New Hayward Variable Pump

[denicio]

Hello and happy almost summer (although it doesn't feel like it here on Long Island):

After ten years, my Hayward MaxFlo variable speed pump (SP2300VSP) died. I ordered the new version of the Hayward MaxFlo variable speed pump (W3SP2303VSP), pulled it out of the box and realized it had no power cord. Figuring a quick trip to the hardware store would solve my problems, I checked the manual to make sure I knew what kind of cord I needed and stumbled on the part that stated that the pump must be permanently connected to power. Now I'm a little stuck - the old pump plugged into an outlet with a NEMA 6-15P plug, so I was planning on replacing it with the like, but apparently I cannot. Does anyone have recommendations for similar pumps that I can plug in? I don't want this to be permanently connected since I take it in off season (I lost my first pump to Hurricane Sandy) to keep it safe, so if I cannot get a removable plug for this, I will have to find something else.

 

[1poolman1]

I installed several of the SP2300VSP and none ever came with cord. Just read an old manual and it says the same thing about the SP2300VSP. That may have been an installer add-on so the pump can be removed for winterizing. We don't do that in sunny (parched) California.

Likely it was a 230-240v installation and could be done that way again. Your new pump has a built in timer and time clock and will take some getting used to in operation. You won't use an external time clock.

 

[denicio]

Thanks for this, very helpful. I can handle wiring this up to match what I had, although Home Depot did not have what I need. Any thoughts on where I should be looking for the cord and plug that would be appropriate… it sure if I need to look at pool stores, hardware stores, etc

 

[1poolman1]

A picture of what you had would be good. Also the outlet it was plugged into.

 

[denicio]

Here you go!

 

[1poolman1]

Just disconnect it from the old and install to the new. That is a "made up" cord. The plug (20amp), cable (12ga is best), bushing in the pump, are all items that can be purchased and put together.

 

[denicio]

Thanks. The plug is actually a 15amp if that matters…if not, I can try to moving over. I thought about it for a second initially, but then the screws were rusted on the old one and I figured I’ll start fresh and avoid the hassle…but if I can use this one, I’ll figure out how to get the other one off. Thanks again!!

 

[1poolman1]

Thanks. The plug is actually a 15amp if that matters…if not, I can try to moving over. I thought about it for a second initially, but then the screws were rusted on the old one and I figured I’ll start fresh and avoid the hassle…but if I can use this one, I’ll figure out how to get the other one off. Thanks again!!

Pull the four screws on the corners of the old pump and you will expose the high-voltage compartment. Just disconnect the wires from their terminals, unscrew the busing from the housing, and remove the whole cord assembly.

 

[denicio]

Thanks again for your help! It took a while to get the cord from the old pump because the screws were so rusted, but I finally got it off and connected it to the new one. Is the water grip nut on good enough? I didn’t want to force it any more? Also, where do bond this one…there was a big screw on the old one, the only thing I can see on this one is right under the ground wire. Appreciate your help and have a great night!

 

[denicio]

Well, stopped in my tracks. Even though the plumbing lines up, the new pump is a little taller and it doesn’t fit under the lines going into the filter. So I guess I either need to start rearranging pipes or get a new pump!

 

[1poolman1]

Thanks again for your help! It took a while to get the cord from the old pump because the screws were so rusted, but I finally got it off and connected it to the new one. Is the water grip nut on good enough? I didn’t want to force it any more? Also, where do bond this one…there was a big screw on the old one, the only thing I can see on this one is right under the ground wire. Appreciate your help and have a great night!
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Ground wire is attached inside the pump. It should be the green wire in the cable. The bond wire attaches to the copper lug on the outside of the drive. It will be labeled in the instructions.