Speck Impeller Hub Cap 10 x 12 PPG Deluxe 22-47

Essential Protection for Your Pool Pump’s Heart

As a retailer of hot tub spare parts, I recognize the importance of every component in maintaining optimal pump performance. The impeller hub cap is a small but crucial protective component that sits at the center of your pool pump’s impeller assembly. The large circular component behind the vanes is the impeller’s hub. This hub provides support to the vanes while connecting all the vanes to the impeller assembly. The hub cap serves as a protective cover for this vital central component, ensuring proper sealing and preventing damage to the impeller’s core structure.

Understanding the Impeller Hub Cap

What It Does

The impeller hub cap is a precision-engineered protective cover that fits over the central hub of your pool pump’s impeller. This component plays a critical role in maintaining the structural integrity of the impeller assembly while ensuring optimal hydraulic performance. The hub cap helps create proper water flow dynamics by maintaining a smooth surface profile at the impeller’s center, reducing turbulence and maximizing pumping efficiency.

Why It Matters

When an impeller operates, tremendous forces are generated as it spins at high speed to move water through your pool’s circulation system. The impeller creates the suction and the pump action for your pool pump. What the impeller does is it turns the pumps spinning motion into a vortex that sucks the pool water towards the suction pipe of the pool and expels it through the filter and out back into the pool. The hub cap protects the central hub from wear, debris damage, and helps maintain the precise tolerances required for optimal performance.

Compatible PPG Deluxe Models

PPG Deluxe Series Overview

The PPG Deluxe pump series represents a collaboration between Pollet Pool Group and Speck pumps, creating the next generation of the legendary Badu 90 pump. Together we developed the next generation for the Badu 90, a best seller that has been the benchmark in the industry regarding reliability, efficiency and low noise level. The PPG Deluxe pump has incorporated these quality trademarks and we added the new state of the art technology, bringing us a more efficient hydraulic system, a whisper-quiet noise level sound and a fresh new look.

Model Compatibility Range

This hub cap fits all PPG Deluxe models from 22 through 47, providing universal compatibility across the entire series:

PPG Deluxe 22 – The entry-level model in the series, perfect for smaller to medium-sized residential pools with its 0.75kW motor capacity.

PPG Deluxe Models 25-38 – Mid-range pumps offering increased flow rates and power for larger residential pools and demanding applications.

PPG Deluxe 47 – The high-performance model designed for large residential pools, commercial applications, and complex water features requiring maximum flow capacity.

Technical Specifications & Design

Precision 10 x 12 Dimensions

The “10 x 12” specification refers to the precise dimensional requirements of this hub cap, ensuring perfect fitment across the PPG Deluxe range. These exact measurements guarantee proper sealing, optimal water flow characteristics, and protection of the impeller hub assembly.

Advanced Materials

Manufactured from high-grade, chemically resistant materials specifically chosen for pool and spa applications. The hub cap is designed to withstand:

• Chlorinated water environments
• Salt water systems up to 0.5% concentration (5 grams/liter)
• Temperature variations and thermal cycling
• Chemical exposure from pool sanitizers and pH adjusters
• UV degradation from sunlight exposure

Performance Benefits

Hydraulic Efficiency

By maintaining a smooth, continuous surface at the impeller’s center, this hub cap contributes to the PPG Deluxe series’ reputation for enhanced hydraulic performance. The precise engineering helps minimize turbulence and energy losses, contributing to the pump’s overall efficiency and whisper-quiet operation.

Protection Against Damage

The hub cap serves as a protective barrier against debris that might otherwise damage the impeller hub. Small debris that passes through the pump basket could potentially impact the central hub area, and this cap provides essential protection against such damage.

Longevity Enhancement

Proper hub cap installation helps maintain the impeller’s balance and reduces wear on critical components. This protection extends the operational life of your entire impeller assembly and helps maintain consistent pump performance over time.

