Super Pump Appearance

[mohawk]

This is a super pump 1 hp, not a super pump II. I'll try to upload some pics to show what it looks like. I just don't know why it looks different than ALL of the pictures I've seen.
http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.p...zndkbj&thumb=4
http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.p...z4d2zh&thumb=4
http://http://www.mediafire.com/imag...4zm4xt&thumb=4
The pump seems to run ok. Just looks different. I talked to Hayward and they said the pump hasn't changed in years. ?? Denise

[CarlD]

I can only see the first picture--the other two don't load. It looks like a replacement motor--certainly not the original. Is this a used pump?

[mohawk]

This is suppose to be a new pump. I'll try to reload the pics.





You can see on some of the pics that the paint has chipped off. It came that way to me. Denise

[CarlD]

The pump and basket look like a Superpump, but the motor sure doesn't. It looks like a replacement motor, especially with the "Smith" logo on it.

Check out the online dealers and see what they charge for 2spd Superpump. Check again with Hayward. Maybe their newest have different motors? Mine looks like their website picture and I got in 2002.

If it turns out this motor is more efficient than other Superpumps, you may be better off.. I don't know.

[mohawk]

I called Hayward back and this time the gentleman told me that sometimes they will substitute a black motor for a gold one. He also said that the black box on top-capacitor-usually isn't shown on pictures. I don't understand that. I know the pic I've seen of CarlD's pump, I don't see the capacitor. Maybe they moved it to the top. He didn't have an answer for me if they moved it up there or not. At least it works and I'm using less electricity. Denise

[Deuce2]

Does anyone know if you can purchase the 2 speed motor, and attach it to the pump from a regular super pump?

[Sumo1]

I've got a replacement motor for a Superpump on the way and it's black and it's an A. O. Smith motor. The price for the motor (2hp) was 209.99.
Hal

[cwstnsko]

Does anyone know if you can purchase the 2 speed motor, and attach it to the pump from a regular super pump?

I'm not familiar witht he superpump in particular, but generally the housing is the same for multiple motor configurations. Normally, the impeller must be changed to match the motor HP, but the housing is the same.