Is this pump motor toast?

[JamesW]

Maybe downsize the motor and impeller if you are not ready to replace the pump?

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[JamesW]

I would get a 1 hp motor and a SPX2600C impeller.

That way, you can always change back to the original impeller or to a SPX2605C impeller.

 

[Saturn94]

I would get a 1 hp motor and a SPX2600C impeller.

That way, you can always change back to the original impeller or to a SPX2605C impeller.

Our current pump is the SP2607X10. I believe the current impeller on it is the SPX2607C.

You can mix different motors with different impellers? What does that accomplish?

 

[JamesW]

You can install a smaller impeller to reduce power use.

The motor can be bigger than the impeller, but the impeller cannot be bigger than the motor.

 

[Saturn94]

It seems apparent that our current motor suffered a shaft seal leak, though I didn’t notice any external drips under the motor.

Going forward, how often should one remove the motor and check for leaks? Should the seal be replaced on a regular schedule?

Thanks.