Any idea on how to tackle this leak?

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mrm1682

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Apr 25, 2021
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NJ
Pool Size
13000
Surface
Vinyl
Chlorine
Salt Water Generator
SWG Type
Hayward Aqua Rite (T-9)
Got the pool up and running for season and all looked good when running. Held pressure and initially saw a leak at the fittings for the SWG but that was tightened and all good.

This morning before pump kicked on the reservoir was empty so I know there has to be a leak somewhere. Took about 15 seconds to fill the pump and run then I started to see water dripping from underneath motor and reservoir in the picture here. After it’s running it dries up and there is no active leak. So is this a seal inside with the motor? Is it a simple fix or should I just have a pool guy address it (I don’t want to make a bigger problem)?
 

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Seems like it could be any of those seals as well. Guess I won’t know until it’s all taken apart. That guy makes it seem like the easiest project ever in the video too.
 
mrm1682 said:
Seems like it could be any of those seals as well. Guess I won’t know until it’s all taken apart. That guy makes it seem like the easiest project ever in the video too.
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It’s not difficult if you’re mechanically inclined. The gokit has all the seals included so you just replace them all once torn down to diagnose which one it was. Usually it’s the shaft seal or diffuser seal……
 
Is it true that there’s a SWG and non-SWG set of seals? Saw it on one website but I’m sure pumps aren’t made like that.
 
Ironically no leak during the day and pump area was dry. This morning on start up, water in pump is low and there’s a very small leak similar to day before. It could still be any of those seals but if the pump is getting opened they’re all being replaced in that kit.
 
Just another update - each day now is low volume in filter basket but starts and fills right up within 10 sec. No leak anymore from underneath motor basket area. Don’t know why it looks perfectly fine now but will keep watching it and go neurotic over it!
 
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