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The EcoStar pumps use a three phase motor with a variable frequency drive that converts the power from single phase into three phase at the right frequency. | The EcoStar pumps use a three phase motor with a variable frequency drive that converts the power from single phase into three phase at the right frequency. | ||
| − | Consider the [[Hayward TriStar VS Pumps]] as a replacement for a failed EcoStar pump if you want another VS pump | + | Consider the [[Hayward TriStar VS Pumps]] as a replacement for a failed EcoStar pump if you want another VS pump. |
| + | ==Replacing the Motor if the Drive Fails== | ||
The wet end of the Hayward TriStar pump is exactly the same as the EcoStar. They use the same housing, diffuser, and impeller.<ref>https://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/sp3400vsp-failed-need-replacement-recommendations.170108/post-1499328</ref> You can replace the motor of the EcoStar with a single or dual speed motor which will result in the same pump as the TriStar. | The wet end of the Hayward TriStar pump is exactly the same as the EcoStar. They use the same housing, diffuser, and impeller.<ref>https://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/sp3400vsp-failed-need-replacement-recommendations.170108/post-1499328</ref> You can replace the motor of the EcoStar with a single or dual speed motor which will result in the same pump as the TriStar. | ||
Revision as of 18:11, 1 October 2019
Hayward EcoStar Pumps
EcoStar is a line of Variable Speed Pumps (VSP). Models are SP3400VSP and SP3400VSPVR,
The EcoStar pumps use a three phase motor with a variable frequency drive that converts the power from single phase into three phase at the right frequency.
Consider the Hayward TriStar VS Pumps as a replacement for a failed EcoStar pump if you want another VS pump.
Replacing the Motor if the Drive Fails
The wet end of the Hayward TriStar pump is exactly the same as the EcoStar. They use the same housing, diffuser, and impeller.[1] You can replace the motor of the EcoStar with a single or dual speed motor which will result in the same pump as the TriStar.
Hayward said you could swap in a single speed Tristar motor for that unit and convert it to a single speed motor. Spx3230z1ber would the part number for 3hp Tristar motor.[2]
EcoStar Technical Guide
DRIVE ERROR - PUMP HAS STALLED error
We have seen that failure for the EcoStar many times in the past couple of years. The control head dies. You can replace the control head but it is almost the same price as the whole pump. There are plenty of threads about it, but not solutions.
Some members have reported having positive results by calling Hayward. They know about the SP3400VSP pumps issues, and have been offering up replacement parts, and/or huge discounts on a new pump. Give it a try
Diagnostics
Motor
If the impeller being hard to turn that's ususally motor/shaft/bearing issue.
If the the impeller being easy to turn that's usually a controller/drive related.
Drive
Remove the Blue, Black and Red wires from the drive and check each motor lead to ground.[3]
There should be no continuity.
Next, check continuity from lead to lead. Ohms reading should be between 0.5 and 1.0 ohms max.
If any of these readings are outside limits, replace motor. If they are within range, replace drive.
"POOL VSC COMM" error
- Shut off power for 10 minutes and then repower.[4]
- Check the communication wiring.
Or
- Make sure the pump run button on the controller is off then turn power off to the drive & controller via the breaker and leave it off for at least 30 sec.[5]
- Power on the drive first, and then after 30 sec the controller.
- After another 30 sec, try to start the pump.
If it still does not work, repeat for a few more times doubling the wait time each round before giving up. Or if you want, just start with really long wait times. But 30 sec usually works.
Diagnostics
Press the Menu button until the Diagnostic screen appears (fig 83). This menu provides important information about the performance of the pump that can be used during troubleshooting. Below are the different screens and their meaning. These are all real-time displays. Press the ‘>’ button to view information.[6]
When "Event Log" is displayed, press + to view the fault events.
Freeze Protection
The EcoStar does not have built in freeze protection. It does have a low temp setting that only keeps the drive at or above the low temp set point. It is not intended to protect the system from freezing.[7]
Low Temperature Operation
Press menu, press and hold < > and it will unlock configuration menu. Press > till you get to “low temp operation” it takes more than 7 presses to get to it. There you can enable or disable. I think the next press will get to the speed it will run at. Press again and you can set temp.[8]
- ↑ https://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/sp3400vsp-failed-need-replacement-recommendations.170108/post-1499328
- ↑ https://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/hayward-ecostar-sp3400-possible-to-bypass-the-drive.194575/post-1716634
- ↑ https://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/hayward-ecostar-sp3400-possible-to-bypass-the-drive.194575/post-1715295
- ↑ https://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/another-hayward-ecostar-not-working.194628/post-1715495
- ↑ https://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/another-hayward-ecostar-not-working.194628/post-1715555
- ↑ https://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/another-hayward-ecostar-not-working.194628/post-1715558
- ↑ https://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/hayward-ecostar-pump-freeze-protection-setting.52993/post-949524
- ↑ https://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/hayward-ecostar-pump-freeze-protection-setting.52993/post-447522
