Waterway Viper Volute 315-1500 – Professional Grade Pump Housing
Product Overview
We supply the Waterway Viper Volute (315-1500), a premium pump housing component designed for 56-frame systems. This versatile volute features side discharge configuration and robust construction, making it an essential component for high-performance spa systems.
Key Features
- Professional-grade 56-frame design with inserts
- Side discharge configuration for flexible installation
- 2-1/2″ MBT (Male Buttress Thread) connection
- 90° rotating wet end capability
- Engineered for optimal water flow dynamics
- Compatible with multiple horsepower ratings
Applications
The Waterway Viper Volute is ideally suited for:
- New pump installations
- System upgrades
- Custom spa configurations
- High-volume water circulation systems
- Professional spa installations
- Swim spa applications
Technical Background
Drawing on Waterway’s heritage of innovation since 1973, this volute incorporates advanced hydraulic design principles. The housing is specifically engineered to complement the Viper pump series, supporting installations from 2HP through 5HP applications while maintaining optimal flow characteristics.
Specifications Table
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model Number | 315-1500 |
| Frame Size | 56Y Frame |
| Discharge Location | Side Discharge (SD) |
| Discharge Size | 2-1/2″ MBT |
| Material | High-impact thermoplastic |
| Configuration | With Frame Inserts |
| Rotation Capability | 90° wet end |
| Compatibility | Viper Series Pumps |
Exploded parts diagram: This part is shown as item #11 on the Waterway Viper 56-Frame 2-1/2″ Spa Pump exploded parts diagram.
🔧 Waterway Viper 56-Frame 2-1/2" Spa Pump – exploded parts diagram

The numbered parts below make up this assembly. Parts we stock are linked – click any to view.
| No. | Part |
|---|---|
| 13c | 34-270-W025K13C |
| 14b | 34-270-W025K14B |
| 14a | 34-270-W025K14A |
| 13b | 34-270-W025K13B |
| 13a | 34-270-W025K13A |
| 12 | 34-270-W025K12 |
| 11 | Volute, Waterway Viper, 2-1/2" ◀ this part |
| 10 | 34-270-W025K10 |
| 9 | 34-270-W025K9 |
| 8 | Wear Ring, Waterway Viper |
| 7 | O-Ring, Buna-N, 7-1/4" ID, 1/8" Cross Section, Generic |
| 6 | O-Ring, 1/2" ID, 3/32" Cross Section, Generic |
| 5 | 34-270-W025K5 |
| 4 | Faceplate, Waterway Viper, 2-1/2" |
| 3 | Screw, WW E-Series/Hi-Flo/Viper/Workman/EX2, 8-32 x 5/8" |
| 2 | O-Ring, 2-3/4" ID, 1/8" Cross Section, Generic |
| 1b | Pump Union, 2-1/2" Female Buttress Thread, 2" Slip |
| 1a | Pump Union, 2-1/2" Female Buttress Thread, 2-1/2" Slip |
Installation Features
The volute offers several installation advantages:
- Versatile mounting options with frame inserts
- Industry-standard 56-frame compatibility
- Side discharge for simplified plumbing
- Accommodates various pump sizes
- Engineered for tool-free maintenance
Alternate Part Numbers
🔧 Exploded diagram and parts
This part belongs to the Waterway Viper 56-Frame 2-1/2" Spa Pump assembly. Everything listed below is something we stock for it, and the numbers match the diagram.
| No. | Part | Our part number | Availability | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1a | ![]() |
Waterway Union 400-6010 | 400-6010 | 87 in stock | $14.77 | Add to cart |
| 1b | ![]() |
Waterway Union 400-5990 | 400-5990 | 92 in stock | $14.74 | Add to cart |
| 3 | ![]() |
Waterway Screw 819-1110 | 819-1110 | Available to order | $1.35 | |
| 4 | ![]() |
Waterway Viper Faceplate 311-1510 | 311-1510 | 4 in stock | $58.72 | Add to cart |
| 5 | ![]() |
Drain Plug, Waterway | 715-1201 | 204 in stock | $3.60 | Add to cart |
| 5 | ![]() |
Drain Plug, Waterway HiFlo, 3/8", with O-Ring | 760-1201 | 61 in stock | $6.19 | Add to cart |
| 8 | ![]() |
Waterway Viper Wear Ring 313-3210 | 313-3210 | 6 in stock | $9.52 | Add to cart |
| 9 | ![]() |
Impeller, Waterway Viper, 5.0 Horsepower | 310-2280 | Available to order | $40.91 | |
| 10 | ![]() |
Shaft Seal, 5/8" Shaft , Viton 200, US Seal | PS-200V-CMS | 189 in stock | $22.31 | Add to cart |
| 10 | ![]() |
5/8" Shaft Pump Seal PS-1901 | PS-1901 | 43 in stock | $71.13 | Add to cart |
| 10 | ![]() |
Shaft Seal, 200, 5/8" Shaft, Buna | 200 | 412 in stock | $7.04 | Add to cart |
| 10 | ![]() |
Shaft Seal, 5/8" Shaft , Viton 200 | 200V | 35 in stock | $11.54 | Add to cart |
Complete motors
| No. | Part | Our part number | Availability | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | ![]() |
Waterway Motor B237 | B237 | 1 in stock | $238.16 |
Complete wet ends
| No. | Part | Our part number | Availability | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | ![]() |
Waterway Viper Wet End 310-0180 | 310-0180 | 18 in stock | $105.31 | Add to cart |
| 12 | ![]() |
Viper Wet End 310-0140 | 310-0140 | 29 in stock | $110.21 | Add to cart |











































