$664.99
Part # 2092136013
Alternate Part #'s EcoM3, SPK-10-2018
Speck Badu EcoM3 Pool Pump
The Badu® EcoM3 is another example of Speck Pumps innovations to meet world energy and environmental challenges. The Badu® EcoM3 uses a state of the art permanent magnet brushless DC motor controlled by advance logic electronics. This technology greatly decreases the operating cost, lowers energy usage, and reduces noise. Perfect match for most residential pools ranging from 10,000 to 25,000 gallons. The Badu® EcoM3 continues to set standards for the future by using 100% recyclable "environment friendly" plastics. Please note: Optional Remote that is pictured is no longer available.
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I never heard of Speck Pumps/Motors. Is it American or Chinese or .....?
Just curious.
Thank you, Dale Johnson
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It is American. Made here in Jacksonville, Fl. Their customer service number is 1-800-223-8538 if you have any further questions.
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Would this pump work for a pond fountain? If yes, how many gph?
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This pump would work for a fountain. You would just have to clean the basket when debris gets in. The Gallons Per Minute are best represented here with this chart. There would some other variable such as plumbing size and how far away the pump is ( Total Dynamic Head ) .
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What is the difference between this pump and the Ecom3 V?
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Hi Kent, The EcoM3 has 3 different speeds it can be set to where the Ecom3 V is a true variable speed pump where it can be set at a full range of RPM's / Speeds any setting between 1600 to 3450 RPM's.
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The description indicates it is DC motor
Is that stand for Direct current?.
Can you provide Installation Instruction?
Does the warranty provided by you or by the manufactures in Germany?
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Hi Laz, DC does indicates direct current. The installation instructions is provided in the Speck Badu Ecom3 Owners Manual. Speck USA handles warranty claims.
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2 to 4 hrs
Screwdriver, Adjustable Wrench, hack saw & PVC cement
We live near the ocean and a pump's ODP (open drip proof) motor just don't last. So I bought a variable speed TEFC (totally enclosed fan cooled) motor and pump. Installation was fairly simple:
1.) Disconnected old pump wiring ( obviously I turned the power off first, otherwise I wouldn't be typing). Screw driver and channel locks.
2.) Cut the piping to the old pump. Hack saw. Original installation had no unions.
3.) New pump inlet was 1 7/8" lower than original pump. I put a 16X16" concrete stepping stone on top of my old slab and this was the perfect height for the new pump inlet.
4.) The pump has unique unions. I add two standard PVC unions into the old piping, so in the future it will be easy to remove, and plumbed the piping back together.
5.) Did not need to mess with the wiring. The old wiring/ conduit had plenty of slack to reconnect.
6.) Turned the power back on. New pump is super quiet. Looking forward to saving some energy.
The Most Helpful Review
4 1
(5 out of 5 stars) Super Efficient / Quiet
Reviewed By: Steven W. from Tampa, FL ()
Pros: efficient and quiet
Cons: None
Old pump was using 7 amps per leg. This one running at 2800 rpm using 2 amps per leg and you can barely hear it. Medium speed runs my salt system, solar panels and vacuum. Low speed is not enough flow for my salt system but that's fine saving a good amount of money on medium speed.
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The Most Recent Reviews
(5 out of 5 stars)
Reviewed By: Inyo Customer ()
It does a great job and saves on energy.
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(3 out of 5 stars) Almost Great - but I understand
Reviewed By: Charles Y. from Branford, FL ()
Pros: Great energy savings, Very Quiet, Manually selectable speeds
Cons: Rather costly, lack of control, documentation inadequate
Let me start off by saying this absolutely is a fantastic pool pump. There simply is no question that here in north Florida with our extended swim season, the energy savings can pay for the pump in a very short time - maybe as little as a year. Having said that, here's the little problem that keeps me from giving this a higher score: I bought this pump to replace a previous Badu pool pump - I thought it was the same model, but it turns out it was not. The old pump was a Badu EcoM3 V while this one as it turns out, is a Badu EcoM3. Silly me - how could I have overlooked the missing V? The difference is significant. The original model allowed adjusting each of the three speeds (High, Medium, Low) over a range of possible speeds to allow for your pool's specific needs. Far more important as it turned out, in the original model, you could select the normal programmed running speed. In my pool, due to the head pressure requirement of our solar panels, it was necessary to run the pump in medium speed after its initial high speed start to establish a prime. The new pump is not programmable. When started, it runs for two minutes on high and immediately switches to low. At low speed, the pressure would not allow flow to the roof-mounted solar cells, and far worse, it wasn't enough flow to satisfy the minimum flow requirements of my Chlorine generator (salt pool). As a result, I had to purchase the Badu remote control, thus nearly doubling the cost of replacing my pool pump A little more clarity on Badu's website might have prevented this problem, but that just wasn't available. It is a great pump, but caveat emptor - make sure you know what you're buying
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(2 out of 5 stars)
Reviewed By: Eazy E from Midwest ()
Pros: Quiet, easy to install
Cons: Low speed, may not be able to run your heater
Check your pool heater to figure out how much pressure you need for it to turn on. It will only run for 2 hours then kick to the lowest setting. I would highly recommend buying the controller unit, but with the increased price it might be better to purchase the 1.65 hp true variable pump.
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(5 out of 5 stars)
Reviewed By: Thomas N. from Traverse City, MI ()
Pros: Automatic control for pump speed
Great product. Very light. Love the automatic control that is attached. Easy to install.
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