I’m new on the forum, thanks in advance for your recommendations. Any experience with Black &Decker variable speed motor? I must change my motor and not sure about the B&D option. Thanks
Variable speed motor
- Thread starter Wilo
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- Jun 1, 2018
- 16,012
- Pool Size
- 26000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Here’s some info-
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The longevity of these pumps has not yet been quantified as they simply have not been around for long enough.
Several here have had no issues & some have had several problems. It’s a gamble that some see as worth the risk due to the price tag when compared to other big brand name pumps. YMMV.
I generally recommend folks get an extended warranty if purchasing one of these to help sure their bets.
There’s quite a few threads on the subject
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Several here have had no issues & some have had several problems. It’s a gamble that some see as worth the risk due to the price tag when compared to other big brand name pumps. YMMV.
I generally recommend folks get an extended warranty if purchasing one of these to help sure their bets.
There’s quite a few threads on the subject
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- Jun 1, 2018
- 16,012
- Pool Size
- 26000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Wilo, tell us more about your pool.
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Is this for your main pump?
Do you have automation now or wish to have it in the future?
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Do you have automation now or wish to have it in the future?
My pool is 18 yers old, 14 thousand gallons. Hayward automated system using salt. However in last 5 years I moved from salt to instant CL cause T cell stopped working as expected. Motor I have is 2 speed and this is the second one in 18 years, not bad, however my neighbor have moved to variable speed motor and he has seen his electric bill dropped significantly. Im convince to move to variable speed but 2k for intelliflow is too high at this moment. So any recommendation about variable speed motor for 14k gallons using salt ( I’m coming Back to salt) is appreciated. The Black an Decker calls my attention due to the 5 year warranty but not sure about it yet,
- Jul 21, 2013
- 65,123
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Welcome to TFP.
What does your Hayward automation system automate?
Do you have a spa?
To optimally run a VS pump you want the speeds controlled by your Hayward system. Which system do you have?
With the B+D pump you will need to also buy the Automation Adapter and have some high voltage relay’s available in your panel for speed control.
That has worked for some members while this one is having problems making it work…
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Consider getting a Hayward TriStar VS pump that can be directly controlled by your Hayward automation system.
What does your Hayward automation system automate?
Do you have a spa?
To optimally run a VS pump you want the speeds controlled by your Hayward system. Which system do you have?
With the B+D pump you will need to also buy the Automation Adapter and have some high voltage relay’s available in your panel for speed control.
That has worked for some members while this one is having problems making it work…
Wiring in black & decker vsp to pro logic with automation adapter
So I upgraded from my single speed Hayward pump to a 3hp b&d variable speed pump and I'm having a hard time figuring out how to connect the b&d automation adapter to the pro logic pl-p-4 system. Can anyone assist? Thanks!
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Consider getting a Hayward TriStar VS pump that can be directly controlled by your Hayward automation system.
Best way to go is with same brand motor for reasons mentioned before me.
- Jun 1, 2018
- 16,012
- Pool Size
- 26000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
As AJ mentioned ideally you should go with a Hayward VS pump for the most seamless connection to your automation.
There are caveats when using one that doesn’t match.
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*For your salt cell - be sure you get one that is rated for at least 2x’s your pool’s volume or larger to ensure you have plenty of wiggle room with chlorination & don’t have to run it full blast to produce adequate fc. A tcell 15 fits the bill.
The less you need to run it the longer it will live in “people years” .
They are rated to have a finite life expectancy of 8-10k hours if run at 100% so that equates to 16-20k hours @ 50% & so on however you wanna slice it.
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There are caveats when using one that doesn’t match.
Calimar/Circupool/BD/Blue Torrent Pump - Further Reading
www.troublefreepool.com
The less you need to run it the longer it will live in “people years” .
They are rated to have a finite life expectancy of 8-10k hours if run at 100% so that equates to 16-20k hours @ 50% & so on however you wanna slice it.
Pool Care Basics