pump is loud, time to replace?

[sangweb]

so I have a variable speed pump HAYSPX3220Z2MER which the sound is a bit loud, it's like 6 years old. Is it time to replace or let it run until it dies? is there a part that I can replace to reduce the noise? It's working just a bit load and I am afraid it bothers the neighbor. Also if it needs to be replaced, can I replace it with a single speed pump as I can't find any store selling a similar pump. TIA.

 

[sangweb]

It just died. I need to take it out as when I turn it on, just made a loud noise and eventually turned off. Can it be revived? This is my 2nd pump in 12 years of owning the pool. Also how do I find a compatible one if mine model happens to be out of stock in most places. TIA.

 

[borjis]

You might be able to get it repaired at a local motor repair shop. Could be less than a new one.

 

[jedigrover]

That is actually a 2-speed motor rather than variable speed. ("Variable Speed" typically means it uses a VFD-variable frequency drive electronic control on a permanent magnet motor to have adjustable speeds from some lowest speed like 300rpm up to 3450rpm).

That's in your favor. Variable Speed drives and motors tend to be more expensive. 2-speed motors are a pretty common thing. A motor shop might be able to help. If it was noisy before it stopped, it might just need new bearings. If you do need to replace it, you can probably find a capable replacement. Looks like a 2.5 / 0.33 HP motor with 1.08SF, 56Y frame.

2HP 2-speed motors w/ 56Y frame are pretty common. I found a couple here:

B2984 Century 2 hp 2-Speed 56Y Frame 230V Square Flange Pool Motor Century # B2984

Centurion® Century 56Y Square Flange - 2 Speed Energy Efficient 2 HP 3450/1725 RPM - High/Low Speed 11.0/1.8 amps, 230 Volts, Single Phase, 60hz Automatic Overload Protection - Service Factor 1.30 Energy Efficient High and Low Speed Non-Reversible - CCW Rotation facing the shaft Open Drip Proof...

electricmotorwarehouse.com

EB2984T | 2 hp 2-Speed 56Y Frame 230V Square Flange Pool Motor with Timer US Electric Motor

EB2984T NIDEC HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED 2 HP 3450/1725 RPM, 2-Speed, 10.6/2.4 amp, 230V 60hz With Intregrated Electronic 2-Speed Timer Automatic Overload Protection - Service Factor 1.30 Non-Reversible CCW Rotation facing the shaft 56Y Frame-Square Flange; 5/8" diameter threaded stainless steel...

electricmotorwarehouse.com

A little lower power than your 2.5HP, but close enough that it probably wouldn't make much difference.

 

[1poolman1]

Your original motor had/has an amp rating of 12.4 max load. The Century B2984 has a max load rating of 11.0. The Emerson EB2984T has a max amp load of 9.2.
If you use the original impeller from your pump on either of those motors they will fail.
Hayward tended to use higher service factor/amp motors and using a smaller one is just asking for trouble. If you want to use the Century motor (which is a better motor than Emerson), get this as well to not overload it. Likely you will never notice the difference in performance.

Hayward TriStar 2 HP Impeller with Screw - SPX3215C - INYOPools.com

Impeller w/ Screw 1.5 OHP/2.0 THP - SPX3215C

www.inyopools.com

You can't put that impeller on the Emerson, the motor will fail.