New pump suggestions

[the taxidermist]

Seems my intelliflo is dead (7 years). It happened while away. The control panel no longer works at all. I measured everything and electricity is being delivered.

I had a VS 3hp. Have these pumps been discontinued? The prices seem very very high for a replacement.

My pool is about 12k gallons. Any suggestions on a new pump?

Thanks in advance!

 

[1poolman1]

A Hayward TrStar 1.85 hp VSP would work well, unless you have automation.

 

[guinness]

You mention Intelliflo, but your signature states 1.5 HP pump - do you have a Superflo VS? Also you measured 240v between L1 and L2 at the pump?

 

[the taxidermist]

Power is running all the way to the drive unit. Unfortunately I cannot open the drive unit as i do not have the correct hex tool.

 

[Jimrahbe]

Tax,

While you are most likely correct that your control head is dead, I suggest that you double check how you measured the 240 volts into the pump.

I say this because we have seen several cases where the OP thought they had 240 volts when the really only had 120 volts. To measure 240 volts, you have to measure between the two pump inputs, L1 and L2. You can't measure L1 to ground and then L2 to ground as this can give you a false reading.

You have to use a voltmeter; you cannot use a neon light type of tester.

If you measured between L1 and L2 and had 240 volts, then most likely your control head is dead.

If you did not measure between L1 and L2, then I suggest you test it again, just to make sure.

Thanks,

Jim R.

 

[the taxidermist]

Yes there is 240 measuring from L1 to L2. There is 240 on the pcb as well, where it connects up. There is no voltage on the header to the keypad, however. I would expect 5V here, the keypad is 5v serial.

 

[the taxidermist]

Question now, is it worth it to buy a new drive assembly or a pump?

 

[Jimrahbe]

Tax,

If this were my pool, at 7 years old, I'd replace the whole pump. I say this because the newer IntelliFlo pumps are even more energy efficient than the one you have now.

That said, a new control head is about half the cost of a new pump.

Of course, that assumes you can find either one.

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Thanks,

Jim R.

 

[the taxidermist]

Thank Jim. I now need to see what is available locally.

 

[the taxidermist]

A Hayward TrStar 1.85 hp VSP would work well, unless you have automation.

No automation, just a very simple pool. Vac line and skimmer.