Good afternoon everyone. I have a pentair superflow model 340043, two speed pump. I recently replaced the bearings and seals on it. Lately I am seeing the inpool vacuum having difficulty to move around. Once I close the skimmer valve and just leave the vacuum side open, it has enough suction to move around. I did use the vacuum flow meter and all looks fine, but mainly works once I leave vacuum side open. If I open the skimmer valve a bit, it moves but not as much and just stays around same section.
So I am guessing, its the motor not having enough power as it did. Next up I am guessing is to replace the motor, but #1 having issues to find a replacement two speed and #2 not sure if to stay with the 1.5hp rating for the new motor or upgrade to 2hp. I mention the upgrade because I do have a long distance from the pool pump to the pool, about 45ft. I have always see some of the last jets in the pool return, not have enough flow. Questions are:
1. Would upgrading to 2hp on new motor make a difference?
2. Any recommendations of where I can find a replacement motor?
3. Does it even sound as a pump problem or might be something else?
Thanks again
So I am guessing, its the motor not having enough power as it did. Next up I am guessing is to replace the motor, but #1 having issues to find a replacement two speed and #2 not sure if to stay with the 1.5hp rating for the new motor or upgrade to 2hp. I mention the upgrade because I do have a long distance from the pool pump to the pool, about 45ft. I have always see some of the last jets in the pool return, not have enough flow. Questions are:
1. Would upgrading to 2hp on new motor make a difference?
2. Any recommendations of where I can find a replacement motor?
3. Does it even sound as a pump problem or might be something else?
Thanks again