Wiring a 2sp Hayward pump to automatically switch from HI to LO?

[Fire]

Not sure if this is possible.....
Is there a way to wire my Hayward 2sp pump to my timer so I can run it on high then low automatically through the timer? Right now I have to manually switch HI/LO on the pump itself as the timer just turns the pump on/off.

My timer is an AUBE T1040

Thx

 

[ajw22]

You can do it by adding an Intermatic T106 to switch speeds to your existing timer. See...

Timer for 2-Speed Pump??

I have THIS 2-speed pool pump that I'd like to figure out how to put on a timer to switch it between low and high throughout the day. Currently, have the pump on one Intermatic timer and my Polaris on another one. I want to keep this capability but would like to add the capability to do the...

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[JamesW]

You really don't need high speed for normal circulation.

I would just use low speed for circulation and high speed for specific situations.

You really shouldn't need high speed at all.

 

[Fire]

You really don't need high speed for normal circulation.

I would just use low speed for circulation and high speed for specific situations.

You really shouldn't need high speed at all.

I'm finding that if I keep it on LO a small air bubble forms in the pump basket that slowly gets bigger over time. When it's on HI there is no air. If I leave it on LO for too long I'm afraid the pump will run dry.

 

[JamesW]

You might have an air leak. Maybe at the lid. Check the oring and make sure that it's clean and lubricated.