Will This Pump/motor Work For My Application?

[rcubed3r]

My 2 speed pump on my Caldera C45 sometimes will not start in slow speed (it'll hum only), thus kicking out the controls and stopping all the cycles on the tub.

I have tested the capacitor and it is fine.

The exact motor/pump for the spa is $450+

http://www.spaandpoolstore.com/73023.html

Is there any reason why this one won't work?

http://www.amazon.com/Waterway-Speed-230V-Pump-3421221-1A/dp/B009CI43LI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1362092546&sr=8-1&keywords=3421221-1A#productDetails

I am looking for a reasonable cost replacement. I don;t mind going ahead and putting a new pump on the spa, It is about 6 years old.

Any other ideas, options, or assistance is appreciated!

Ron

[Apollo217]

No it won't the amps don't match up. The one from amazon is 8.5 amps on high speed while the correct one is 11.5. Try a waterway executive 48 in a 3 hp. The amps should be real close

[Spa_Guru]

True pump BHP or brake horsepower can be determined by the amps the motor draws.

Amps X Volts X 0.0013410220 = Brake Horsepower.

Therefore.... 11.5 X 240 x .001341 = 3.7 BHP and 8.5 amps comes to 2.73BHP

BHP = The energy a pump produces briefly at stall. This number is about twice what continuous HP is.

Knowing this formula saves you from the huge amount of BS advertised in spa horsepower.