Hey TFP friends
My extremely old 3/4hp single speed Hayward pump has finally died and so I need to replace the pump. Easy solution is to just swap in a new single speed pump and im up and running again. I am, however, interested in the idea of a new VS pump but am not sure exactly how to wire it up with the SWG and timer. Currently my pump/SWG power comes from the sub panel with a 120v 20amp circuit and then goes through a Intermatic mechanical timer then that power is split to both the pump and the swg to ensure the salt cell only is receiving power when the pump kicks on. I have heard some people say I can eliminate the mechanical timer or something and the new VS can control schedule for both the pump and SWG maybe? Im a fairly capable DIYer and wired up everything myself originally but I am hoping to avoid a huge technical undertaking.
Im interested in folks thoughts on how easy it would be to put in a VS pump and rewire it to ensure the SWG is only on with VS runs, etc. Or if im better off just swapping in another single speed and not opening a can of worms.
Thanks in advance.
My extremely old 3/4hp single speed Hayward pump has finally died and so I need to replace the pump. Easy solution is to just swap in a new single speed pump and im up and running again. I am, however, interested in the idea of a new VS pump but am not sure exactly how to wire it up with the SWG and timer. Currently my pump/SWG power comes from the sub panel with a 120v 20amp circuit and then goes through a Intermatic mechanical timer then that power is split to both the pump and the swg to ensure the salt cell only is receiving power when the pump kicks on. I have heard some people say I can eliminate the mechanical timer or something and the new VS can control schedule for both the pump and SWG maybe? Im a fairly capable DIYer and wired up everything myself originally but I am hoping to avoid a huge technical undertaking.
Im interested in folks thoughts on how easy it would be to put in a VS pump and rewire it to ensure the SWG is only on with VS runs, etc. Or if im better off just swapping in another single speed and not opening a can of worms.
Thanks in advance.
