Hi all,
I’m new to the forum and would love to get some advice/input from some of you experts out there. I have a Pentair Super Flo 1.5hp pump that’s only 3 years old which I bought new and had installed from my local pool store. Yesterday I noticed it started making what I can describe as a high pitch “whining” sound coming from the motor area. It obviously didn’t sound right so I turned off the pump to prevent any damage. I started searching online for some answers and I came across two solutions; replacing some bearings or replacing the motor all together. Now, I’m somewhat handy but from what I’ve read it seems the bearing replacement might be a little outside my comfort/skill level. The motor replacement seems more along my speed. Can any of you fine folks out there tell me if the solutions I found seem appropriate? Also, would it be more cost effective to just replace the motor or send the current motor to be serviced by my local pool store. I also don’t understand how it’s only been a few years and I already have to replace parts on this pump. I’ve never ran the pump dry and always prime it properly when cleaning out my filter. Is this a common issue with variable speed pumps or is it possible I just have a lemon? My previous pump was a Hayward single speed pump which lasted over 10 years without even replacing the motor. When that pump finally died on me that’s when I decided to try out the more energy efficient variable speed pump. Just my opinion here, but it seems like I probably made the wrong choice. Anyhow, I would greatly appreciate any input with my issue. Thank you in advance.
-Ozzie
I’m new to the forum and would love to get some advice/input from some of you experts out there. I have a Pentair Super Flo 1.5hp pump that’s only 3 years old which I bought new and had installed from my local pool store. Yesterday I noticed it started making what I can describe as a high pitch “whining” sound coming from the motor area. It obviously didn’t sound right so I turned off the pump to prevent any damage. I started searching online for some answers and I came across two solutions; replacing some bearings or replacing the motor all together. Now, I’m somewhat handy but from what I’ve read it seems the bearing replacement might be a little outside my comfort/skill level. The motor replacement seems more along my speed. Can any of you fine folks out there tell me if the solutions I found seem appropriate? Also, would it be more cost effective to just replace the motor or send the current motor to be serviced by my local pool store. I also don’t understand how it’s only been a few years and I already have to replace parts on this pump. I’ve never ran the pump dry and always prime it properly when cleaning out my filter. Is this a common issue with variable speed pumps or is it possible I just have a lemon? My previous pump was a Hayward single speed pump which lasted over 10 years without even replacing the motor. When that pump finally died on me that’s when I decided to try out the more energy efficient variable speed pump. Just my opinion here, but it seems like I probably made the wrong choice. Anyhow, I would greatly appreciate any input with my issue. Thank you in advance.
-Ozzie
