So our pool pump went out. We ordered a new one online. When it arrived I noticed its a portable 2 HP pump. It needs to be connected to a regular electric outlet and a ground wire. My question is, can I use this as a permanent pump? Im attaching pictures of the new ams old pump.
Portable Pump
- Thread starter luria8
- Start date
- Jul 21, 2013
- 53,336
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Your problem is your old pump and wiring is 220V and your new pump is 110V. You need to get a 220V pump to use your existing hard wiring.
This is the moment where you should definitely reflect on whether you really trust installing a new pump yourself. We all have our DIY limitations and we all have trouble admitting when we have run up against them, but when it comes to electricity and pools you need to be absolutely sure you know what you are doing.
cfherrman
TFP Guide
I have the same pump except 1 hp and 110 only, I do not believe it's a true portable pump.
It will be tough to get it to work on 110, either get a 220 v version or get a less hp version
It will be tough to get it to work on 110, either get a 220 v version or get a less hp version
While you may be able to make the new pump work with some reworking of the plumbing and electrical, it's not nearly the pump your old pump was. I would suggest sending it back if you can and getting a pump with closer specs to the original.
Do you have any water features that require the larger pump (i.e. waterfall, fountain, slide, etc.)?
If you really want to use the new one you'll have to at very least change the breaker that feeds the pump, and re-identify the wires. Then you'll either need to add a receptacle and box or replace the cord with hardwiring.
Do you have any other equipment that is powered by that same breaker (i.e. swg, timer, etc.)?
Do you have any water features that require the larger pump (i.e. waterfall, fountain, slide, etc.)?
If you really want to use the new one you'll have to at very least change the breaker that feeds the pump, and re-identify the wires. Then you'll either need to add a receptacle and box or replace the cord with hardwiring.
Do you have any other equipment that is powered by that same breaker (i.e. swg, timer, etc.)?
your old pump is 240v, your new pump is 120v. do you have a 120v outlet by the pool? also you are going to pull double the amps with this new pump. is your breaker and wiring spec'd for that?
Thanks for the concern, I honestly do appreciate it. We do have a certified family electrician helping with this. My husband will not dare do any electric work himself nor will I.
cfherrman
TFP Guide
If you have a family electrician this is doable, but hard wire the line from the box to the pump. Correctly size the wire
The green wire on the motor case is a bonding wire to be hooked to your bonding loop, if you have non leave unhooked, do not hook to wire ground.
The green wire on the motor case is a bonding wire to be hooked to your bonding loop, if you have non leave unhooked, do not hook to wire ground.
cfherrman
TFP Guide
Hey if it's not too far yet ask about sending that pump back and getting the 220v version, even paying shipping should be cheaper than a 110v install
Yes that’s what I am doing. I will return the pump and just buy a Pentair one. What is the difference between 220/230 volts? Thats the only difference I see on the one I am buying. Thanks a bunch for all the help!! Attached is a picture of the label.
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