How to Install a Pool PUMP Quick and Easy!

In this video we will be showing you how to replace your pool pump!
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Important note: In this video, when I wired the pump, I talk about a neutral wire. The pump was wired 220 volt which has no neutral wire. A 110 volt hook up uses one hot wire, a neutral, and a ground wire. A 220 volt hook up uses two hot wires and a ground wire. The pump was wired correctly for 220 volt, I just misspoke.
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Pump used in the video: 3HP Intelliflo Variable Speed Pump
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[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

In this video, when I wired the pump, I talk about a neutral wire. The pump was wired 220 volt which has no neutral wire. A 110 volt hook up uses one hot wire, a neutral, and a ground wire. A 220 volt hook up uses two hot wires and a ground wire. The pump was wired correctly for 220 volt, I just misspoke.

[@chriswildermuth6048]

Thank you! That confused me. By code that white wire should be marked with a red or black tape at the pump and at the breaker to indicate it’s hot. My install, also a Pentair but only 1hp, is at 110v so exact same wiring. Thank you for the clarification.

[@Mynameisdiy]

Thanks for this. So to confirm, the white wire or neutral wouldn't have to be landed to the N terminal. L1 and L2 are interchangeable?

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

Yes, thanks for watching.

[@Shino2600]

Looks easy enough... can’t wait for it to turn into a 5 day ordeal for me now

[@galaxybeefycock2562]

How did it go?

[@Dev_209]

Same I did it perfectly fine but the cover for the wires was stuck with the screw striped so I took the the whole motor out that did it and it works perfectly fine.

[@autohitman]

Haha, that’s so true! -> NOTE: I’m not sure why he is not using ‘primer’ for the PVC before he glues. We do a TON of repairs and installs and cleaner is normally standard.

[@donvape336]

Now I want to change my hayward tristar to this

[@RandomRockets]

You must be related to Murphy like me. The simpler the job, the more that can and will go wrong taking a 1 hour job into several days. 😅😂🤣

[@stephensmirke2146]

Thanks for the information. I was going to pay someone to do this but I think I can tackle it myself.

[@MackDaddyVic]

Damn dude. You really know how to make a quick and easy to understand straight to the point tutorial. I’m coming to you from now on for this kind of stuff. Also, your video just made me $300 because I’m a pool service technician and I always wanted to learn how to replace pumps for my clients so that I can make that money as opposed to having to hire a plumber to do it for me.

[@richardjackson1745]

great job.. very helpful

[@VIANOJPC]

Now, Mark is a true professional! Good job in teaching how to and why. I'm a visual learner and this is just what I needed.

[@albertopadilla3227]

Love this channel and this gentleman is the best at explaining and teaching. God bless

[@lm4tuna0461]

Nice Job Mark! I need this video because I’ll be installing the exact same pump! Grazie sir!

[@doylepatterson3459]

Excellent!! Thank you Mark 😊

[@rogerchen5117]

Many thanks Mark. You are simply the best!

[@closequarters4575]

Thanks for the video. Gonna try to replace my pump this weekend.

[@frillyskjefte4662]

Thank you! Good teacher ! It’s understandable .

[@taivaimaona2162]

Thanks Mark. This helps me change my pump

[@donga2000]

Thanks a lot, Mark. Your video help me saved $500.

[@thesamson1091]

Thank you i learn a lot from your video

[@deanstackhouse8775]

Very nice job on this video. You'd make a good teacher as you instruct very well. I wouldn't have minded being an apprentice for you one bit. You make it look like fun and I imagine it is. I've "liked, subscribed, and am getting notifications". Thank you muchly...

[@richardleegivens2914]

Awesome Mark

[@Alizandro1978]

loved the video

[@finiscoronatopus6740]

good editing too

[@randysmith5178]

Thanks for the information

[@randysmith5178]

Yeah I kind of felt stupid because after I posted that I saw what you had mentioned that you missed spoke anyway Thanks. Install an app pump today.

[@randysmith5178]

That pump today..

[@hamisam7651]

You got a nice watch

[@milovanriel1]

Nice setup would be the traditional setting with an extra heater working on solar power

[@Thermotom]

You should be able fit/screw-in the programming panel 180 degrees from how it is placed in the video. Much easier access when programming.

