POOL PUMPS

Power-Flo LX Hayward's number one selling above ground pool pumps.

Power-Flo Matrix Hayward's Energy Efficient above ground pool pumps.

Super Pumps Hayward's number one selling pool pump.

Super II Pool Pumps High performance pool pump for demanding installations.

NorthStar Pool Pumps Hayward's most Energy Efficient pool pump.

Hayward™ pool pumps are dependable and engineered for performance. Recognized as the industry leader, our line of high performance pool pumps lead the pack in energy efficiency. NSF® and UL® rated, we engineer our pool pumps with components molded of corrosion-proof reinforced thermoplastic for extra durability and long life. Our pool pumps are equipped with heavy-duty motors for cool, quiet, efficient operation. All of our pool pumps are engineered and designed to stand-up to today's most demanding installations, setting a new standard of performance for swimming pool pumps.

How Pool Pumps Work

When you turn on the pool pump the motor will begin to rotate on high speed (dual speed pool pumps rotate at the preselected speed). The motor drives the pool pump impeller, located inside the pool pumps center portion at the opposite end, away from the electrical switch portion of the motor. While the motor is rotating, the tips of the impeller are sealed hydraulically inside of the pool pump diffuser, this allows self-priming to occur.

Self-priming can only occurr when the pool pump has a diffuser. Some pool pumps have a separate diffuser, others have the diffuser molded into the pool pump's cover, refer to your Owner's Manual for your pool pump. The diffuser helps to eliminate any air coming into the pool pump housing, suction piping, or hoses. When all the air is being removed from the system, you will notice the bubbles returning to the pool through the return fittings. The impeller acts to convert water velocity into water pressure, which is registered on your filter pressure gauge. The actual Gallons Per Minute (GPM) varies with the type of pool pump and the horsepower.

Self-priming pool pumps are very dependable and easy to operate. They require a sufficient supply of water from the pool or spa, and no air in the suction lines. Air could come from a loose strainer cover, a leak in any valve, a pin hole in any suction line or any crack or loose connections in the underground piping. Your pool pump should be kept free of dirt and also located where it can be protected from flooding during heavy rain fall. If your pool pump motor becomes flooded you will probably have to replace it (pool pump motors damaged by flooding are not covered by warranty).

My pool pump doesn't run

My pool pump is running too hot and cutting off

Your local power supply may be suffering a power drop. For example: during a heat wave when every possible cooling appliance has been turned on in your area, your pool pump may be starved of the power it requires to run cool. Restart your pool pump when the weather cools to confirm that the problem is in the motor.

Your pump has a thermal overload, which will shut the motor off when it gets too hot, and it will restart itself once it has cooled down.

My pool pump is noisy

The bearings may be noisy due to normal wear. Feeding high concentrations of chemical tablets in the skimmer will cause corrosive damage to the pool pump seal, which can leak and damage the motor bearings. It is recommended to get the bearings replaced by a qualified motor repair shop. Also, cavitation due to improper suction line sizing, leaks in the piping, a blockage in the suction line, or a low level of pool water will cause higher than normal sound.

Why does the pump cut on/off every 5 - 10 seconds?

Why are bubbles coming into the pool?

My pump is running, but there is no pressure. Why?

The pool pump's impeller may be clogged with debris. Check by first shutting off the pool pump. Remove the basket and check the impeller by putting your finger into the suction hole found in the pool pump strainer housing. If the seal is broken, replace it. For seal change instructions on Hayward pumps, refer to your Owner's Manual that is supplied with your pool pump.

Why has my electrical bill increased significantly since my pool was built?

My pump will not prime. Why?

Check for each of the following:
• You may have a suction leak if there is not enough water in the strainer housing.
• You can have a leak at any joint especially at the first fitting that is screwed into the strainer housing.
• The strainer cover may be loose or an o-ring under the strainer housing cover may be worn.
• You may have clogged suction piping, which is caused by items that get sucked through the skimmer into the piping, usually lodging at any turn in the piping.
• Sometimes when the pump starts, a small stone or debris by-passes the pump basket it will break the impeller.
• The pump may be located above the pool water level or may be too far from the pool, requiring longer periods to prime.
• The ideal situation is to locate the pump at or just slightly above water level, 8 feet maximum, and as close to the pool as possible, approximately 10 - 20 feet maximum