Recent content by peter.bastian

No automation, no. I prefer as simple as possible. I am going to call the vendor I bought the motor from. If I can return the motor in exchange for buying a new pump/motor from them, they may take that.

No returning the motor at this point. I will have to use this motor until something irreparable happens to this new motor or the pump, whichever comes first. Lets say I am ready to do replace it all. If I could do a complete replacement, what would you recommend?

@JamesW is it possible for me to get a new-ish pump housing that is a bolt-on to this USN1102 motor? Can you recommend anything? My pool is small (9K gals) and I live in TX. The size of the pool should not need anything more than a single-speed 1 HP motor like the USN1102 I just put on to the...

JamesW - tell me how your really feel!! I hear you. I will likely need to change this the next time the motor fails me.

While swapping out my motor because the bearings were making an awful racket, I came across this mess (see attached photos). Is this corrosion because something failed in the shaft-seal assembly or I installed it wrong? I put this motor in myself about 4 years ago. When I opened this up, the...

I updated the link using Google Drive. Try it now. Thanks for helping.

My pool motor recently started screeching. Hopefully you can listen to it with the short 10-second video in the link below. I am thinking the bearings are going out (?), but want to know if there is something I can do to repair or fix vs. buying a new motor. I believe the motor is only a few...

Automation? I don't believe so. I have a standard setup with an old-school Intermatic mechanical timer, etc. No smart switches or smart stuff operates the equipment.

NVM. Looks like an updated Northstar pump housing is available...SPX4020TP

I will very likely do that, considering the age. But, a direct replacement is for all practical purposes, not an option, as this is a discontinued pump housing. Any thoughts on what would be suitable as a replacement pump?

Looking ahead to a possible replacement of what has to be a 20 or more years-old Hayward Northstar Pump body. The current pump body has some pinhole/hairline cracks that are leaking in the neck area of the discharge port. When I disassemble it, the inside of the discharge port has what I would...

Looks like a plan. Thanks.