I’m going to attempt to attach a link to video of my pool pump. Just opened the pool today and I noticed some water pooling under the pump. It seems water is escaping from the black collar above the pump. It’s more noticeable when the pump is priming and running at a higher speed. I’m going to call our pool installer as the equipment should be under warranty but I’m curious if anyone knows what’s happening.
Pump leak?
- Thread starter Randy698
- Start date
- Jun 24, 2021
- 7,751
- Pool Size
- 30000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60
The ring with the vertical lines on it is a union. Unscrew the union and lubricate the o-ring with a SILICONE lubricant like Magic Lube II. Don't use a Teflon/PTFE lubricant. Re-thread and tighten the union and it should be good to go.
I lubricate, or replace and lubricate all o-rings every year on pool startup...
I lubricate, or replace and lubricate all o-rings every year on pool startup...
I’m assuming do that with the pump off? Is water going to come rushing out of there? I do have the silicone magic lube but have never used it. Anything else to be aware of before i give it a try?
- Jun 24, 2021
- 7,751
- Pool Size
- 30000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60
YES!
Is your pump above or below the pool. Yes, you will get some water either way.
Magic Lube II (2). Not just "Magic Lube."
Not really, it is pretty simple...clean with a lint free rag (tshirt) and re-lube.
