derrick

Late yesterday the motor stopped working on my 10 year old Purex Triton Whisperflo 2HP filter pump. With the power turned off, I made sure the impeller would still turn by hand. I assume then that it really is the motor that needs to be replaced. This was the original motor and therefore am happy I got the life out of it that I did. There were no leaks or excessive noise, so I am assuming I am fine to keep the pump and just replace the motor? The motor is a 2HP, SF 1.3, 56Y frame, WFE-8, single phase 230v MagnaTek motor. I have a Jandy RS-6 computer controlling the equipment. Should I just replace with a high efficiency version of the same motor (looks like most companies offer the AOS as a replacement) or go to a two speed motor? Thanks for all your support! -Derrick

Thank you all very much for the valuable information and more precise details. I truly appreciate the support from each of you on this forum. I will make a decision this week and this helps a lot! -Derrick

Thank you very much for the response. One question regarding the C4025 versus C5025... Their spec sheets show both with the same flow rates (150 GPM) and turnover rates. With the turnover rates, etc all the same between the two, would the larger square footage of the C5025 provide me even greater time between cleanings? That is a great advantage, but wasn't sure if I was missing anything else? Thanks again for taking the time to respond. -Derrick I suppose you'll receive various answers to this question since most pool owners like the equipment they own. I'm no different and will recommend the Hayward SwimClear C4025 (or better yet, the C5025). I've read posts from DE filter owners that decry consideration of cartridge media, saying that they won't keep the pool clean, but I've never had issues with performance. If you use an automated cleaner, net the pool reasonably often and change the filter/pump baskets, you may find that the cartridges only need cleaning every 3 to 6 months. I clean mine once a year and even then, they don't appear very dirty. No pressure rise, either. I have no complaint about the clarity of the water but I haven't directly compared my pool to others that use a DE filter. In general, install right-size pumps (not too large) and oversize filters.

I have an inground swimming pool that is roughly 10 years old. The pool is roughly 25,000 gallons and we have a 2HP pump and 60SF DE filter. The filter has begun leaking at the top of the tank and appears to have some cracks in the top and am ready to replace it. I have been reading about DE versus cartridge filters and am seriously considering using a 425SF cartridge filter instead of my DE filter. Is this an acceptable solution recognizing that the filtration particle size is going from 5 microns on the DE to 10'ish on the cartridge filter? Also, any recommendations on top brands would be very much appreciated. Thanks! Derrick