Switch to Lower hp Motor

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JimmyDix posted this 14 December 2020

I don't have a large pool. I'm estimating I'm around 8500 to 9000 gallons. It's an oval shape with some curves. Longest length is 25', width at 12', and shallow / deep at 3.5' and 5', respectively. 

i currently have a Hayward Max-Flo XL pump hooked to this system. And I believe it's a bit overkill. I'm turning over the pool's capacity multiple times a day. Given that this motor sounds like it has a bad shaft bearing (it's yelling at me), I was hoping to down grade the motor and switch out the impeller along with seals, as opposed to replacing the bearing for efforts to become more economical. This pump's housing is in great shape, the filter is like new, so I want to hold on to the housing. 

Could someone help me out with figuring out an good economical solution that could be a suitable motor? I was hoping something like the SPX2705Z1M 3/4 hp motor would be a good fit. Thank you!

 

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InyoRob posted this 04 January 2021

You could switch to the 3/4 SPX2705Z1M motor and downsize the impeller to part number SPX2700C.

A more energy-efficient option would be the 2-speed 1HP motor. The motor is part number SPX2707Z2M. The impeller is part number SPX2707CM.

majorivey posted this 26 February 2021

You could switch to the 3/4 SPX2705Z1M motor and downsize the impeller to part number SPX2700C. 8 ball pool

A more energy-efficient option would be the 2-speed 1HP motor. The motor is part number SPX2707Z2M. The impeller is part number SPX2707CM.

Hm, I agree.

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