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Ke
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Post subject: Filling pump with antifreeze  Posted: September 29th, 2011, 8:52 pm |
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Last year my pump seized over the winter, I managed to free it by turning the spindle by hand and it has been fine all summer. To prevent the same thing from happening, should I fill in the pump with antifreeze solution?
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JasonLion
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Post subject: Re: Filling pump with antifreeze Posted: September 29th, 2011, 9:00 pm |
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That won't help. Seizing is almost always related to the bearings, not where the anti-freeze could go.
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Ke
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Post subject: Re: Filling pump with antifreeze Posted: September 30th, 2011, 6:55 pm |
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That's what I do normally and previous years it's been ok until last winter when the pump seized. Should I cover the pump with some kind of tarp to keep the snow and ice away?
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San Juan 8500 gal Fiberglass Pool, Sta-Rite Max-E 1 HP pump, Star-Rite System 3 Cartridge Filter 300 sq. ft,
Sta-Rite Max-E 200,000 BTU gas heater, Aqua Logic SWG with P-4 panel. Goldline wireless remote control,
3 Jandy Neverlube Valves with Goldline motorized control, iRobot Verro 500 pool cleaner
5 Poolstar 1000 LED Lights, LED strip light at waterfall, Prozone Ozonator PZ7 with degasser column,
Jandy Auto Waterfill, Aquamatic motorized pool cover, Poolbuster Max CC handheld vacuum.
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Post subject: Re: Filling pump with antifreeze Posted: September 30th, 2011, 7:15 pm |
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I don't recommend a plastic bag, but use something that will breath. You don't want to trap the moisture in the bearings.
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