Recent content by acamato

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    SP2603VSP Bearings?

    Thanks. I will get 2 6203 and 1 6204 to be prepared.
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    SP2603VSP Bearings?

    Does anyone know what bearings are insdie a Hayward VS Super Pump motor (1.65 HP)? My pump has started to make noise and I want to repalce the bearings.
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    Hayward impeller ring and diffuser

    You still need to find out why the diffuser contacted the impeller. Did the pump run dry?
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    Hayward impeller ring and diffuser

    The shaft seal has a two ceramic surfaces that touch and make the seal. Any damage to either one of these will cause a leak. One side is fixed and the other side is spring loaded. The spring pushes the two faces together.
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    Hayward impeller ring and diffuser

    You need to figure out why they made contact. As for the leak, where was it leaking from? If it was the motor side of the housing, I would replace the pump shaft seal.
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    filter pressure vs flow rate

    The pressure on the discharge of the filter is lower than the discharge pressure of the pump. There is friction (pressure loss) thru the fittings and filter.
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    filter pressure vs flow rate

    If you knew the discharge pressure of your pump you could figure out flow by using the pump curve for the pump. I am a mechanical engineer and want to know as much as i can about my pumping system. I installed a gauge by the discharge of my pump and a flowmeter. The gauge allowes me to see...
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    Pump Connections

    I believe you want part R0339500. The Amazon item is a different part number.
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    How do I know if my multi port is bad?

    You could have channeling in your sand that allows the DE to pass through the filter.
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    Pump Connections

    If you want help you need to provide more info. There are many different pumps and fittings out there. We cannot guess what you have. My pump has 1.5" NPT female fittings and the suction side has union (with o-ring) screwed into it. The discharge side is a Hayward fittings that a clear...
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    Help With Choosing New Pump

    SquareTrade is a third party warranty provider. Owned by Allstate. SquareTrade | It was $55 total. Amazon's prices fluctuate, it's now $80. This is what I purchased: SquareTrade 4-Year Lawn & Garden Extended Protection Plan ($450-499.99)
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    Help With Choosing New Pump

    Its a SquareTrade Warranty. It adds 4 years after Haywards warranty. If the protected item is damaged and SquareTrade determines it can be repaired, 100% of the cost of parts and labor is covered. If your item can’t be repaired, SquareTrade will contact you to discuss replacement options.
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    Pump Connections

    Typically a pump has NPT threaded connection (1.5" or 2"). You need to provide more info. Make and model of pump, photo of pump and fittings. Do the fittings have any numbers stamped on them?
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    Help With Choosing New Pump

    I just picked up a Hayward SP2603VSP Super Pump VS for $487+tax. I added a 4 year warranty for $55. from Amazon. My power co offers a $350 rebate, but it needs to be professionally installed (installer gets $100)
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    Pool Motors suddenly stopped running

    Are the pumps frozen? Do they spin freely?