Hello people of the internet!
I have a Hayward Super II Pump, 2.5HP, dual speed (see label).
It's about 11 years in service, and I think it's on it's way out - it's getting a little noisy (bearings?) and occasionally does not start - and just gets very hot instead. Right now I can usually let it cool off, and then start it again, and all is fine.
I have the iAquaLink 2.0 control / automation system (v1.5RS) which can control the low / high speed functions of this current pump. I originally had the AquaLink PDA, but changed a couple of years ago when the PDA finally gave up the ghost.
I am beginning to look at replacing this pump, and I would quite like a variable speed one. However I keep getting very confused with their ability to be controlled by an existing automation system.
What is the assembled wisdom here? The pool is small and I only need the throughput of the high speed end when running the waterfall feature (rare), cranking the heating up to max, or as a 1 hour skimmer boost to clear the pool surface of any debris. Most of the time low speed is great.
Do any pumps hook up to the iAqualink system that would let me control the RPM, or am I limited to the intelliflow and Jandy ePump?
If I got a Waterway PowerDefender 270, a) any reviews of that pump and b) what options would I have in controlling that from the iAquaLink app?
Alternatively, should I save cash and just replace the motor of the existing pump, or replace the whole thing with a 2-speed?
All thoughts / opinions appreciated!
I have a Hayward Super II Pump, 2.5HP, dual speed (see label).
It's about 11 years in service, and I think it's on it's way out - it's getting a little noisy (bearings?) and occasionally does not start - and just gets very hot instead. Right now I can usually let it cool off, and then start it again, and all is fine.
I have the iAquaLink 2.0 control / automation system (v1.5RS) which can control the low / high speed functions of this current pump. I originally had the AquaLink PDA, but changed a couple of years ago when the PDA finally gave up the ghost.
I am beginning to look at replacing this pump, and I would quite like a variable speed one. However I keep getting very confused with their ability to be controlled by an existing automation system.
What is the assembled wisdom here? The pool is small and I only need the throughput of the high speed end when running the waterfall feature (rare), cranking the heating up to max, or as a 1 hour skimmer boost to clear the pool surface of any debris. Most of the time low speed is great.
Do any pumps hook up to the iAqualink system that would let me control the RPM, or am I limited to the intelliflow and Jandy ePump?
If I got a Waterway PowerDefender 270, a) any reviews of that pump and b) what options would I have in controlling that from the iAquaLink app?
Alternatively, should I save cash and just replace the motor of the existing pump, or replace the whole thing with a 2-speed?
All thoughts / opinions appreciated!
