Waterfall Pump Overheating

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briggss3

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Mar 14, 2024
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Lake Jackson, Texas
Pool Size
12450
Chlorine
Salt Water Generator
SWG Type
CircuPool RJ-60
I assume when my 1HP Pentair pump turns on and then kicks off in 20 to 60 seconds with the pump motor hot to touch...that it means a pump needs replacing? Checked the inlet strainer was clean.

If I assume right, what's the best bang for the buck for a waterfall pump? I attached a picture of what's there. Just moved in and the PO left us with a bad pump I guess....

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WaterFall Specialty Pumps

The Pentair Waterfall Specialty Pool Water Features Pump has a closed impeller, low-head pump ideal for water features such as fountains, waterfalls and other special pool features.
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@1poolman1 has good ideas on pumps.
 
briggss3 said:
I assume when my 1HP Pentair pump turns on and then kicks off in 20 to 60 seconds with the pump motor hot to touch...that it means a pump needs replacing? Checked the inlet strainer was clean.

If I assume right, what's the best bang for the buck for a waterfall pump? I attached a picture of what's there. Just moved in and the PO left us with a bad pump I guess....

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If that pump did the job, and is legal to replace where you live (if not it most likely wouldn't be shipped there), get another, they're still made. About $350.00 online and at Leslie's. Used to see them all the time on older waterfalls.
If you want more control over the actual flow from the fall, and a quieter pump, try a Waterway Power Defender 140. Great VSP that will work on 120V and you can dial in the waterflow. About $650.00 at Pool Supply Unlimited, a good online store.
 
1poolman1 said:
If that pump did the job, and is legal to replace where you live (if not it most likely wouldn't be shipped there), get another, they're still made. About $350.00 online and at Leslie's. Used to see them all the time on older waterfalls.
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Actually shows it discontinued everywhere and has been replaced by "compliant" pumps
 
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