Switch to VS motor without changing entire pump?

[Poolnerdgrandma]

Our pump is about 6 years old. The motor has died. Hubby was going to replace just the motor Hayward 2HP 2 Speed). If we got a VS motor, how would that work with the (very clunky) automation?
Thoughts?

 

[PoolStored]

We would need the make and model# of the pump (not the motor), there should be a label on the basket side of the pump (not the motor label).
If you can take a picture of that label, we can help..

 

[Poolnerdgrandma]

Here you go!

 

[PoolStored]

This is the right vsp package.

Hayward Super II VS Motor Upgrade Kit - 2.2 HP - MKIT2VS22 - INYOPools.com

Hayward Super II VS Motor Upgrade Kit - 2.2HP

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I think you will only get pump on off through the prologic... @ajw22 can likely confirm.

 

[ajw22]

This is the right vsp package.

Hayward Super II VS Motor Upgrade Kit - 2.2 HP - MKIT2VS22 - INYOPools.com

Hayward Super II VS Motor Upgrade Kit - 2.2HP

www.inyopools.com

I think you will only get pump on off through the prologic... @ajw22 can likely confirm.

That is a Century VGREEN EVO™ MOTOR

You can control the on/off function through your ProLogic automation, but you cannot control the pump's RPMs. This article reviews the compatibility of your automation with Century motors.

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[Poolnerdgrandma]

Is there a different motor that would permit greater control?

 

[PoolStored]

Hayward Triton VS 900 or 950.

 

[ajw22]

Is there a different motor that would permit greater control?

The latest Century VGreen EVO motors include Century Connect support and will automatically communicate using RS-485 with Jandy, Pentair, or Hayward automation systems. About 18 months after the introduction of the EVO VS motor, Century changed the motor’s firmware and began advertising its “Century Connect” feature.

Century VGreen EVO motors are available in 1.30, 1.65, and 2.25 THP models with square and c-face flange. Look for the Century Connect label on the packaging.

 

[Poolnerdgrandma]

So.... If we got the VS, we would just "run" the motor from the control panel/automation 24/7, and use one of the preprogrammed schedules on the motor to take advantage of the VS?

 

[Poolnerdgrandma]

Working to find replacement. Out of town for the long weekend. My current plan is to dump on chlorine to keep FC at good levels, and run our robot to mix the water up.
Any other suggestions?

 

[LMK17]

Are you 100% sure you don’t have a simple, fixable problem such as a bad capacitor? Ours needs replaced every few years. Super easy & cheap.

 

[Poolnerdgrandma]

Are you 100% sure you don’t have a simple, fixable problem such as a bad capacitor? Ours needs replaced every few years. Super easy & cheap.

Thanks, we'll check that.

 

[LMK17]

Thanks, we'll check that.

Our main sign is always that the motor will hum but not start up. It can manifest in other ways, too, though. Good luck!

 

[woodyp]

You could cover it if possible and raise it to SLAM level for your cya.

 

[Poolnerdgrandma]

So, the capacitor is bad. Replacement has arrived. We had already removed the motor, and new seal kit is on its way. Unfortunately, when we took the motor off to check the impeller, etc, we found all this corrosion.
Any suggestions as to how and to what degree to clean this off before reinstalling?

 

[ajw22]

Replace the motor.

 

[Poolnerdgrandma]

If we can limp along for $20 for a little while and get water circulating again, that's the plan for today. There are no replacements available locally and we're out of town for the weekend. We can try to clean off some of the corrosion or put it back together as-is. Open to suggestions on how and to what degree we should try to clean it.

 

[ajw22]

Open to suggestions on how and to what degree we should try to clean it.

Clean whatever comes off using a stiff wire brush.