Hayward upgrade

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PaulJA posted this 15 April 2022

Hello Folks,

  The motor, a 1.5hp Hayward SP1610Z1M single speed I believe, on my pump is getting ready to give up the ghost judging by the increasingly & extremely loud "humming" noise it's developed in the last week or so. I've been advised that I am required by law to go with a variable speed motor now. Economically, I'd prefer to replace the motor only as the basket and impeller assembly appear to be functioning properly. If you can provide insight & advice regarding a suitable variable speed motor to replace the single speed one, I would sure appreciate it... thank you very much.

InyoRich posted this 15 April 2022

You must be in California and under the Title 20 regulations.  Your SP1610Z1M motor can be replaced with this V-Green 1.65 HP Variable Speed Motor - ECM16CU 

When you install it and set it up properly it will save you quite a bit on your electric bill; don't forget to check with your local city or utility company to see if you can get a rebate on it as well.  PLEASE NOTE that the variable-speed motors operate on 220 volts only and need an adapter to interface with an automation system if you have one.  And don't forget to order a Tune-Up Kit so you have new o-rings and a new motor shaft seal for a leak-free installation.  Click on the link below for the correct kit for your model pump:

Hayward Super Pump Tune-Up Kit
Hayward Super II Tune-Up Kit
Hayward Max-Flo Tune-Up Kit

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