My Pentair SuperFlo 1 HP pool pump has been slightly leaking and it is making sound while running and also getting hot. So, I am looking to replace it with a Jandy FloPro 2.7 HP motor. I bought the motor almost new and housing used from someone. However, the backplate within the housing has a screw stuck in it, so I may not be able to use it, but if I need to use it, I need to buy new diffuser and backplate. So I am investigating if I can use my current pentair’s housing with this pump. I have the below questions:
- Will the current Pentair housing fit the Jandy motor I bought?
- Will my aqualink system will work with the Jandy motor and will I be able to control the variable speed of the new Jandy VSP motor if it is connected to my existing aqualink system? Currently I use an app to switch on and off the current motor and the app connects to the aqualink 2.0 device attached to the aqualink RS system via Wifi.
- The current pipe diameter I have is 2 inch. Is my new 2.7 HP pump too powerful for my current pipes?
- The current pool filter I have is a Hayward C1200. Will the new 2.7 HP pump be too powerful for my current filter?
Here are the details of the equipment I have:
Old pump:
Model name: Pentair SuperFlo 1 HP (Model SF-N1-1A/340038)
Motor model number: 196238
Housing model number: 350089 or 354704 REV D (not sure)
Current Pipe Diameter: 2 Inch
Current Pool Filter: Hayward 1200
Current Power center: Aqualink RS Power Center (Model 6612F or 6613/6613AP)
iAqualink 2.0, Aqualink: REV T.2, FW Rev: 4.0.6-w
Current Time Switch with Transformer: Intermatic Model T10004RT1
New Pump:
Model name: Jandy FloPro 2.7 HP (Possibly model#VSSHP270DV2A)
Motor model number: B0245806
Housing model number: VSSHP270DV2A (The backplate and diffuser are damaged and might need to be replaced if I need to use this)
The reason I want to go for this 2.7 HP pump is that it looks almost new and I got it for a good deal but I have an option to get a 2.2 HP Pentair VSF model 356290 for cheaper. Will all the above issues vanish if I go for it?
Any help is really appreciated.
Welcome!
The motor you purchased will physically fit your SuperFlo and, luckily, the variable-speed motors are variable-hporsepower as well, so you can use the 1HP impeller with the higher HP motor.
Your AquaLink may or may not work with the variable-speed motor. You will be able to power it on and off but controlling the speed may be an issue. There were a number of variables on the AquaLink systems over the years, but, as long as yours can control a variable-speed motor, it should easily control the Jandy motor since these systems really like to stay in the same universe (meaning Jandy components tend to work best with Jandy automation).
Your plumbing diameter is fine - 2" is pretty standard for inground pools, so it isn’t too powerful for the plumbing but it can overpower your C1200 filter if you run it at full speed with the proper impeller.
The variable-speed motors are quieter and you will save a lot on your electric bill if you run it at a lower speed. Whatever you do, be sure to get a tune-up kit with all-new seals to ensure a leak-free and long-lasting installation.
Thank you for your detailed response. Below are the screenshots from my iaqualink webapp and it shows options for setting up variable speed pump. Does that mean that it would support a VSP or is it still tricky? I think if I’m able to identify the firmware version I can deduce from the Jandy manual but not sure if it is version T (from REV T.2 text in we portal) or version W (from FW rev- 4.0.6-w from portal).
If I’m able to control the speed using app, I can go ahead with buying the backplate and diffuser to upgrade both the pump and housing together. However if I’m not able to control the speed, I might need to go with the old housing (with 1 HP impeller) as I don’t want the pipes, filter etc to get damaged due to me not being able to reduce the flow via app.
I’m getting someone to do the installation but before he comes I want to make a decision and order all the required parts in advance so that he doesn’t have to come again or waste his time.
Also, this is what the problem with the current diffuser and backplate is… Trying to remove the screw by myself but it’s lodged in and I’m not sure I’ll be able to remove without damaging the surrounding area.
It looks like you should be able to control the speed of the motor remotely - Jandy motors play very well with Jandy automation.
Note that the seal plate and impeller from the Jandy pump will not work on your SuperFlo pump, so don’t even worry about the screw and diffuser/seal plate.
If I were you, I would get the higher HP SuperFlo impeller and the higher HP diffuser (and don’t forget a Tune-Up Kit with new gaskets and a new shaft seal). You will get the same flow at a much lower speed - you will barely notice the pump running on your electric bill.
Sorry looks like there is a misunderstanding. I do have a housing suitable for the 2.7 HP Jandy pump too. However the parts within (backplate and diffuser) have the problems as shown above. The decision is between:
Option 1: install the Jandy 2.7 FloPro with my current Superflo 1 HP housing - I need to buy the impeller if I go with this option.
Option 2: install the Jandy 2.7 FloPro with the Jandy 2.7 HP housing - I need to buy the backplate and diffuser if I go with this option
Option 3: Just return the Jandy motor and get a pentair superflo 2.2 HP for lesser cost and install it with my current 1 HP Superflo housing.
Oops - sorry about that!
Most folks are happy to leave the pump in place and replace the motor/drivetrain and seals; otherwise you will need to move plumbing around which makes the task a little trickier.
All of those options are good with the possible exception of the 2.2HP SuperFlo UNLESS it is also a variable-speed motor (once you have a VS motor you will never go back to a single-speed motor).
Your options are kind-of 6 of one or 1/2 dozen of the other. I would put the Jandy motor on the SuperFlo pump (with the new impeller, seal plate, and diffuser) and call it a day. That is also probably your least-expensive option if you are hiring someone else to install it.
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