[@ElijahABayoh-jl6kq]

Thanks for the teaching am interested i want have with you sir

[@samm7729]

Awesome video! I use to do pools years ago and needed a video like this to refresh my memory as I'm trying to restore a neglected pool now. Buying a new pump, do they all prime differently?

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

Glad to hear that, and to answer your question, no. You can watch our video on priming a pool pump here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6vXnoefa517jqs

[@paulj2383]

Thank you for a very helpful and good quality video. I have a similar Pentair variable speed pump that is 8 years old, difficult to read the programming display. This video is a big help. When needed, I'll replace the entire pump system, rather than try to repair. I was confused by the wiring. My pump runs on 220 volts. It looked like you wired for 110 volts?

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

Some Pentair variable speed pumps will configure 110v or 220v on their own. This particular installation the pump was wired 220v, however I misspoke 110v has a hot wire, neutral wire, and a ground vs 220v has two hot wires and a ground. Feel free to call me if you have any questions.

[@jedcarson3769]

The Intelliflo is actually 220v only. The superflovs is 115v or 220v.

[@jamesjohnson7981]

If you hook the wire up to the other side of the screw it will be drawn in when you tighten the screw.

[@jimw544]

Hi Mark, Thank you so much for the videos. I am on the HOA board and my pool company is fast falling from favor. So with your videos I'm getting educated. Something I would like to see, assuming it's not already there and I missed it, is a check list that should be followed with each visit by the pool company and what are all the holes I see in the pool? :) I'll explain. In the pump room I see 4 large pipes going underground. They are marked as: 1 drain, 1 skimmer, 1 vac, 1 return. Not sure what the vac is for. In the pool I see 4 skimmers (each has a drain like cover under it on the wall) and 2 dome top drains on the pool floor and I assume the drain and skimmer pipes pull on these 6 openings. I also see 6 or 8 plates/round covers on the pool floor, are they returning water to the pool? Now we're down to the vac pipe. Is there a special outlet somewhere to connect a vac? I may be way off here and would be happy to call you. in the pump room we have 2 HayWard sand filters and looks like each holds 300 pounds of sand. The top of the filter is chest high on me (I'm 5'8").

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

There’s a lot so detailed information there. So the best thing would be to give us a call between 10-5pm est Tuesday-Saturday so we can talk one on one.

[@jimw544]

@@HallmarkPoolSupplies Thanks Mark. Both pumps went dry yesterday and the tech/manager came out today after I required him to call me before he enters the pool. I had him explain the pipes for me. It's amazing how nice people can be when you tell them you want to give the $800 a month to someone else. :)

[@francissamson4519]

Great video. Very helpful! Planning to replace my pool pump too. How can you tell if the pump is 230V or 115V?

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

Check the wiring diagram on the pump, or use a volt meter.

[@jaxpoolboy]

love how he installed the pump panel exactly 180 degrees from where it'd be easiest to use, haha.

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

Panel was rotated after the install, I just did not show it in the video.

[@krehbein]

That’s a nice pump to just replace completely. How much less would it have been to just swap the motor?

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

Motor replacements are less than the entire pump. Price varies upon motor type and horse power. Call me if you have any questions.

[@GrizzlieMan]

Always replace the wiring in the sequence you took it off. Ground was last so you land the ground first, neutral and then hot. You’re standard electrical practices.

[@jayscott7284]

Do you have to change out the feature pump to a variable speed pump also if you change the filter pump to a variable speed? Or vice versa.......

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

In this video I replaced an old variable speed pump with a new variable speed pump, when changing your pump, single or variable it is important that you size the pump or motor to your filter.

[@scotty.1649]

You can also face the control panel on this peticular pump in any direction for easier access and readability

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

Panel was rotated after the install, I just did not show in the video.

[@DanvilleRealtor]

Nice video. Question, it appears you wired it at 110V (3 wires) but you said it required 220V?

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

In this video, when I wired the pump, I talk about a neutral wire. The pump was wired 220 volt which has no neutral wire. A 110 volt hook up uses one hot wire, a neutral, and a ground wire. A 220 volt hook up uses two hot wires and a ground wire. The pump was wired correctly for 220 volt, I just misspoke.

