magpullin Posted September 18, 2010 Report Share Posted September 18, 2010 I have a switchless whisperflow that has gone out. They gave me a new on that has the switch on the back. Can I just hook it up or do I need to go bck and get another one without the switch? Thanks for the help..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoolsRMyLife Posted September 23, 2010 Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 Are you talking a two-speed motor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFiremanFirst Posted September 23, 2010 Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 Did they sell you a 110v pump or 220v? Switch??? Not familiar with a switch on the back of a whisper flo. Interesting though. Wish I could be more helpful, but I suggest taking it back. Sure there are probably ways to bypass the switch, or just leave it on for that matter... But I'm concerned it's probably wired for 110v and although likely capable of 220v, it doesn't sound like you have the same motor you had before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoolsRMyLife Posted September 23, 2010 Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 The only time I've seen this switch is on a two-speed motor. The switch is to toggle between hi an lo speed if you don't have automation. If this is a new replacement motor (or pump), it should state both horsepower ratings on the label....i.e, 1/3 HP to 2HP. Also, if the electric wiring to the old motor is 4-wire, then it is a two-speed. If it is 3-wire, then you have the wrong replacement motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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