Pump leak

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1poolman1 said:
Not sure where I am in this thread. Sounds like the leak stopped.

To determine a seal leak you feel the bottom of the motor right where it attaches to the sealplate. If you look at a picture of the motor, you will see the flange is not solid across the bottom. That is so a seal leak can be seen sooner so less damage is done. If you feel water there and it isn't coming from an area above that you can see, seal leak.
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You mean the ceramic seal inside, right?
And is it ok.to run? It might take me some time to get another seal

I think I used the wrong rubber washer for the impeller

Could that have been it?
 
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Texas Splash said:
To isolate your pad from the pool, you have two areas to focus on. In front of the pool's main pump is a 3-way valve, then there's another 3-way valve after the tab feeder where water goes back to the return jets. Both of those valves need to be closed. They are actuator valves which means they are controlled by something - probably your Aqualink control system. There should be a setting to close those two valves. Honestly automation isn't my thing, so we can wait to see if Poolman joins the conversation later or I can tag someone
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Ignore this pic
I have no water in the pump now

Hopefully I didn't screw anything up while messing with the valves😂
 

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Dunno if this should be on the other thread?

I am still fighting my seal replacement on my pump

I ordered a new impeller.
The old one has a black ring around the gold screw hole

Part 071732 (I also saw a 071734 that isn't salt resistant)
TThat appears to be the seal part. But when I compare the seals and impellers, I am not seeing it on either

Is that a separate part/o ring?

I may have been better off with a new pump😞

Thank you,
Marci
 

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NewPoolGirlTX said:
Another question
Is the black part of the ceramic seal flush in the impeller seat?

Having trouble getting it to go down all that way
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Place a small amount of silicone sealant (don't let it set), or pool lube on the rubber cup. Press into the new impeller. Install on the motor. Don't worry about what you see. As the impeller is tightened on the motor shaft that part of the seal will seat itself to the proper depth.
 
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HUGE HUGE HUGE THANKS to @1poolman1 and @Texas Splash
and everyone on this site who post here.

Took two weeks and I am not sure I saved any money (don't really want to add it all up, TBH)😳😂

But I learned so much, and put so many miles going back to stores not just once but multiple times in a day. And I got some really cool tools. Some I bought by mistake and others came in perfectly handy 😉

I had some wiring issues as well which also took a ton of time. But I think we are good. Fingers crossed!!!! 🤞

Y'all are the best,
Marci
 

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How awesome is that! I love that meme too. Suits you well. You definitely earned your pool technician badge this month. Congrats to you for hanging in there and making it through this DIY journey. It is both frustrating but very rewarding in the end. Hats-off to YOU. :salut:

A tip of the hat to @1poolman1 for his expert coaching along the way. Always nice to have that technical feedback when things seem odd.
Beautiful looking pool Marci. Enjoy it on this hot Texas weekend. You deserve it. :swim:

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Texas Splash said:
How awesome is that! I love that meme too. Suits you well. You definitely earned your pool technician badge this month. Congrats to you for hanging in there and making it through this DIY journey. It is both frustrating but very rewarding in the end. Hats-off to YOU......
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Could not have done it without y'all
I love this site! :lovetfp::bounce:

Cannot believe it's not green tho 💚
 
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