asked: I am replacing a pool pump with a Hayward Super Pump which is set from the factory at 230 volts. I can switch it to 115 volts if needed, but not sure if I need to. My breaker from the box is a 20 amp…Does anyone know which it needs to be set on? I could seriously use some advice. Thanks!
Here’s some additional info if this helps right off the sticker on the motor:
Make: SP-1607621-M
Model: C48KZN143B1
HP: 1 Horse power
Volts: 115/230
Max Load: 15.0 amps
On the old pump it does state 230 volts on the motor, but I don’t see a way to make it 115 volts instead, so I could assume that it was 230 volts on a 20 amp breaker??
Also, the wiring is confusing too as it seems backwards from the old pump. It has the green wire (obviously ground) then it has a black and red wire as well. On the old pump the back was attached to the pole L1 and the white (old pump) was attached to L2, but I am not sure with the new one??
UPDATE: I did notice that the old wiring was 12 gauge wire, which according to my diagram says it would be then 115v with 20 amp breaker….
The new wiring I got was 10 gauge, can I still use this?
The pump is hard wired, not used with a household plug. The wiring I was referring to was the wiring from the pump to the timing box incased in a flexible conduit. I bought 10 gauge wire instead of 12g for the 115v or 14g for the 230v…I made an error and that might be why the wires we green, red and black?
It is a single pole 20 amp breaker. I was told from a local friend that I should use 115v option with the single pole 20 amp breaker (currently installed) and use 12 gauge wire…. Is there any other option if I want to go to the 230 volts instead?
BRACKNEY
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