Recent content by bluesmoke

I'd take the pump apart and inspect the impeller for damage since it sounds like the bolt was blocking things. That will also give you chance to make sure the shaft is ok and the impeller didn't melt around the shaft. At that point it's your decision but a rebuild kit (which includes a new shaft...

Anytime water is coming out of the pump on the pressure end you'll need a new shaft seal and it's easiest to buy a rebuild kit as many of the pumps have other o-rings that if they leak can cause the shaft seal to go out. I should know I've had to rebuild mine 3x now, (first time motor went...

Hey all, my Pentair/American Products Ultra-Flow pump shaft seal started leaking, ordered a new rebuild kit. When I took out the "anti-spin" impeller screw, I noticed the plastic flange that goes on top of and a bit around the o-ring was broken. From one guide the o-ring needs to be there or it...

Looking at a posts and the debate over 2 speed versus variable for in-floor cleaning, I saw something by mas985. I was wondering if installing a 1/2 hp impeller and a 3/4 hp motor would work for my pool? B2980 - Buy AO Smith Pool and Spa Pump motor - $233.00 and Ultra-Flow Pump Pentair...

I agree with danpik it sounds like there is some confusion or miscommunication. It's possible to your electrician didn't understand the difference between bonding and grounding, but in CA there are lots of pools so he should be familiar. There should be a bare copper wire connecting your pool...

Don't lengthen the white wire on the breaker and run the shortest and straightest run to the neutral bar, if you have to move other 2-slot breakers to put this in an optimal position do it. That being said, I'd investigate what your panel's requirements are, what are the common failure modes in...

If your pump is tied to an existing circuit that runs something else other than pool equipment, consult an electrician asap. Your pump/pool equipment should be on it own breaker and have weatherproof conduit protecting the electrical if it's outside. The cheapest option is as was mentioned to...

Thanks for your help (avoid the sections with dashes/code blocks if you don't like reading :D), TL;DR Pump ran dry, hardly made half the pressure once pool filled so I put a new go kit in. Motor switch that contacts the rotating/centrifugal switch was making intermittent contact and magic smoke...

JasonLion thanks for your help, i'm hoping I can play match the union game and cap it that way, but there are a couple other options I have for trying to glue a cap on or shaving it down and putting a plug in. bobodaclown, Thanks for the help as well. I always use a hack saw, (mini-hack saw)...

Thanks for the replies. I definately don't want to shave inside or outside of fittings if I don't have to. For the sweep 90s, I learned something new, I didn't know there were PVC sched40 ASTM and NSF rated sweep elbows for potable water. As requested, here are some additional pictures of the...

Hi everyone, I'm hoping you can answer a few questions and double check my plans for a SWCG and installation. Background: I'm near Phx, AZ so it's sunny 365ish days a year and our water has high calcium content. The pool has been relatively trouble free with bleach and acid so far (only been...

Thanks for the reply mas985, I must have scared everyone away with the long post :) #1 seemed to be the best choice as I continued to think about it, since I wasn't sure how much if any energy I'd save over going to a newer variable or 2 speed pump, nor would they pay off very quickly on my...

Hi everyone! I drained my pool nearly a month ago and this forum was extremely helpful through everything. I have another problem. During my usual pool equipment inspection, I noticed the pump leaking and that the pump was louder than normal. I know that it hasn't been leaking for long (maybe...