What does the booster pump do?
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The booster pump is used to power your pool cleaner. It is a designated pump just for this purpose. This takes away any wear and tear on your main pool pump. The Viper and the Phantom both require the Hayward booster pump to function properly.
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What is a booster pump, and where does it attach to?
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This cleaner is designated as a pressure side cleaner which means:Pressure Pool Cleaners most pressure cleaners require a booster pump which is typically a ¾ horse power pump that is dedicated for use with the cleaner alone. The booster pump allows you to operate the pressure cleaner without taking any suction away from your main pool pump. The addition of the booster pump does mean pressure cleaners require a more involved installation than either suction or robotic cleaners. The booster pump is installed in tandem with your pool pump.
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I purchased a Hayward 6060 booster pump to replace a Hayward 5060 booster pump but the inlet and outlet are different. What's the recommended way to plumb the new pump?
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The newer style Hayward booster pump comes with 1.5" slip unions and 3/4" hose barbed fittings. You can either plumb it in using 1.5" pvc or you can retrofit it using the 3/4" barbed fitting and flexible hose.
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I have the Hayward 5060. Looks like the 6060 is the current replacement. The 5060 is 230v....is the 6060 the same? What alterations do I need to do for a 6060?
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Hello Tim - The 6060 is also 230v. No major alterations are required. You can plumb the 6060 in with 1.5" pvc or retrofit it to accept 3/4" hose.
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I need to know the pump curve to see if I can use this pump to be used to pump water to my house.
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This pump does not have a curve chart because it used to operate a pressure side pool cleaner.
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Can this unit replace a PB4-60 Booster pump?
Thanks JG
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John, Yes the Hayward booster pump can replace a PB460 booster pump, however we do still carry the PB460 Booster Pump if you wanted to stay with the exact same model.
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Does this Model 6060 pump assembly include the impeller? It seems so but I don't want to assume. thank you
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Hello Don, yes the 3/4 HP Booster Pump is a complete pump, including the impeller.
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Can I replace hayward 5060 with another brand, like Polaris? Do I have to worry about connections, hoses, etc. how to compare the two for best fit, volts?
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Hi Sukie, The manufacture recommends that you use their pump with their cleaners. However some folks have mix match cleaner and pumps. The connections is not a huge factor.
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What is the amperage rating for this motor (120V). Are motors available in 1/2 HP rating ? 3/4 not necessary, flow must be reduced w/orfice plate or adjustable pressure at poolside.
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Hi, At 115 volts this pump draws 13.3 amps. There is not a 1/2 HP motor you will have to reduce water flow with a valve or pool side depending on the cleaner that you have.
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The volute on my 5060 has threads on the inside of the intake and outtake, Does the 6060 have the same? The piping was screwed into the intake and outtake and I want to make installing the new pump quick and easy and do not have alot of plumbing skills.
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Hi Richie, The 6060 does not have threads on the inside, it comes with the unions for easy removal and installation.
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As a follow up from my previous question. Does the pump come with the base? If not, will my base from the 5060 fit the 6060?
is the 5060 still available?
Thanks
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The base is included with the new pump.
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I have a 3/4 booster pump to operate my Polaris cleaner. The motor windings have shorted so I need to replace. I have a StaRite 1.5 HP pump/motor ,,same speed and voltage. Pool guy says the Polaris will "jump out of the pool". I say if I adjust flow, on the valve ,it should behave the same. Also the 1.5 HP has bigger,, probably 1.5 " inlet and outlet.
Is it ok to use the 3/4" hose or shod I use hose to match the bigger in/out.
Jim Burk
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Jim, I would not recommend trying to use a pool pump as a booster pump. The pool pump is not designed for use with 3/4" plumbing.
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I need to replace my Hayward 6060 pump, but I do not want to convert to using hoses. Does your replacement pump have exterior threads for me to screw to my existing threaded fittings that will connect my PVC "hard pipe"?
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Good morning Paul, This pump is setup with 1.5" unions. You would have to reduce them to 3/4" pipe if you wanted to hard plumb in.
