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Pool Pump Installation
Posted on 7/7/22 at 9:37 pm
Posted on 7/7/22 at 9:37 pm
I bought a house last summer with a pool. Turns out all the pool equipment is dated. The pump is a single speed pump and is now starting to leak from the seals and I continuously get air in my filter so it’s not circulating any water. It’s got to be replaced ASAP. Going to Leslie’s tomorrow to purchase a Hayward Variable Speed pump. The way the plumbing is set up, it doesn’t appear to make for an easy install. Should I use a recommendation from Leslie’s for this replacement? I’m sure the service will be terrible and anything to do with a pool these days is high.
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Posted on 7/7/22 at 10:52 pm to WestsideTiger2
In general, the installation is fairly straightforward in terms of plumbing. Any pool builder could help you out, but a plumber could modify the piping if that’s the only concern.
Electrical (well really controls) is where I’m not sure. My Hayward VSP is connected to my Hayward panel that integrates all the controls. If your system is really dated, is your control system setup for the VSP?
Electrical (well really controls) is where I’m not sure. My Hayward VSP is connected to my Hayward panel that integrates all the controls. If your system is really dated, is your control system setup for the VSP?
Posted on 7/8/22 at 3:25 am to WestsideTiger2
Since you will be cutting suction and discharge piping I would install couplings that you can unscrew to remove pump in future. Leslie’s should have fittings you need.
Posted on 7/8/22 at 4:42 am to Geaux1
One thing you may consider is replacing all the pump seals if the motor is still working. It’s a breakdown and rebuild job but it isn’t complicated. The usual failure is the ceramic seal.
You can also replace just the motor and the seal pack if the impeller and housing are ok.
Whatever you do, put the break away couplers as suggested above. When it needs service again, you don’t want to have to cut pipe the next time.
You can also replace just the motor and the seal pack if the impeller and housing are ok.
Whatever you do, put the break away couplers as suggested above. When it needs service again, you don’t want to have to cut pipe the next time.
This post was edited on 7/8/22 at 4:43 am
Posted on 7/8/22 at 5:31 am to WestsideTiger2
If in BR area I would recommend going to Clearwater pool and spa Those people have treated me very well. Especially the lady that I think owns the place. They have replaced seal on pump on spot (weekday, offseason) right on counter showing me how to do it myself next time. Very nice folks. I have bought a couple complete pumps from them and neither required me to cut pool piping.
Posted on 7/8/22 at 9:53 am to Hankg
Or go to Pinch a Penny. I bought one from there on one of their 20% off weekends. Plus i got a manufaturese rebate plus and Entergy rebate for VS pumps.
I installed myself. My old pump, the bearings were going out so it was loud AF. I kept is and gonna try and replace them DIY, just havent gotten to it.
I installed myself. My old pump, the bearings were going out so it was loud AF. I kept is and gonna try and replace them DIY, just havent gotten to it.
Posted on 7/8/22 at 8:25 pm to Hankg
Called Clearwater today. Couldn’t be more pleased with their service, they’re coming by next week to install. Thanks for the recommendation.
Posted on 7/9/22 at 10:23 am to WestsideTiger2
We made the switch from an old single speed to a VS last year. I did not see the value in spending the money for a VS then but now I do. The circulation and the skimmers work so much better.
The plumbing was not much different for us. The electrical is. Our old pump was run through a freeze guard and a timer . A vs has an electronic programmable panel so the old timer is not needed. The freeze guard, if you use it requires some additional configurations and I did not want to go through that. In freezing temps we just run it 24/7 on a low speed to keep the water moving.
The plumbing was not much different for us. The electrical is. Our old pump was run through a freeze guard and a timer . A vs has an electronic programmable panel so the old timer is not needed. The freeze guard, if you use it requires some additional configurations and I did not want to go through that. In freezing temps we just run it 24/7 on a low speed to keep the water moving.
This post was edited on 7/9/22 at 10:24 am
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