Impeller - is this my problem?

[rrself]

My pool stopped circulating last week and my strainer pot was not filling with water. Today I took the pump off to see if I could figure out the problem. I have no idea what I'm looking at really, but this doesn't seem right:

This thing is all beat up

And this was just sitting on top and it looks all chewed up too

It seems like the last piece I showed there should be held down by the shaft thing in the first 2 pictures to make it spin. Am I way off here, or have I possibly found my problem?

Thanks

 

[AClogston]

Yup, the third picture is what's left of your impeller. You'll have to unscrew what's left on the motor shaft and replace it.

 

[rrself]

Woo hoo!! Now I know the problem.

Now what do I do? Order a new impeller? Does it go on easy?

 

[AClogston]

Make sure of the pump model and corresponding impeller you need, and order a new one. The part number might be right on the impeller itself.

They go on really easily. Just hold the opposite end of the motor shaft in place with a wrench and unscrew what's left with channel locks pliers, then screw a new one on hand tight.

 

[rrself]

Awesome. Thanks man.

 

[AClogston]

Don't mention it!

Another small item to note, it may be reverse threaded depending on the pump, so if it seems to be unscrewing hard try the other direction. If you still have the manual it will probably have that info.

 

[PoolGuyNJ]

Also order a new set of seals. This will ensure the water will not leak out the back for some time to come.

Scott

 

[Melt In The Sun]

Make sure you figure out what got jammed in there while you're at it!