Waterway Viper Volute 315-1500 – Professional Grade Pump Housing
Product Overview
As a retailer of hot tub spare parts, I’m offering 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


































