Hello! I’m a first time poster but long time reader. I have a pump that seems to be running but there is no water flow whatsoever. The pump is 20 years old and has had lots of capacitor problems (replacements) and is very difficult to prime. I’ve already replaced the capacitor. I’ve checked the drive shaft and it is spinning but no flow. I’m looking to replace the entire pump and considering doing it myself. The existing pump is a Challenger 2.0HP single speed. That model is discontinued and the updated energy efficient version is very hard to find. I’m considering replacing it with a different 2.0 - 2.5 HP pump. I was wondering if anyone had any experience with this and the process of adjusting the plumbing and wiring with a completely different pump. We have a very old Jandy box that has the wired push button panel in the house. I’m pretty handy with PVC and electrical wiring.
Total Pump Replacement
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- Start date
- Jul 3, 2013
- 9,028
- Pool Size
- 15000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool SJ-40
Welcome to TFP 
Most pumps now are VS (Variable Speed) and way more efficient.. they work great and can run 24/7 at a very low speed or how ever many hours at a little higher rpm.. These 2 pumps would work very good to replace your pump..
www.discountsaltpool.com
www.discountsaltpool.com
Most pumps now are VS (Variable Speed) and way more efficient.. they work great and can run 24/7 at a very low speed or how ever many hours at a little higher rpm..
These 2 pumps would work very good to replace your pump..
CircuPool SmartFlo® Variable Speed Swimming Pool Pump | 1.7 THP
www.discountsaltpool.com
The CircuPool® SmartFlo® 3.0THP Pump | Discount Salt Pool
www.discountsaltpool.com
I have an old Jandy control box with this inside controller. I’m assuming it does not support variable speed. Can the speed be adjusted on the pump itself?Welcome to TFP
Most pumps now are VS (Variable Speed) and way more efficient.. they work great and can run 24/7 at a very low speed or how ever many hours at a little higher rpm..
CircuPool SmartFlo® Variable Speed Swimming Pool Pump | 1.7 THP
The CircuPool® SmartFlo® 3.0THP Pump | Discount Salt Pool
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- May 3, 2014
- 58,402
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
There will still be some single speed motors available for a short time, if they are in stock, but as of today, a Federal Regulation is in effect banning the sale of single speed motors over a certain HHP. So be ware of that.
Can the speed on a VS pump be controlled at the pump itself? Or does the control box need to support variable speed?
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- May 3, 2014
- 58,402
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Speed can be controlled at the pump itself. You wire a VS pump to get constant power. Then you schedule its operating times and rpm via the controller on the pump drive.
What do you use the Aqualink for?
What do you use the Aqualink for?
The Aqualink controls everything for the pool. Pump, Spa, Air Blower, Cleaner, Waterfall, Lights, and Heater.
- May 3, 2014
- 58,402
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Well, your pump would not longer be controlled by the Aqualink.
Might be time to consider upgrading the automation and pump as a pair.
Might be time to consider upgrading the automation and pump as a pair.
- Jul 21, 2013
- 52,508
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
VS pump support was added in Rev O of the Aqualink. What Rev is your system?
- Jul 21, 2013
- 52,508
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
VS pump can be set to run 24/7 at low speed and speed programming can be set on the pump.
- Jul 21, 2013
- 52,508
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
- May 3, 2014
- 58,402
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
- Jul 21, 2013
- 52,508
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Depends. We don't know if he has a dedicated spa jet pump.
A comploete description of his system and pics of the equipment pad would help us have a better picture to provide advice.
I’m looking to replace it with another single speed 2.0 HP pump. The pump also feeds the spa through automated valves. The waterfall is powered by a separate pump and the cleaner also has its own pump. The main pump is a Challenger 2.0 HP. I’m looking at the pump below for a replacement. My questions are if this pump could replace the Challenger and how difficult the wiring and re-plumbing would be. I’ve included pictures of the entire system. Thanks in advance for all the advice.
**The insulation around the pipes is from the winter freeze. I just haven’t taken it all back off yet.
www.doheny.com
**The insulation around the pipes is from the winter freeze. I just haven’t taken it all back off yet.
Pentair SuperFlo Pool Pump, 230V, 2 HP
Pentair SuperFlo Pool Pump, 230V, 2 HP. Hurry and purchase today at Doheny's Pool Supplies Fast
www.doheny.com
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- May 3, 2014
- 58,402
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Hurry -- single speed motors in most cases will no longer be sold once existing inventory is gone.
Federal regulation takes effect today.
Federal regulation takes effect today.
- Jul 21, 2013
- 52,508
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
- Jul 21, 2013
- 52,508
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
