Pump or motor replacement?

[apv]

So, I have two Jandy Stealth pumps (I believe 1.5 HP each) on my pool. Both 5 years old.

The pump powering the water feature and polaris is fine. But the main pump powering the skimmers is incredibly and annoyingly loud. I had a local pool supply company come by and take a look, and recommend two options since I have a problem with the bearings:

a) purchase and install new motor only -- around $600 - comes with one year warranty

or

b) purchase and install brand new variable speed Jandy @ 2.7 HP, which comes with a three year warranty and would also allow me to use a lot less power next swimming season (since it is variable speed).

Would love any and all advice. Is it possible to purchase a used variable speed for install?

Thanks in advance.

 

[ajw22]

Any reason you are only looking at Jandy pumps? You have any automation that would control it?

Look at ...

Pureline Prime 2.7 HP Variable Speed Pool Pump - PL2606 - INYOPools.com

PureLine Prime Variable Speed Pool Pump 1.65 HP

www.inyopools.com

 

[colonelkirby]

Check for rebate from your electric provider on VS pumps. Might be enough to sway your decision.

 

[tim5055]

Or, if you are happy with the way things work now just pull the motor and have a local shop rebuild it.

Places like this one are what you would want.

Hamilton Electric Works, Inc | Electric Motor Store Austin TX

Electric motor store. Electromechanical sales. Electromechanical repairs. Family-owned business. Over 75 years of experience. Call us to learn more.

hamilton-electric.com

 

[setsailsoon]

Here's another option for you : keep your pump (they can last 15 years or more with good maintenance) . Put a VS motor on it such as V-green. You can find the 1.65 hp for a little more than $400. If you install yourself it will pay out in a year or so. Even if you pay an installer it will payout in less than 2 years.

Hope this helps.

Chris

 

[apv]

Any reason you are only looking at Jandy pumps? You have any automation that would control it?

Look at ...

Pureline Prime 2.7 HP Variable Speed Pool Pump - PL2606 - INYOPools.com

PureLine Prime Variable Speed Pool Pump 1.65 HP

www.inyopools.com

Only reason is that it would pop right into place and we wouldn't have to monkey with any of the plumbing.

 

[apv]

Check for rebate from your electric provider on VS pumps. Might be enough to sway your decision.

I checked. It is $300 refund.

 

[colonelkirby]

I checked. It is $300 refund.

Nice! I'd buy one tomorrow if we got the rebate in Oncor area but we don't....

 

[apv]

Or, if you are happy with the way things work now just pull the motor and have a local shop rebuild it.

Places like this one are what you would want.

Hamilton Electric Works, Inc | Electric Motor Store Austin TX

Electric motor store. Electromechanical sales. Electromechanical repairs. Family-owned business. Over 75 years of experience. Call us to learn more.

hamilton-electric.com

Thanks. I called them. They don't work on pool pump motors anymore...

 

[tim5055]

Thanks. I called them. They don't work on pool pump motors anymore...

Look around. I pulled that one up with google. Almost ever town of any size has a rebuilder or three.