[@Kidam101]

no Bonding!?

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

The pump was pre-existing, the pump is grounded and additional grounding or bonding is not required for replacement. Thanks for watching.

[@jayshad06]

Hi I just subscribed to you I love your videos . I'm in a situation I have a in ground pool with a Hayward sand filter model # ST44T with a Hayward pump 1.5 hp single speed (1.5) port 230v . I want to replace that pump with model Hayward W3SP2603VSP will this be ok you think ? My pool only has 1 jet and 1 return ,1 skimmer I believe it's 18000-20000 gl

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

Yes, that pump will work and is wired for 230V only.

[@ford-cw3ob]

you have good knowledge wish can work with you 👍🏼

[@craigzilla100]

Great video! My pump just started humming when I turn it on and then it trips the breaker.. it won't spin at all before doing this. It's a Hayward super pump- not sure how old since we just bought the house last November. Is it safe to say that it's toast? Time to close the pool and my pump fails. Sucks...

[@shadow40495]

Did you check your starter are the capacitor?

[@craigzilla100]

@@shadow40495 not sure where those are on my pump. I have a Hayward super pump - 1 hp. I guess I need to find an owners manual.

[@mikedraper138]

Had same issue, replaced capacitor and all is good.

[@brianschell7991]

Well done Wish my pool guy wasn’t such an idiot for glueing everything together and no space to cut pipe. Coupling to coupling (I should do a video on this and when to fire your pool guy lol) also I’m smack up against the AC

[@dennisskinner2339]

What kind of cement did you use that you didn't need a primer or pvc cleaner, especially with reused pipe?

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

I used all purpose pvc cement.

[@dennisskinner2339]

@@HallmarkPoolSupplies Can you recommend a brand?

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

Weld-on is the brand that I use. This was a small job and the plumbing was fairly clean. I would recommend primer for larger jobs or anything underground, since you are unable to see it once it’s buried.

[@dennisskinner2339]

@@HallmarkPoolSupplies Thank you.

[@haunthunterify]

Always use primer. That would eventually fail.

[@danthwad3r451]

Use unions, makes the job easier the next time

[@thuestis6346]

Got anything against primer? This guy is why I do everything myself. He left 1/2 inch between coupling on the suction/intake side. Should have totally replumbed that. Appears a relatively new pump is being replaced. Hmmmmm.

[@mikedraper138]

This customer spending boo koo bucks $$$$$$ on a brand new top of the line pump should have been given a quality install. This guy is trying to save money by taking short cuts, using the existing discharge fitting from the old pump (a 'no no') and using cheap schedule 40 fittings on the suction side, both of which will start leaking when the pump heats up. Much more cost effective and better for the customer, would be to install high temp unions on both the suction and discharge ports. No leaks, and entire pump can be removed/serviced and replaced without replumbing/gluing anything.

[@RockyStatue]

Great video! Why not just motor swap?

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

That was an option, but the customer wanted to replace the entire pump.

[@8216.]

WONDERFUL video. But you talk about 220 volts. And you wire 120 volts.

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

Thanks for watching and commenting. 120 volt hook up's use a hot wire, a neutral wire, and a ground. However the Intelliflo 3 HP variable speed pump can only be wired in 220 volts. 220 volt hook up's have two hot wires and a ground. I did wire this 220 volts but I misspoke, thanks for catching that.

[@mikem1871]

You got that as well....

[@krehbein]

@@HallmarkPoolSupplies For anyone reading this, if this is hooked up as 220, then he’s probably using the white wire as a hot. Ok to do, but you should use a little black tape to mark it so. That way anyone working on it knows that it’s not neutral.

[@thuestis6346]

@@HallmarkPoolSupplies so if you misspoke, then reshoot that portion of the video. DIY'ers are watching this.

[@arlo7mas]

I noticed you didn't bolt the pump down to the concrete. Is it not necessary? I would think it would create unwanted noise and vibration. Would appreciate your thoughts. Thanks.

