Water does not appear to be filtered very well

[aylad]

Give it a little while to cool off and then try to turn it on. Sometimes it will try to turn until it trips whatever breaker is supplying it (have you checked the breaker to see if it's thrown?). If after a couple of hours the breaker is still on, and the pump won't turn on, it unfortunately looks like time for a new motor. Fortunately, you can probably just replace the motor and not the whole pump. On a good note, if you do have to replace it, you can put a smaller motor on it and save quite a bit of money and fix your filtration problems at the same time!


Janet

[BigDave]

...you can put a smaller motor on it and save...

I'm sorry to contradict, but...
You'll need a motor that can supply enough power for the impeller. So stick with a motor with at least the same HP rating (or at least the same HP x Service Factor) unless you change the impeller as well.
You can, and I'd recommend it, buy a two speed motor and only run the low speed. This will save energy and give you better filtration, downside is suction for skimming and vacuuming is less and the two speed motor will cost more.

[leena]

ok i have unplugged it and am letting it cool off, the housing was very hot. I checked the breaker, none were tripped. It says Jacuzzi on the lid but a sticker on the side says Magnetek 1.5HP so I am assuming that is the motor. Serial #BU4-10. Please make me feel better and tell me that the pump "freezing up" and having to be knocked loose was a sign that it was going down?......I am so aggravated at my son!!!!
So you can buy just motors for these pumps? Hmm, well the one we have is obviously too strong because the return jet is so powerful its almost painful, plus the suction was so strong that the vacuum would stick to the bottom of the pool while trying to vacuum. Not to mention that it shoots everything thru the filter
So can I get an opinion from a couple of people as to where to buy a new pump if thats the route I go. Is that Hayward Superpump 1/2HP a good one for me to consider? My pool is 52"x24' round above ground, (approx 13,000gallons) ,200lb sand filter.

[Watermom]

Here is an article on Pool Solutions you can read while you are waiting for others to reply. http://www.poolsolutions.com/gd/abov...-problems.html

[leena]

I plugged the pump back up after letting it cool off all night. Nothing, not even a humming sound when I turn it on. Is it possible that something fixable has happened? or am I looking for a new pump? If so, please recommend a website to order from or a store in one of these areas: Chattanooga TN, Fort Payne AL, or Fort Oglethorpe GA. Thanks. Unless someone tells me different, guess I will go with a 1/2HP pump or the next smallest size that offers a hi/low setting.

[Watermom]

I have asked Ben to take a look at this thread to offer his recommendation.

[PoolDoc]

13K gallon => 8 hr turnover min = 27 gpm

21" sand filter 15 gpm/sft max flo for good filtration => (0.88' radius x 0.88 x 3.14) = 2.14 sft / 2.14 x 15 = 36 GPM

Possible options:
+ 1 HP 2 speed 240V Super Pump:
http://www.a1poolparts.com/-strse-84...eed/Detail.bok
(oversized on high, but run it on low except when backwashing or vacuuming - built in toggle switch)

+ 3/4 HP 2 speed 120V Pentair Whisperflo WDFS-3
http://www.a1poolparts.com/-strse-61...ump/Detail.bok
(oversized on high, but run it on low except when backwashing or vacuuming -- requires time clock or external toggle switch)

+ Hayward SP15922S Power-Flo Matrix Above-Ground Pump 2-Speed @ Amazon

That will give you a place to start shopping. The first two are in ground pool pumps, and will last longer, be more efficient, but cost 2x as much. Please note that the first pump is 240V only, which probably would require new wiring. My recommendation is that you NOT purchase a pump from a local store. Instead, if you do the installation yourself, buy online from someone reputable (like A1 or Amazon) with a DEFINITE physical return address. OR, if you hire it done, let your installer make the purchase from SCP (wholesaler) in Chattanooga or Atlanta. Your installer will get a price about as good as a pool store, but will have to stand behind it, if he bought and sold it. Otherwise, online prices will be substantially cheaper.

My choice, for your pool, if the budget is not a big issue is the 115V 2speed 3/4 HP Whisperflo. But, I'll as mas985 to look at this, and see if he has another recommendation.