Pump Identification
- Thread starter danny_b
- Start date
- May 3, 2007
- 17,207
- Pool Size
- 20000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
It is a Sta-Rite pump. Probably a Challenger. Is there a label you can post, motor or otherwise?
Danny, those 3 valves on the suction side of the pump should be changed out to quality pool branded valves whilst you at it.
Looks like StaRite DuraGlas or Maxeglas.
There should be a metal tag right behind the clamp with the model number that starts with something like PEA4.
You can see the metal tag in this video where it says "Do Not Run Dry".
Note that the person in the video makes several mistakes like removing the bolts holding the motor to the seal plate before removing the impeller and resting the motor on the impeller, but it gives you an idea about what to expect for a motor replacement.
There should be a metal tag right behind the clamp with the model number that starts with something like PEA4.
You can see the metal tag in this video where it says "Do Not Run Dry".
Note that the person in the video makes several mistakes like removing the bolts holding the motor to the seal plate before removing the impeller and resting the motor on the impeller, but it gives you an idea about what to expect for a motor replacement.
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Is there a metal tag at the top of the seal plate right behind the clamp?
The tag is shown in the video. The tag says Do Not Run Dry.
In my opinion, it's not worth it to just replace the motor.
I would go with a new pump.
Check for rebates available from the manufacturer and your utility.
The tag is shown in the video. The tag says Do Not Run Dry.
In my opinion, it's not worth it to just replace the motor.
I would go with a new pump.
Check for rebates available from the manufacturer and your utility.
- May 3, 2007
- 17,207
- Pool Size
- 20000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
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Thanks for everyone's replys, I'm trying not to replumb the pump....basically if I cut anything I have to replace all valves, pump everything because there is no room to glue on anything... Probably 1500$ or more undertaking with pump, valves, etc
No, I didn't see any tag, but this pool is 30 years old, and i've only bought the place 5 years.
I would replace the pump.
Motor changes on really old pumps rarely go well.
I would not buy an $800 + motor and take the risk that the pump is not fixable.
From what I can see, the plumbing looks simple. I don't see any valves that would need to be replaced.
Motor changes on really old pumps rarely go well.
I would not buy an $800 + motor and take the risk that the pump is not fixable.
From what I can see, the plumbing looks simple. I don't see any valves that would need to be replaced.
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