My Super Pump has died; what should I get?

[bry14661]

my Hayward super II froze up. I need a new pump

[Watermom]

You'll need to give some information for someone to be able to advise you.

1) What kind of pool is it and what is the volume?

2) What size and kind of filter do you have?

Supply the requested info and then hopefully, someone can offer you a suggestion.

Welcome to the Pool Forum!

[bry14661]

Thanks for the response. Here is what I have. Can you make it so I can post this in the main pump forum to get more attention please?

Here's the info I have. Salt pool. Not sure how many gallons, I would say maybe 12-15,000. I posted a picture so maybe someone here could guess for me. its 3 feet deep in the shallow end and 5.5 feet deep in the deep end, sloping the whole way. I don't know what I need for a pump but im looking at the most cost effective pump I can get with consideration of price. What I mean is if a VS pump will cost be $50 a month and $900 upfront and a 2 speed with cost $60 a month and only $200 upfront then ill go with the 2 speed you can recommend to me. I would also like to know where you recommend purchasing the pump from to get the best prices. Any information you can provide is greatly appreciated. Also the pump is setup on 220 with 2 breakers powering the pump and salt system.

[Watermom]

I am not the pump expert around here so I can't really help you pick out a pump. We are working really hard to get new members processed. It takes time. You can scroll through the 'Getting Started' section where this thread is and see how many new members we have had in just the last couple of days who we are trying to wade through. Sorry it isn't quick but we are doing the best we can.

To keep your pool from turning green while you wait on a new pump, you can pour in some bleach and stir it around with a clean broom or oar or something. Two summers ago, we had a huge derecho storm come through where I live. 85% of the people in my state lost power, including me. My power was out for a full week and we had temps in the 100s all week. I obviously couldn't run my pump nor could I vacuum. I removed all the debris that the storm blew into the pool and kept the pool from turning green by doing just what I suggested to you --- pouring bleach in every day. It worked. I still had clear water when the power finally came back on a full week later.

[bry14661]

Excellent, thank you for the suggestion! Like I said I don't mean to be naggy and yes I see you have a lot of new memebers. I had to scroll to the bottom of the second page just to find my post that was less than 24 hours old! Thanks for your hard work Watermom.

[PoolDoc]

I'll respond tomorrow about the pump.

For now, and until you get a pump, put a gallon of PLAIN 8% bleach in every evening. If you can't do that tonight, put one in in in the morning, and another that evening.