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    Hayward pump overflows

    Thanks Mark. I will check the lip and try to hand tighten while the pump is running. The SPA is about 3.5 feet higher than the pump and btw I checked the pool\spa pump in spa mode in it also leak although it is just a minor trickle. Do they sell the seal sperately? If so where can I get...
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    Hayward pump overflows

    Ok I tried tightening the lid more but it still leaks, although significantly less than before. I also exchanged lids from another pump but no success. I tightened the lid to the point that it is only a very minor trickle at this point. I get the feeling that the pump housing is warped thus...
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    Hayward pump overflows

    Ok thanks for all the repplies. Perhaps I was not very clear in explaining the problem. During shutoff water flows back into the pump basket and cause it to overflow. Water leaks through the lid continuously.
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    Hayward pump overflows

    "In normal operation the basket should be closed and sealed, so there shouldn't be a problem. " [Monty] Yes No porblem in normal operation "When you do need to open the basket, you may well have to close the valves before opening the basket. If the pump is below the spa water level, the valves...
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    Hayward pump overflows

    Hi: I'm new to this forum. Seems like there is a lot of good info here! I just replaced my Spa jets pump(Hayward SP4010NS) and everything worked fine except that when I turn off the pump water comes back from both return and suction sides overflowing the basket. I had to close the manual...