Pump Woes

[CarlD]

OK,
Your motor is plastered--I seriously doubt that's DE--looks like corrosion to me.

You'll need parts to get the pump back together, and then either need a new motor (doesn't have to be Hayward) or a repair job. Plus there's the time element where your pool has no filtering.

Sounds like an IDEAL opportunity to upgrade. That doesn't mean a more powerful pump--it means a pump that is quieter, more energy efficient, and maybe 2 speeds (once you have a 2 spd pump you NEVER want a single speed again!). You may even be able to use a LOWER HP pump and get the same performance.

[NullQwerty]

Thx everyone. Waste I did get your message before heading out. Thx for the advice!

Sorry CarlD...Headed to the store before getting your message unfortunately so I hadn't even considered a dual speed or even any other pump. Just bought the same one as I had before. It's the Hayward Super Pump 1.5 HP. Before I open it, are you thinking I should return it and get something else instead? Paid $297 with tax. I had just assumed it was a decent pump since I had read about so many people owning them. I obviously prefer not returning it but if you think I made a mistake here, then I would.

[duraleigh]

How many gallons in your pool and can you see a gpm rating on the filter? (or find that rating on a web site)

Those two things best determine the size of your pump.

[NullQwerty]

It's a 36 X 18 foot inground vinyl. Deep end is 8 feet and shallow is 2 or 3. So, my guess is about 24,000 gallons. The pump is the Hayward EC-65 which is 67 gpm.

Edit: 67 gpm was specs from the internet. The filter itself says Flow range is 35-65 gpm

[duraleigh]

If your filter is rated for AT LEAST that many gpm's, the pump size is fine.

[NullQwerty]

If your filter is rated for AT LEAST that many gpm's, the pump size is fine.

Got your message after I wrote that last one. Ok, so the previous pump that was used was too small then?

The filter actually says the flow range is 35 to 65 GPM

[duraleigh]

Let's get back on the same page.

Your pump gpm should be LESS than your filter gpm. IMHO, your new pump is too big.

[NullQwerty]

D'oh!!! My pool documentation from when I purchased the home was wrong. The previous owner had written down that I had 1.5 HP pump, and I guess I never doublechecked. I just noticed that my previous pump is a 3/4.

So, I called up 2 pool stores but both said that I want either a 1 or a 1.5.

What do you guys think? Did I buy the wrong size pump (1.5 hp), or will I be fine with it?

Also just to mention, the pool has 2 return jets (using a multi-valve port set to 1/2) and 1 skimmer. The return and suction lines are 1.5" thick.