trying to find a new pump. Need help

[Amyandmike02]

We are buying a new pump. I currently have a Hayward sp3210x15. I think the Hayward Tristar pool pump 115/230V, 1.5 HP
MPN
SP3210X15 Replaced by W3SP3210X15
is what i need to purchase. Is this correct?

 

[mas985]

Welcome to the forum!

If you want a direct replacement, then that will do. However, with the new DOE regulations in place, it may be difficult to find that pump as they are not being manufactured anymore. Plus that pump is probably much larger (THP) than you actually need. Is the pump running any high flow water features (spa, waterfall, etc)?

It might be a good time to consider upgrading to a VS pump instead and save on energy costs.

 

[Amyandmike02]

Welcome to the forum!

If you want a direct replacement, then that will do. However, with the new DOE regulations in place, it may be difficult to find that pump as they are not being manufactured anymore. Plus that pump is probably much larger (THP) than you actually need. Is the pump running any high flow water features (spa, waterfall, etc)?

It might be a good time to consider upgrading to a VS pump instead and save on energy costs.

Thank you for the welcome! I don't know a lot about the mechanical side of the pool. It is not running a spa or waterfall. the only "extra" we have is a pool cleaner. It has it's own motor though. I will look into the VS pumps.

 

[wireform]

Yes you have pool cleaner and its own motor but is it a robotic cleaner with a wire or a suction/pressure side cleaner with hose that plugs into the port in the water?

 

[cowboycasey]

I think the V green can be used to replace your motor but call inyo and make sure

Also get a salt or SCS seal and rebuild kit..

Century (A.O. Smith) 1.65 HP Motor, V-Green, Square Flange 48Y, Variable Speed - Model ECM16SQU - INYOPools.com

V-Green 1.65 HP Square Flange 48Y Variable Speed Motor - ECM16SQU

www.inyopools.com

 

[Amyandmike02]

Yes you have pool cleaner and its own motor but is it a robotic cleaner with a wire or a suction/pressure side cleaner with hose that plugs into the port in the water?

it is a polaris vac sweep 280. has a hose that plugs into the port on the side of the pool.

 

[willygee]

We are buying a new pump. I currently have a Hayward sp3210x15. I think the Hayward Tristar pool pump 115/230V, 1.5 HP
MPN
SP3210X15 Replaced by W3SP3210X15
is what i need to purchase. Is this correct?

I have an nearly identical Tristar (1hp 1.85sf 1.85THP) 11 years old . These pumps are robust..powers 4 jets,falls,2 main drains,skimmer and cleaning port all at the same time..i can even drop pool level after a hard rain while all above in operation. I have a V Green 1.65 VS motor on standby per advise from TFP forum member JameW. The V Green 1.65 is motor and control panel only as the wet end of my Tristar pump is in excellent condition. Still can't believe the longevity of these Tristars.