- Mar 11, 2015
- 1,746
- Pool Size
- 20000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
I currently have a 1 HP Hayward Superpump (model SP2607X10) with a single speed motor (1hp, SF 1.1).
The original motor lasted 9 years (replaced June 2013). Next year will be 9 years on the current motor, so I figured I would learn about replacement options ahead of time so when it comes time for motor replacement again I‘m not scrambling trying to figure out the best option. Hopefully, the current motor will last longer, but you never know.
I’m considering upgrading from a single speed motor to a variable speed motor. Part of what’s confusing is if changing the motor would also require changing other pump parts such as the impeller.
INYO Pools shows this variable motor as a replacement for my Superpump motor.
Since it is rated up to 1.65HP, would I need to change my impeller to this 1.5HP Superpump impeller?
Looking at the parts list for my Superpump, it appears the included impeller is rate 1HP. This would be too small, correct? The diffuser and seal plate look to be rated for 1/2 thru 2HP, so they should be ok, correct?
Are there other considerations I need to keep in mind when going with a higher HP motor, such as plumbing size, filter size, etc?
Am I on the right track? Anything else I should know? Advice most welcome!
The original motor lasted 9 years (replaced June 2013). Next year will be 9 years on the current motor, so I figured I would learn about replacement options ahead of time so when it comes time for motor replacement again I‘m not scrambling trying to figure out the best option. Hopefully, the current motor will last longer, but you never know.
I’m considering upgrading from a single speed motor to a variable speed motor. Part of what’s confusing is if changing the motor would also require changing other pump parts such as the impeller.
INYO Pools shows this variable motor as a replacement for my Superpump motor.
Century (A.O. Smith) 1.65 HP Motor, V-Green, Round Flange 56J, Variable Speed, 208-230V - Model ECM16CU - INYOPools.com
V-Green 1.65 HP Round Flange 56J Variable Speed Motor - ECM16CU
www.inyopools.com
Since it is rated up to 1.65HP, would I need to change my impeller to this 1.5HP Superpump impeller?
Pureline Generic Impeller for Select Hayward 1.5 HP Up Rate, 1 HP Full Rate Pumps, Compatible with SPX2610C - PL2672 - INYOPools.com
Replacement Impeller 1.5 THP For Hayward Super pump
www.inyopools.com
Looking at the parts list for my Superpump, it appears the included impeller is rate 1HP. This would be too small, correct? The diffuser and seal plate look to be rated for 1/2 thru 2HP, so they should be ok, correct?
Are there other considerations I need to keep in mind when going with a higher HP motor, such as plumbing size, filter size, etc?
Am I on the right track? Anything else I should know? Advice most welcome!
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