Installation & Maintenance

Professional Installation Recommended

While this hub cap is designed for straightforward replacement, proper installation requires disassembly of the pump wet end and careful handling of the impeller assembly. If you strip the impeller hub, break the old one-off, and remove the hub from the shaft. At this point, you’re not losing any money by breaking the impeller. However, don’t forget to check your old impeller for a part number before tossing it.

Maintenance Considerations

Regular inspection during routine pump maintenance allows for early detection of hub cap wear or damage. The compact size and lightweight design make inspection and replacement straightforward during scheduled maintenance intervals.

System Integration

When replacing the hub cap, it’s an ideal time to inspect other impeller components including the diffuser gasket, shaft seal, and impeller vanes. Comprehensive maintenance ensures optimal pump performance and prevents premature component failure.

PPG Deluxe Technology Integration

Modern Hydraulic Design

The PPG Deluxe series incorporates state-of-the-art hydraulic technology, and this hub cap is engineered to complement these advanced features. The precision design contributes to the series’ enhanced efficiency and reduced operating costs.

Noise Reduction Technology

Part of the PPG Deluxe series’ whisper-quiet operation comes from careful attention to component design and tolerances. This hub cap contributes to the overall noise reduction by maintaining proper impeller balance and smooth water flow characteristics.

Salt Water Compatibility

Engineered specifically for salt electrolysis systems, this hub cap maintains its integrity and performance in salt-chlorinated pool environments, making it ideal for modern pool installations that favor salt generation systems.

Quality Assurance

Speck Manufacturing Standards

As a genuine Speck component, this hub cap undergoes rigorous quality testing to ensure it meets the exacting standards established by decades of pump manufacturing excellence. Every component is manufactured using precision molding techniques and high-grade materials.

Compatibility Guarantee

Designed specifically for PPG Deluxe models 22-47, this hub cap ensures perfect fitment and optimal performance across the entire model range. The universal compatibility eliminates guesswork and ensures proper function.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Part Number (SKU)	6482240241
Compatible Models	PPG Deluxe 22, 25, 29, 33, 36, 38, 43, 47
Dimensions	10 x 12 (precision engineered)
Material	Chemical/UV resistant polymer
Salt Water Rating	Up to 0.5% (5g/L) concentration
Temperature Rating	Suitable for standard pool applications
Weight	0.05 Kilograms
Length	0.15 Meters
Width	0.1 Meters
Height	0.01 Meters
Volume	0.00015 Cubic Meters
Manufacturer	Speck Pumps / Pollet Pool Group
Category	Pool Pump Components

When to Replace

Visual Inspection

Regular inspection during pump maintenance allows for early detection of hub cap wear, cracking, or damage. Any visible damage to the hub cap should prompt immediate replacement to prevent potential impeller damage.

Performance Indicators

Changes in pump noise, vibration, or hydraulic performance may indicate hub cap wear or damage. If your impeller stops spinning, it could be because of a clog or a broken part. While hub cap failure is less common than other pump issues, it can contribute to overall performance degradation.

Preventive Replacement

Consider hub cap replacement during major pump overhauls or when replacing the main impeller assembly. The relatively low cost and importance of this component make preventive replacement a wise investment in pump longevity.

Storage & Handling

Proper Storage

Store the hub cap in a clean, dry environment away from direct sunlight and temperature extremes. The compact size and lightweight construction make storage simple while maintaining the precision tolerances required for proper function.

Installation Preparation

Before installation, inspect the hub cap for any shipping damage and ensure all mating surfaces are clean and free from debris. Proper preparation ensures optimal sealing and performance in your PPG Deluxe pump system.

Energy Efficiency Contribution

The PPG Deluxe series is renowned for energy efficiency, and every component contributes to this performance characteristic. This precision-engineered hub cap helps maintain the hydraulic efficiency that makes PPG Deluxe pumps a preferred choice for energy-conscious pool owners seeking reduced operating costs without compromising performance.

By choosing genuine Speck components like this hub cap, you preserve the engineering excellence that has made the PPG Deluxe series the worthy successor to the legendary Badu 90 pump, ensuring your pool system continues to operate with the reliability, efficiency, and whisper-quiet performance that defines modern pool pump technology.