This Executive 48 Waterway pump with the discharge on the top centre is different from the more commonly used top side discharge pump. The performance of the centre discharge pumps is different then the side discharge pumps and a centre discharge should only be replaced with a centre discharge pump.
Pump details
- 2 HP Waterway centre discharge hot tub pump, 2 Speed 48 frame,
- Waterway OEM part # 3420820-15,
- 1.5" intake and 1.5" discharge,
- 240 volt, 10.5 Amps high speed (3450 RPM) and 2.6Amps low speed (1725 RPM).
- Viton pump seal for ozone and salt hot tubs
- New cord and unions not included, sold separately.
Limited quantity stocked.
Orientation of wet end.
Pump wet end can be oriented in 90 Degree increments, up, left or right as shown in illustration on the right. Pump will ship with discharge directed up. To change the discharge orientation, loosen the pump's four through bolts from the back of the motor and pull them back enough to disengage. Then rotate the wet end to the desired position, realign and re-tighten the bolts.
If your pump thread O.D. is (approx.) 3.0", Then you'll need a Pump with union size 2.0".
If your pump thread O.D. is (approx.) 3 5/8", Then you'll need a Pump with union size 2 1/2".
Some brands of hot tub spa pumps have non-standard threads and use fitting sizes with different dimensions. These brands are: Hayward, Jacuzzi and sta-rite.