Hi gang,
I have a 2HP Pentair Whisperflo WF-8, and also a Pentair Tagelus sand filter I installed last year after my cartridge filter cracked. The pvc pipe coming out from the filter blew off last year. It was suggested in a previous post to me that the motor might be too much for the filter, and there was a lot of vibration in that part of the pvc. It has also been suggested I don't need a 2HP motor, so I'm here looking for advice. I have done a lot of reading but I'm not sure if I can find a straight answer.
I have an attached spa, but we never use it. I don't know what other information would be helpful. Can I use a lower HP motor, do I need a variable speed motor or a 2 speed motor? Can I replace the motor without replacing the pump, or do I need to replace the whole combo? What specs do I need for a replacement motor? I am hesitant to contact someone like INYOpools for advice because I have that feeling in the back of my mind they are going to sell me an entire motor/pump when maybe I just need a motor. Though I don't have a budget, I'm trying to be as cost effective as possible.
I appreciate any advice you can give me!
Edit: I also have a fountain inside of the spa, but I won't cry if I can't use that either
I have a 2HP Pentair Whisperflo WF-8, and also a Pentair Tagelus sand filter I installed last year after my cartridge filter cracked. The pvc pipe coming out from the filter blew off last year. It was suggested in a previous post to me that the motor might be too much for the filter, and there was a lot of vibration in that part of the pvc. It has also been suggested I don't need a 2HP motor, so I'm here looking for advice. I have done a lot of reading but I'm not sure if I can find a straight answer.
I have an attached spa, but we never use it. I don't know what other information would be helpful. Can I use a lower HP motor, do I need a variable speed motor or a 2 speed motor? Can I replace the motor without replacing the pump, or do I need to replace the whole combo? What specs do I need for a replacement motor? I am hesitant to contact someone like INYOpools for advice because I have that feeling in the back of my mind they are going to sell me an entire motor/pump when maybe I just need a motor. Though I don't have a budget, I'm trying to be as cost effective as possible.
I appreciate any advice you can give me!
Edit: I also have a fountain inside of the spa, but I won't cry if I can't use that either