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Hmm... Well I'm sure I had previously touched the carbon and the ceramic at some point (before I even posted my previous message). It didn't seem like the store was too careful not to touch them either. I did wipe them down with alcohol right before installing, but it's possible I touched...

Great, it is a double breaker in the house so I assume it is 240. The pump says 240 and no one at the store said anything about it not being compatible. One more thing, on the seal, the rubber side of the ceramic piece faces the motor, the ceramic side makes contact with the hard (carbon?)...

Okay, I have run into a possible issue. The installation guide wants me to attach L1 to a certain terminal, and L2 to a certain terminal. I don't know from L1 & L2. I know the green is the ground, but I have black and red. Is there a way to differentiate them?

Great. I found a place that has the C105-138PEB locally; I will pick that up along with the shaft seal and get this motor installed tonight (barring heavy rain). I cannot wait to get this pool cleared up. Thanks everybody for the help.

Thanks, Mark, I appreciate the help. I am trying to determine what the impeller I need is. The existing impeller is a C105-137PEB--which looks like it was sized correctly for the old motor (1 HP full rated / 1.5 HP up rated). Would I get a C105-138PEB since that appears to be sized for the...

Here is some information about the spa. Let me know if I can provide other information that might be helpful. The spa has 4 jets that are driven by a separate pump (also currently not functioning). It has two returns that are fed by the pool pump (the one I am trying to replace) for...

I am not an expert, but is it possible to plug the skimmer and close the valve to the skimmer, circulating using the main drain alone to confirm your theory that the issue is in the skimmer line?

Thanks for the response. Any idea what the minimum HP I really need is for a single speed motor?

I have done some investigating around the equipment and updated my signature. I thought it also might be helpful to add a picture to show an idea of the bubbler size. I don't think they need a lot of volume to get the intended effect, and too much volume will just end up splashing on the...

I am not sure if I should add to my existing thread or start a new one. Last September, I ended up having a tech from Leslie's come out to replace the motor. He ended up being able to fix it. However, the fix only lasted about six months or so. When I had them come back out to look at...

Just wanted to say a very belated thanks Paul and Boland01 for the very helpful responses. Paul, that manual is exactly what I was looking for. I think when I had the problem some years ago I used the steps in there to narrow it down to the gas control valve, but that was years ago and I...

All gas valves are open as far as I can tell, and the gas control valve inside the unit is turned on. The heater seems to be switched by the same time clock as the pool pump, which is on of course. I have a volt meter but am not sure where to start with it. I've used it a few times such as when...

That is great. Sounds like a plan. Thank you. It doesn't seem to be doing much. I opened up the access panel yesterday and waited a couple of minutes after I turned it on either setting (pool & spa) with both dials set to max and of course the pump turned on. In addition to it not firing...

After a frustrating day of logistical failures by Leslie's, I am thinking of trying to address a couple of issues myself. Issue 1 is the natural gas heater (Laars Lite 2 LD250N) does not seem to be working. It hasn't worked for a while but that hasn't mattered since I wasn't using the pool...

Before I received your response I had called the local Leslie's who in turn referred me to a local mom and pop shop that does those types of repairs. They said they could do it but would recommend a new motor since I thought mine was at least 4-5 years old, maybe more. They also said I could...

Thank you so much for all the thoughtful advice. I've never done a bearing replacement, so I think I'd prefer the shop route. Is that something pool shops do, or some sort of motor repair shop? Or does it make sense to try the oil first? I will take another picture from another angle of...

Also, the diffuser was fastened with only three screws (one missing the lock washer) instead of five. I'm guessing that is inconsequential, though.

Thank you! Okay, the part of the impeller that attaches to the motor shaft, is broken, which explains things. I guess I need to go buy a replacement impeller and I should be all set in that department. I notice that the other end of the motor shaft is difficult to turn by hand but can be...

I haven't changed anything but maybe it detached somehow. How do I check? Take the unit apart? Or try to stick my fingers in there and move it (with the power off of course) while holding the end of the motor shaft? Thanks!

No. I turned it on with the lid off and the water filled to the level of the input pipe, and nothing visibly happens to the water other than surface vibration.

Another more immediate problem has arisen. My pump is no longer pulling water. The motor is still turning, though a couple of weeks ago I had to budge it with vice grips to get it working again. It worked for a couple of weeks and now this. I have pulled off the basket lid and filled the basket...

Thanks! That actually looks semi-doable!

Can you point me in the right direction of how to fix a leak now that I've isolated one of the major ones? Water is coming out from behind the PVC collar at the pump output, so I'm assuming either the pipe is cracked behind the collar or there is a bad connection between the pipe and the pump...

I have been benefiting from this great site for some time now and this is the first time I've needed to register and post. So, up front, thank you. I have a number of issues with my pool that I'm working through as I find the time and motivation--which are often absorbed by other demands. It...