Recent content by woskie70

So I tested with a multi-meter and got 115 from one wire and .1 from the second wired going from my timer to my pump. I also checked the air vents and they are clear.

I will have to figure out how to do that

My neighbors tree hangs over the filter and pump and this year a bird built a nest right above it

I took the motor off the pump and found out the ground wire is connected to the number 1 wire post with a hot wire. And the second hot wire is dead coming from my timer. I have 3 hot wires coming from my electrical panel to the timer but only one goes hot to the pump motor. I'm guessing i need...

Can I replace the bearings myself?

When I take it apart I can spin the impeller and it is smooth and easy. I bought the house last year and the pump was replaced right before I moved in.

It's a Hayward pump. Instaled a year ago February. Water flow is good when it's running and doesn't lose its prime.

My pump will work great for about 30 min and then it stops and is extremely hot to the touch. It will stay off for a bit and then goes right back to work. It will do this the entire time its on. I have taken the impeller off and looked for debris and there is nothing in there and the wires are...