tristar Hayward 3210z1M is what is on the motor. Its a Century motor.

I guess I just want to see if I can order any square flange with a threaded shaft VS motor. Is there any other recommendations?

 

[ajw22]

I guess I just want to see if I can order any square flange with a threaded shaft VS motor. Is there any other recommendations?

I think V-Green is the only game in town.

What other choices have you seen?

@1poolman1

 

[JamesW]

Neptune 2.7 THP Motor NPTQ270 vs Century VG270 2.7 THP ECM27SQU Variable Speed Motors

Anyone here have any experience with Neptune 2.7 THP Motor NPTQ270? The Neptune seems to be far less expensive. The Century motor is discontinued but some as still available in the 'wild west web.'

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[JamesW]

Pool and Spa

acim.nidec.com

https://acim.nidec.com/motors/usmotors/-/media/usmotors/documents/literature/datasheets/product-data-sheets/pds_neptune-vsp-pool-motor.ashx

 

[JamesW]

Its a Tristar Hayward 3210z1M is what is on the motor.

Why not go with a whole new pump vs. a rebuild?

 

[1poolman1]

V-Green motors are now virtually "Unobtanium." If you can obtain the V-Green 165, you would be very happy with it, but Century has superseded the V-Greens with the EVO line. Too new for any kind of recommendation, other than Century makes good stuff.

Hayward TriStar VSP - +/- $1600.00. Entire pump, seems to be readily available (as opposed to other brands which are hard to get).

Neptune 1.65 motor (appears to be the same horsepower as the existing 3210z1M motor) - +/- $600.00. Even the 2.7, which will work is about the same price.

Century EVO 2.25 - +/- $550.00 Larger max horsepower, but that is not a problem. Could replace impeller with a 1.5hp and slow the motor down even further to save energy. $40.00 +/- with impeller screw at PoolZoom (least expensive impeller I've seen in a long time). I have bought from them on occasion with no issues.

Also need TriStar shaft seal and gasket kit - +/- $40.00. Available many places.

Get the advantage of a new VSP and save nearly $1000.00. My only caveat; nothing is as good as new except new, but that shouldn't stop you in this case.