- Mar 24, 2019
- 195
- Pool Size
- 33000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Need some help guys, about 2 years ago I replaced the motor and all the seals to my Sta-Rite Max E Pro pump. Over the winter I noticed a small seep coming from the typical shaft seal spot, rear seal plate lower side. I ordered new shaft seals and just put them in. Used gloves so didn't touch the seals and I bought the premium (name brand not amazon special) salt water shaft seals. Put it all back together and still seeing a very small seep again. Frustrating. My question is, is it possible the seal plate is causing it? I looked it over when I disassembled and didn't notice any defects but I did read somewhere in the threads about possible hairline cracks in them. The seal plate is the only thing I can think of that could cause the seep after new shaft seals, the pump housing is about 13 years old. Seal plate is $125 so didn't want to just order it to see. Thanks as always.
Also how long do shaft seals typically last?
Also how long do shaft seals typically last?