My pool was up and running and I decided to replace the shaft seal and impeller since I just got a new motor in that was way long overdue. I have a Superpump and a multi valve. I put the multi-valve on close and took the motor assembly from the pump. I then replaced all the parts as well as the housing gasket with Hayward parts. I put in the new housing gasket and put everything back together. I set the multi-valve to filter and put on the power. When I did, water started to leak from the pump assembly area and even out of the motor air openings in the back. I'm not sure what I did wrong. Could it be from putting the valve to close and then filter creating pressure? Maybe the housing gasket was off? I'm pretty sure I replaced the shaft seal correctly from watching some youtube videos. Thank you.
Pump Leak!
- Thread starter illtiger1
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If water is running through the motor the pump seal was not replaced correctly. You need to take apart and redo or replace with new.
Ugh! Guess I need to put those gloves back on and try to re-do the shaft seal. Thanks!
Make sure the seal was not installed with one or both of the pieces backwards, and that they are firmly seated in the housing on both sides. The seal should be snug in the housing and on the shaft. If it is not snug it may be the wrong size seal. Also check for any hairline cracks in the seal.
Thank you both! Changed the seal again and put in the old impeller and it's running back to normal. Off to treat myself to a beer or three.