My pump motor is in bad shape. I let a drip persist on a relatively new whisperflo and it rusted pretty bad. The pump portion is in good condition. I was looking at replacement motors and see that it could be a savings. Only thing is I have been told mating the two can be real hard to do. Is it that hard? Would a pool repair guy do it? What about somewhere that rebuilds pumps or electric motors. What would it likely cost? Thanks.
Mating a pump motor and a pump
- Thread starter adl6009
- Start date
- Jul 21, 2013
- 53,077
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
No way to say. You have to find someone willing to do the work and see what they want. Usually they will try and sell you a new pump with a warranty. It is more economical for you and them.
- Jun 22, 2014
- 47,894
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Not sure about it being anymore difficult than other models. The video below is one example. Making sure you select the correct Go-Kit (seal s and such) would be important though. If you're a DIY kind of person, it's possible.
Thanks for the video, I found a few others also. This you tube thing is pretty handy to have. The job doesn't look as bad as I was told. I will have to watch it a little closer and decide if I will attempt it.