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

When you hard plumb (PVC) it is not necessary to bolt the pump in place, however if you want to you can. Most installs are not bolted, noise and vibration are usually not an issue.

[@jantsbenzproaudio]

Install a union for easy servicing..

[@garymeissner4696]

Hey Mark, could you tell me how to know what pump I need (20,000 gal)and and estimate on much it cost

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

It really depends on the size of the filter that you have. According to the gallon capacity, you should have a 1 to 1 1/2 horsepower pump. Depending if you get a single speed pump or a variable speed pump, a good quality pump will start from about $700 dollars on up. If you have any questions feel free to contact me and l will be glad to help. Thanks for watching.

[@jaxpoolboy]

I wouldn't ever reuse a male adapter, over time the use of teflon tape gradually squeezes the threads, leading to leaks. Good pump choice though... love the intelliflo. Also, when going to VS, just get rid of that old light switch and run new electrical whip, takes no time.

[@Lyfehurts66]

You make it look easy. Those wires are cumbersome. I hooked my pump up and it sparked. Not sure what the problem is smh..

[@Aerogrow]

How do you winterize without couplers?

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

The pump has two drain plugs to remove the water.

[@Sanwizard1]

Arent both the white and black hot on 230V? It's 230 across those wires. L1 and L2, correct?

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

Yes. You have two hot wires and a ground. You connect one hot to L1 and the other hot to L2 and green to ground.

[@davemarm]

Yes, I think he just misspoke in the video. White is not neutral in this case.

[@stylz711]

Filter keeps busting up my cartridges. After the multiport valve was changed. Switch to a sand filter now sand is in the pool any ideas to what is plumbed wrong?

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

You may need to check the laterals in the tank. If you would like to contact me I will be glad to help.

[@onjofilms]

My Whisper 24 ran for 5 yrs. Now I'm going to try a cheap Chinese pump and see how long that lasts. Stay tuned.

[@KingGhard]

is it still working? I'm thinking about going that route

[@FivePoint0]

Purchased a new pentair whisperflo vst 2.6hp. My old pump was a pentair superflo 1.5hp voltage is 115v. My old pump had the neutral on L1 and the hot was on L2.. my new pump was $1600 can you possible explain why those connections were swapped?

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

Make sure your new pump is set for 115v, most pumps can be set for 115 v or 220v. When dealing with 115v L1 is usually hot and L2 is neutral. You can switch the white and black wire on L1 and L2 it does not matter. If you are dealing with 220v then both L1 and L2 are hot. Thanks for watching.

[@FivePoint0]

@HallmarkPoolSupplies Thanks for the reply. I'll wire it up as the drawing shows, was just concerned on why the previous pump install was swapped, take care for now.

[@kenbohn5829]

How do you get 230volts from one hot wire a neutral and a ground

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

Thanks for watching and commenting. 120 volt hook up’s use a hot wire, a neutral wire, and a ground. However the Intelliflo 3 HP variable speed pump can only be wired in 220 volts. 220 volt hook up’s have two hot wires and a ground. I did wire this 220 volts but I misspoke, thanks for catching that.

[@mikedaflame8483]

Maybe bot where your from but in Vegas it is .

[@zacheryloop1947]

How to wire a 4 wires with a GFCI breaker? Where connects the White wire? 230v Red- Black -White- Green

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

Check your voltage and to be safe you may want to contact an electrician for your situation.

[@90brebren]

Why didn't You use high temp fittings for the pump. Much easier for use in the future. Just a thought.

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

The pump installation in this video was done per customer request. I do appreciate the feedback and thanks for watching.

[@outofthebox9913]

What kind of pool pump did you install here? Is it a variable speed and what brand? Ty

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

The pump in the video is the Pentair Superflo VS. See link hallmarkpoolsupplies.com/search.aspx?searchterm=342001

[@outofthebox9913]

@@HallmarkPoolSupplies thank you. That’s awesome I think the one we chose was also pentair variable speed

[@outofthebox9913]

@@HallmarkPoolSupplies can I plz ask you a question? So we did end up getting this exact pump and the guy just installed it and programmed it but I was worried he didn’t program it to the best settings that will save us $ on our electric bill but he has it running for 4 hours at 3300 and 7 hours at 2500. I thought I remembered you or someone else saying 1500 was a normal setting but my guy said that sounds really low and we wouldn’t get a good flo at that speed. Really appreciate any advice. Ty

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

@@outofthebox9913 Every situation is different due to environment, bather load, and time of year. What you are describing, it sounds like your pump is only running 11 hours per day. I recommend to run the pump 24/7, so the remaining time can be at the 1500.

