leak under pump

  1. jereece

    Pool Pump Leak

    I have a 1hp Hayward single stage pump that supplies water to a waterfall. The motor died, so I purchased a new one. I replaced the motor, and installed new pump seals and new shaft seal. When I tightened the bolts, I did it in a cross pattern to ensure even pressure around the housing. When...
  2. A

    *STUMPED* Intex SF70110-2 sand filter leaking

    My Intex SF70110-2 sand filter (purchased 2 months ago) began leaking out of nowhere. I have taken the pre-filter housing apart, and lubed the o rings, but it still leaked. Took it apart again and wrapped the o rings in Teflon tape, added a bit more lube, and eased the pre-filter housing back on...
  3. A

    Need help with leak troubleshooting

    Hello! While I was doing some routine pool checks, I noticed there was a new wet spot around my pump. I’m a newer pool owner, so I was wondering if someone can help direct me in troubleshooting? Any idea what the problem might be? TIA!
  4. PointeTaken

    Leak or just condensation?

    Added 20 CYA yesterday so I ran the pump overnight to circulate. When I went out this morning I noticed that the pad at was damp at the base of the pump. At first I was worried that I had a leak and that I hadn’t noticed til now because the hot air evaporates it before I get home. But I couldn’t...
  5. V

    Pentair Intelliflo XF Leaking at the base after 1 week after changing the shaft seal.

    Hi. My Pentair Intelliflo XF was leaking at the base where the motor meets the pump a few weeks ago. I replaced the shaft seal, diffuser and main o-rings. After, no leaking, then about a week to 10 days goes by and the leak is back. When replacing the shaft seal, the old one did not look...
  6. adams1986

    2hp pool pump leaking from bottom, now will not prime.

    First, thanks for any help you can give. I searched the forum and couldn't find an answer to my issue. I have a 2hp pool pump for my 20,000 gal inground pool that is only one summer old (Pump installed at the beginning of last summer, pool is 10 years old). Opening the pool, I noticed a small...