You could probably take the pump apart and unscrew the housing from the threaded fitting.
Alternatively, you can cut the housing by cutting down and around the threaded fitting (like a U shape) and then unscrew the part from the threaded nipple.
You could probably take the pump apart and unscrew the housing from the threaded fitting.
Alternatively, you can cut the housing by cutting down and around the threaded fitting (like a U shape) and then unscrew the part from the threaded nipple.
Hmmmmm... I'm tempted to look into the Superflo VS. Almost a drop-in replacement for the Challenger currently in place. The inlet is 2"+ lower than the Challenger's. Guess I could raise the pump up on a 2' square paver.
The pot strainer on the Challenger is the only original part of it left (and the seal plate), so likely that would be the next part to fail. Makes dealing with the inlet side plumbing worth considering at least.
Pulled the trigger on the V-Green 165, new impeller, new diffuser, and seal kit today. Luckily, its cooling down here now, so won't be such a swamp when the parts arrive.
Installed the new VS motor yesterday, and am already enjoying how much quieter it is. Even when running at top speed.
Thanks again for all the advice. Now I need to figure out the optimal settings, so back to searching the forum
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