Why is my pool pump running hot?
A pool pump can overheat in two ways: because of an electrical problem or friction. By far, the largest cause of your pool pump being too hot is a degenerative process where heat and age cause the pump to draw too much current.
Can my pool pump overheat?
Pool pumps use a lot of power, and therefore let off large amounts of heat. That’s normal. Pool pumps are designed to work hard in heat. As a failsafe, most pool motors have a thermal disconnect designed handle if the pump overheats, or worse—overheats to the point of catching fire.
What happens when you change the motor on a pool pump?
If you use the 1 HP uprated on a pool pump that has a 1.5 HP uprated motor, you are going to kill the new motor as well. The 1.5 pump is going to have a larger impeller, that the smaller motor is going to have trouble spinning, causing it to overwork and eventually die.
Which is the best variable speed pool motor?
Variable Speed Motors (80% Savings) – Variable speed motors have gained widespread popularity over the past few years as they are the most energy efficient motors. Variable speed motors allow you to dial the motor into the exact RPM. You would typically select a range of 600 – 3450 RPMs.
Where is the best place to replace a pool motor?
If you stay in an area of the country where energy costs are high then it definitely makes sense to consider an energy efficient motor. Traditionally the most expensive areas in the United States for electricity are California, Hawaii, Alaska (a huge pool state =)), New York and the Northeast.
How can you tell the horsepower of a pool motor?
The label on your current motor will have two very important pieces of information namely horsepower (HP) & service factor (SF). If you multiply the horsepower rating times the service factor, you will determine your True Horsepower. So in our example below the 1 HP motor is the exact same as the 1.5 HP version of the motor.
Where do I find the motor information on my pool pump?
The first thing is to look at the motor informational plate or label located on the side of the motor.
What kind of motor does pool supply world use?
PoolSupplyWorld carries a full line of Century/A.O. Smith and U.S. Motors/Emerson motors for a wide assortment of above ground and in-ground pool pumps as well as spa pumps. When selecting the correct motor, it’s important to note some information about the motor.
Variable Speed Motors (80% Savings) – Variable speed motors have gained widespread popularity over the past few years as they are the most energy efficient motors. Variable speed motors allow you to dial the motor into the exact RPM. You would typically select a range of 600 – 3450 RPMs.
If you use the 1 HP uprated on a pool pump that has a 1.5 HP uprated motor, you are going to kill the new motor as well. The 1.5 pump is going to have a larger impeller, that the smaller motor is going to have trouble spinning, causing it to overwork and eventually die.