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The comments about how quiet and energy saving the 6060 pump motor is, has me wanting to replace my PB4 with the 6060. I see that it can be done, but are there any plumbing/wiring differences I need to know about?
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Hi, JJ. The 6060 Booster Pump can be plumbed and wired the same way as the PB4 pump.
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I have the Hayward 5060 booster pump which has failed. Is the 6060 a direct replacement? Does it support the same form and fit of the 5060?
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Hi, The 6060 model is a direct replacement to the 5050.
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Do the hoses and connections come with the pump?
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We have a slide on our pool at the club. HCP100 does not have enough lift to correctly feed the slide. I want to cut in a booster pump. What is the GPM of this booster pump? I am sure this is more than enough for our slide. Is this 2-3 on shipping? I need it PDQ.
Thanks,
John
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For normal applications this pump will put out about 20 - 30 GPM's and delivery is 2-4 business days.
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I currently have a Pentair Boost-Rite Pump for my Polaris cleaner. Pentair has refused to warranty it because I installed it myself. That pump is a 1 HP and I see this is a 3/4 HP. Will this run my Polaris 280?
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Hi Brad, Yes this would power your Polaris 280. However, I would suggest the Polaris PB460 Booster Pump as it is specifically designed to power the Polaris 280 cleaner.
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I have a polaris 3900 sport, powered by a 3/4" motor. This pump has enough power, but would it have sufficient pressure to operate the 3900?
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Hi, Cal Stowe. This Hayward Booster Pump can be used to operate the Polaris 3900 Sport cleaner.
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Your on-line advertisement for Hayward Booster Pump Model 6060 indicates shipping is free. Now my confirmation order shows shipping is $263.00. which is it? Please advise ASAP!
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Free shipping consists of the continental USA.
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I have a booster pump and or motor go out. I comes on, but doesn't produce enough volume to drive the Polaris 280 cleaner. Do you think its the motor or the booster pump? I currently have a Hayward model #6060 booster pump with a Hayward model #C48D62A04 3/4 HP motor. Is this the correct pair for the 280 cleaner?
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Hi, Rick. The issue may be the pump, the cleaner or the cleaner line. It's not the motor because motors are designed to operate at full power or not at all. The Hayward 6060 booster pump is sufficient to operate a Polaris 280 Cleaner.
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Recently bought a home, updating all around for energy efficiency. Currently outfitted with hayward 6060. Is there a difference between 6060 and W36060? If so, what? Thank you.
P.S. You're guys videos rock.
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No, they are actually the same model but the one that begins with the "W" is for online retail.
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I am looking for the exact replacement for a Booster Hayward pump model # 6060 C48D62A04. When will it ship to Charleston SC once ordered ?
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I have a Hayward 5060 used for a polaris. When the pump if off (pool filter pump running) should there be water pressure coming from the Polaris connection jet?
I feel a lot of pressure coming from the jet, would this account for low pressure at the other return jets?
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Hello, most often the plumbing return lines are plumbed with the pressure cleaner lines so yes you may be getting water return through the cleaner line even when the booster pump is off.
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Can this be used to replace my 13 year old AO SMith pump used with a legend style cleaner? Specs of old one are in the picture attached. Still runs but no real flow coming out of it.
Hi Bob, Thanks for the photos! Yes this booster pump would work as a replacement for your current booster pump powering your Legend cleaner.
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My booster pump will not run continuously when the Polaris cleaner is turned on. The pump will come on for a few minutes, then stop for a while, then go back on again. It seems to be off more than on. The motor casing felt very hot. Is that normal? Do you think this is a case of just a bad motor or does the whole thing need to be replaced? Thanks.
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Hi Charley. It sounds like your motor is overheating - we made a guide on troubleshooting an overheated motor here to help you be sure that is the issue. If it is overheating then replacing the 6060 booster pump motor and the motor shaft seal is recommended. These instructions on How To Replace the Motor on Your Pool Pump will guide you through it.
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Thanks so much!
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Is this a replacement for a model 5600 Hayward Booster Pump
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Hi Fred, the Hayward 6060 pump is a direct replacement for your old 5060 pump.
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