Pump is a 10 year old Tristar single speed 1hp / 1.85THP...works fine as we speak but would like to have a set of seals and gaskets on standby. INYO go kit 81 is $34.95 and my local Pinch a Penny set which is all OEM Hayward is $76.00. Advice appreciated.
INYO vs oem Hayward Gasket and seal kits.
- Thread starter willygee
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Willy, good morning. I'm going to tag @JamesW who is pretty good at educating us about replacement parts and the quality of each.
On a side note though ... 10 years is a good run for a pump. Add to that it's a single speed which are notorious for using energy. Have you considered just swapping the whole thing for a 2-speed?
On a side note though ... 10 years is a good run for a pump. Add to that it's a single speed which are notorious for using energy. Have you considered just swapping the whole thing for a 2-speed?
Get a seal rated ozone/salt. Also, use seal installation lube.
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Pump Seals - Further Reading
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Two speed or V Green on my existing pump....on my radar.
Thank you James..Pinch A Penny quote included salt rated seal. Seal lube link very helpful.Get a seal rated ozone/salt. Also, use seal installation lube.
Pump Seals - Further Reading
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red-beard
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Do you run your pump year round? If yes, then a VSP pays for itself in a year or two.
Note that seallube is only for installing seals. It remains slippery only for a short time and then it washes away. That helps the seal set correctly and doesn't create problems once the seal is successfully set.
red-beard
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Let's call it 6 hours per day, at 1776 Watts (Hayward 1 hp pump) = 3889.4 kWh. I pay 8.9 cents per kWh, which would mean ~$350/yr to run the pump. I run my pump 24/7 at 1050 RPM, which is 61 Watts, or 534 kWh/year, $47.50/yr. Savings per year is $300. I bought my pump for ~$800. YMMV.