[@outofthebox9913]

@@HallmarkPoolSupplies ok thanks. Does it cost a lot more to have it run 24 hours or does it not really make that much of a difference

[@kelm1123]

My pool guy uses a separate pump to vacuum the pool. I will buy one extra just for That

[@gg_jasonn]

So the pump doesn't mount to the ground at all?

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

Pumps can be mounted, however with hard pipe installation it is not necessary because the pump is not going to move.

[@shadow40495]

What the brand of that pump?

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

It’s 3HP Intelliflo Variable Speed Pump made by Pentair.

[@pazp777]

why did you say it's a 230v but only using 1 hot and 1 neutral? like a 120?

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

@@pazp777 The pump was wired 230 volts with two hot lines and a ground, l just misspoke. Thanks for watching.

[@ArtyJames]

2 words: reciprocating saw

[@josephborkowski6007]

Mark, you said the original pump is 120 volt with a neutral then said the new pump is 220 volt, you should have explained that the ''neutral now is being used as a hot conductor and made adjustments In the panel as necessary also no equipment bonding of the motor?

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

This particular installation the pump was wired 220v, however I misspoke 110v has a hotwire, a neutral wire and a ground versus 220v has two hot wires and ground.

[@mikedaflame8483]

The only thing he didn’t do was connect the ground on the outside. If the pump messed up and pentair came to assess it because it doesn’t have that extra ground they would not approve it under warranty.

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

The pump was pre existing before I did the install, and there was no external ground. Not having an external ground does not void the warranty. Thanks for watching.

[@tenncutt]

How much does that pump cost?

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

The IntelliFlo 3HP variable speed pump by Pentair runs about $2000 - $2300, depending on the model. Thanks for watching.

[@victorhugofernandezgonzale3219]

Porqué no aprovechas y colocas uniones universales?

[@lakermark2006]

it can't be this easy, can it?

[@blakesanders2671]

You said in the beginning of the video that the white wire was the neutral wire but then towards six minutes 32 seconds you said that the pump was 230 V. If the pump is 230 V then there is no neutral. Both white and black wires are hot. I don’t want anyone to be confused and think that the white wire is not hot.

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

Yes, when I wired the pump I did wire it 230v, I just misspoke. Thanks for watching.

[@maxearth321]

This comment should be pinned and OP should state in the notes of his video the correction. It's a life and safety issue for any viewers to assume that was a neutral wire just because of its color.

[@poolmonkey7479]

Never plumb schedule 40 pvc into a pump inlet/discharge..rookie move and mistake

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

This install was done over 3 years ago, everything is still running great. Thanks for watching.

[@poolmonkey7479]

Not enough pipe in that discharge union…ffs, can’t believe he would film himself doing this.

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

There was no unions used on this install. All connections were glued in all the way. Its been over 3 years since this video was made and everything is still running great. Thanks for watching.

[@sbarnes2224]

Do yourself a favor and add unions.

[@generessler6282]

Silly. For another $30 he could have used high temp unions instead of glued ntp adapters so that the pump is removable in about 20 seconds for maintenance and also for the next replacement. In fact the newest Pentair pumps come with theim. I'm so tired of "pool professionals" doing things to guarantee their own job security. Also, there is no "neutral" in a 240v circuit. Both L1 and L2 are hot.

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

Thanks for watching and commenting. 120 volt hook up’s use a hot wire, a neutral wire, and a ground. However the Intelliflo 3 HP variable speed pump can only be wired in 220 volts. 220 volt hook up’s have two hot wires and a ground. I did wire this 220 volts but I misspoke, thanks for catching that. There are several different versions of the Intelliflo pump, some come with unions and some do not. The Intelliflo that was installed in the video was the Intelliflo vsf which does not come with unions.