Recent content by Riley1

Thanks, good info on the life span of a 2 speed motor. My last 2 motors (OEM and 1 replacement) were both single speed and each lasted 10+ years. When I replaced the last one I thought I would try the 2 speed. I found I rarely if ever use the low speed so I ordered another single speed. If I...

Thanks for the replies. I've got a couple of things to look at. It's not a wiring issue as this has been running fine for 4 years except for the capacitor I recently replaced which was obviously bad (top mushroomed out). I received a pump rebuild kit today and will pull the pump apart tomorrow...

I have a 2 speed pump motor which is about 4 years old. Recently I noticed the pump didn’t turn on as scheduled. I determined the start capacitor was bad and replaced it. All was good for a month and then it happened again. I noticed the motor and capacitor were unusually hot. I flipped it on...

Nothing was really corroded other than the non-stainless screw on the diffuser and a little bit on the surface of the spring. The spring failure wasn't from corrosion, it just gave up. Some of the parts we get nowadays from offshore are hit and miss when it comes to quality. I worked in the...

All is well, thanks for the replies. I was sure the o-ring was good but I figured if I was cracking it open I might as well replace the seal while I was in there. That was the problem as you can see below, the spring broke. I learned an important lesson though (LOL). When you make a temporary...

Which one is the volute O-ring. If it's the big one, it's new and properly installed, maybe the clamp itself not pulling it together?

I think I fixed the video. Pump Leak Thanks, Rick

Would you guys take a look at this video and give me some ideas on what my problem might be? When I opened the pool a week ago no problems. Yesterday I noticed the leak and replaced the big o-ring. It still leaking from the same spot. It is very difficult but I have managed to get it to prime...

Thanks a lot! I ordered from the second link for a little over $100. The first link was a little cheaper but they said they had one shipping rate to my area, $168.00???

Does anyone have a source for replacement spring covers for a Merlin mesh safety cover at a somewhat reasonable price? The prices on these are all over the place. For the prices I've seen for some of them I could add a few hundred dollars and buy a new cover. I did some looking around and can't...

This is JB Water Weld which I have never used before. I've used enough of the other JB Weld products that I've learned to trust them. They have many different products for different applications, good stuff. I actually wish I had tried this before I ordered a new filter, I'm that confident it...

I forgot to check on whether or not it leaked on re-circulation, but the surgery was successful. 12 hours later and it's dry as a bone. I think I dodged this bullet for now. I should have the 2-speed pump Friday so I'll get that installed and then the filter when it arrives. Thanks for all of...

Will do. I'm stopping to Lowe's after work to pickup supplies and will do surgery tonight. Thanks, Rick

I hadn't thought of that, yes it has the recirculate option. Thanks for the replies, Rick