A pump in lamens terms consists of two main components: the wet end which contains the impeller, which moves the water, and an electric motor (the dry end) which turns the impeller. All motors at poolandspacentre.co.uk are supplied under European guidelines.
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To identify your replacement pump is easy and very quick, but we need all this information to process your order efficiently.
If you have space in your hot tub, always go for a 56 frame motor, its a better more reliable option in the long run, offering better durability as they are kept slightly cooler when running
Or identify off the motor label (if present) – the label should tell you the frame size
Next we need to ascertain how many speeds your motor has, it will be either one or two speed. If your motor has one RPM number it is one speed and obviously if it has 2 RPM (GIRI) numbers then it is two speed. Make a note of these numbers. Typically 2850 / 1425 for 2 speed or 2800 for 1 speed
The Horsepower if shown on the label will be great but we need to double check the motor companies information and we do this by looking at the amp range, this gives us a more realistic picture of the motor's horse power as some Spa companies over inflate the horsepower.
230 Volts 7 – 8 amps = 1.5 Horsepower (HP)
230 Volts 9–10 amps = 2.0 (HP)
230 Volts 10–11 amps = 2.5 (HP)
230 Volts 11–12 amps = 3.0(HP
230 Volts 14–15 amps = 4.0 (HP)
Now it is time to identify the form of the pump and we do this by specifically identifying the wet end: A spa pump will be either Side Discharge (90% of UK pumps, or centre Discharge.
Then we measure over the threads of the inlet (suction) and outlets (discharge)
Finally for the wet end we look at its orientation:
if your wet end does not have the below configuration then click here:
To Identify what the wet end make, please look for a number 315-1220 embossed on the wet end rear- this identifies it as a Waterway product (75% of the UK market)
Alternatively it could be an Aquaflo - very similiar in design and the Waterway pump is an exact replacement.
If the product is a Waterway pump the grey imellor which can be viewed through the suction part of the wet end, will have embossed right in the centre a 2/3/4/5HP stamping - this is very difficult to see but will provide you with a direct match of pump.
Now you are ready to place you order, if you have questions please ring us on 01746 710475 to ensure correct specification prior to ordering.
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