Hi all,
First of all THANK YOU! I am new home owner and just got my pool crystal clear using SLAM! Took a while because it was very dirty, I have cartridge filter, and no bottom drain (didn't know that until I reached crystal clear- just two skimmers).
Now the pump has died- I suspected it was not going to last long as I had to manually turn the motor shaft to get it to break free when I first got things going and now it has fully died. Very few videos on the dying pump sound, here's exactly the sound mine was making Sounds of a dying pool motor Manual turning is now very difficult and jumpy- I can feel the notchiness and intermittent resistance from the magnets (I think).
Right before the motor died, I had just replaced the impeller which had a worn flange and I also lubed all the seals. All the bearings and the rest of the pump housing are solid so I'd like to keep it but I want to upgrade to variable, mostly for the quieter operation. I have found inyopools to be helpful, but they don't list a variable option for my pump (here). There don't seem to be clear standards for pump fits, so I'm asking you experienced folks for help.
Is there a variable speed motor I could fit to my pump?
My Setup:
2 skimmers, NO drain, 2 returns + cleaner jet/return, jets by low end stairs, and then a swim out with seats and jets. I would LIKE more pressure coming out of the jets in the swim out- not sure if that would just be something with a higher HP or GPM. I have manipulated valves to divert more water to that swim out and that only takes if from imperceptible trickle to a light flow.
Pump: Hayward Tristar SP3210EE
Motor: Century SP3210Z1BE 1HP
Filter: Sta-Rite SM120
32,000 Gallons
Thank you in advance for insights and recommendations!
First of all THANK YOU! I am new home owner and just got my pool crystal clear using SLAM! Took a while because it was very dirty, I have cartridge filter, and no bottom drain (didn't know that until I reached crystal clear- just two skimmers).
Now the pump has died- I suspected it was not going to last long as I had to manually turn the motor shaft to get it to break free when I first got things going and now it has fully died. Very few videos on the dying pump sound, here's exactly the sound mine was making Sounds of a dying pool motor Manual turning is now very difficult and jumpy- I can feel the notchiness and intermittent resistance from the magnets (I think).
Right before the motor died, I had just replaced the impeller which had a worn flange and I also lubed all the seals. All the bearings and the rest of the pump housing are solid so I'd like to keep it but I want to upgrade to variable, mostly for the quieter operation. I have found inyopools to be helpful, but they don't list a variable option for my pump (here). There don't seem to be clear standards for pump fits, so I'm asking you experienced folks for help.
Is there a variable speed motor I could fit to my pump?
My Setup:
2 skimmers, NO drain, 2 returns + cleaner jet/return, jets by low end stairs, and then a swim out with seats and jets. I would LIKE more pressure coming out of the jets in the swim out- not sure if that would just be something with a higher HP or GPM. I have manipulated valves to divert more water to that swim out and that only takes if from imperceptible trickle to a light flow.
Pump: Hayward Tristar SP3210EE
Motor: Century SP3210Z1BE 1HP
Filter: Sta-Rite SM120
32,000 Gallons
Thank you in advance for insights and recommendations!
