The GFCI on the side is not a breaker and it does not have anything to do with the pump.
Keeping my fingers crossed.Can you show that?
That is more likely a GFCI device/outlet that is for the pool lights, not a GFCI breaker.Thank you. I failed to include the photo of a GFCI breaker on the side of the timer box. Hope that will maintain the needed safety feature.
Thank you. Do I need to replace the mail panel breakers with GFCI or those in the control box?There may have been one there at a time, maybe it was tripping so it was removed otherwise it could never pass.
It passed inspection because at the time that pool was built it was not a code requirement.Oh no. Don’t know how it passed inspections.
What’s the easiest way to fix it - at the main panel or at the control box?
Thank you for sharing this chart. What would 20818CH indicate?
Is this the right motor to replace my current motor? I didn't see any controls on it.A Nidec NPTQ 165 motor is a good replacement motor that has its own control.
Nidec Neptune NPTQ165 is the variable-speed 1.65THP Nidec pump motor. The motor you reference will not bolt to the Whisperflo and is not variable-speed.Is this the right motor to replace my current motor? I didn't see any controls on it.
In California your limitations are either a new VSP or a variable-speed motor. A Nidec Neptune NPTQ165 motor, PS1000 shaft seal, Whisperflo body gasket, would rebuild the existing pump. The motor has its own control for programming speeds and run times.My 20 years old pump motor bearings have failed and I have received excellent advice about dealing with it. Current pump is Pentair Whisperflow WFE-4 1HP with 2" plumbing and no automation other than a rotary clock. I am wondering if I was to replace the whole pump, what are my options. I'm in California.
In California your limitations are either a new VSP or a variable-speed motor. A Nidec Neptune NPTQ165 motor, PS1000 shaft seal, Whisperflo body gasket, would rebuild the existing pump. The motor has its own control for programming speeds and run times.
From the picture of the pump, it has seen much better days, but if the body is still good, that is a good option, no re-plumbing, minor electrical change (existing time-clock no longer used).
After that the options are many. There is nothing as good as new except new, so you may want to replace the entire pump. If it is used just for circulation and you have separate pumps for the spa jets and water feature, many here have found the Black & Decker/Calimar/Blue Torrent VSP's to work for them. Would require re-plumbing.
Many on this site have had good success with the Black & Decker/Calimar/Blue Torrent (same pump different label). If you get it you will have to replumb, but that's not that difficult if you're handy with PVC and take your time.Thank you for the detailed advice The filtration and recirculation pump body is good and we have two other pumps for the hot tub and the waterfall. The Nidec Neptune NPTQ165 VS motor ($700) alone would be an easy fit however it is $180 more than the CaliMar 3HP Variable Speed Pool Pump CMARVSP3.0 which is available at $519 while the Black and Decker 1.5HP VSP is selling for $849. Someone suggested the B&D pump being less expensive than CaliMar but I can’t find it for less anywhere.
The advantage of brand name equipment is that parts are easily available if and when needed. Not sure if the off-brands have any parts availability.
More options make it harder to choose. Not sure where to go from here. Will appreciate some advice
Replumbing is not a problem as long as intake height matches the Pentair Whisperflow WFE-4 pump otherwise I may have to find suitable base materials.Many on this site have had good success with the Black & Decker/Calimar/Blue Torrent (same pump different label). If you get it you will have to replumb, but that's not that difficult if you're handy with PVC and take your time.