how does the pump change speeds?
626467
Small metal switch on the bottom (easily accessible). Clicked all the way to the left is 'low' , middle is 'off' and to the right is 'high'. Hope this helps
626468
Facing the pump and near the bottom where the electrical wiring goes into the pump, there is a 3 postion switch. Slow / Off / High. The switch allows changes of the electrical AC voltage to the pump motor (internal wiring) which in turns changes the speed of the pump from low / off / high. Low speed asllows you leave the pump on 24/7 with mimimum power use. High speed can be used 24/7 also but is usually used for 6-8 hour durations. Depending on your pool size and how you want to use it. I use the high speed during heavy periods of use and after alot of rain. Also when and after adding chemicals (helps to disperse chemicals quickly). When not in use, I switch to slow speed. Facing the pump and near the bottom where the electrical wiring goes into the pump, there is a 3 postion switch. Slow / Off / High. The switch allows changes of the electrical AC voltage to the pump motor (internal wiring) which in turns changes the speed of the pump from low / off / high. Low speed asllows you leave the pump on 24/7 with mimimum power use. High speed can be used 24/7 also but is usually used for 6-8 hour durations. Depending on your pool size and how you want to use it. I use the high speed during heavy periods of use and after alot of rain. Also when and after adding... » Read More Facing the pump and near the bottom where the electrical wiring goes into the pump, there is a 3 postion switch. Slow / Off / High. The switch allows changes of the electrical AC voltage to the pump motor (internal wiring) which in turns changes the speed of the pump from low / off / high. Low speed asllows you leave the pump on 24/7 with mimimum power use. High speed can be used 24/7 also but is usually used for 6-8 hour durations. Depending on your pool size and how you want to use it. I use the high speed during heavy periods of use and after alot of rain. Also when and after adding chemicals (helps to disperse chemicals quickly). When not in use, I switch to slow speed. « Show Less
626469
There is a toggle switch on the bottom and in the back of the motor. Toggle to right for slow and left for high. The middle position is off.
626470
there is a 3 way toggle switch on the end of the motor-lower side that you flip one way for high-one way for low-middle turns pump off.
1759129
This pump simply doubles the input pressure. In my case, 40psi becomes 80psi.
1508096
It is full variable speed in each of the two speed levels. The switch on top of the unit just allows you to pick a slower or faster range of speeds.
347237
Yes, the flow rate can be changed by rotating the body of the unit by hand once it is in place.
121340
I don' t really understand the question but I will try to answer. It has a float switch that is mounted on a rod. The water gets higher the float slides up the rod and the pump turns on. You could also slide the float up manually to turn on.
1602131
You can adjust the suction but it adjusts the speed at the same time. I bought this pump as a smaller option for pumping on the go for my twins... I use it exclusively now. I love it!
378249
It's a switch that floats. When water level rises to a point it turns the pump on. When level drops the floating switch turns off the pump
1890589
I own a variable speed pump, the circulator barely works at low speeds. The 1st one I purchased didn't work, the 2nd one worked for about 5 months and it has stopped. I contacted the company months ago and NO RESPONSE! Don't purchase it.
1626454
Not sure the flow rate specs but it works fine when running on my low pump setting.
1856941
No you must put ball valves up-line or down-line of the pump to limit its speed.
1619765
This pump only has 1 speed and it is very low volume. All it is designed for is to keep the water circulating past the heater and through the system.
637125
They change speeds, but I haven't tried it. I'm using in a kind of minimalist way and I'm not ready for programs for the super fit., which I think that is trying to get one to a super fit state.
1327051
Yes, you change speed by changing which groove on the pulleys that the belt runs in.
268500
My variable speed has saved me money by only using speed that is needed. A lower HP motor is set at factory setting and you cannot make changes for peak useage. I'm very happy with my pump because one nite we had a drop in temp and when I went outside the pump was running in what it called freeze mode to protect itself from freezing. Most pool shops may not be up to date on this type of pump...... It will cost more....but I think you will save the money in the long run.
41833
There is a switch on the pump that allows you to set the degree of flow. I didn't want to bother with pulling the pump back out, so I just stuck some hornwort in front of the output. Voila! Happy neons!
1030944
Yes that is normal! I found that if I turn an adjustment screw that is located just above the pump on that diaphragm it will lower that level it's a small screw with a triangular slot will have to buy a special screwdriver for turning it . I believe turning it in raises the water level turning it out lowered the Water level! But after I played with it I ended up pretty much back in the same spot because if you lower-level too much it sucks air . Then cycles on and Ó ff too much! I had a previous pump for 15 years at my house and it acted the same way. I hope that helps
1065441
I replaced my Sta-Rite one-speed pump with the Hayward Max-Flow Variable Speed. I live in Florida which mandates replacement pumps to be variable speed pumps. I do not know definitely if I am savings that much energy; but, the pump is set to prime for 1 min, run at max for 30 min and cut-back to 2400 rpm for 3 hrs. This setting turns over my pool water 100% daily and the pump is very quiet. I do not have an amp meter to monitor the consumption of energy; but I am very satisfied with this pump.