I replaced all the seals in my old (previous owner installed) Pump to try and solve a leaking problem. The labels tell me it is a Pac-Fab (Challenger) CFII-N1-1A. Which comes out to a 1HP Standard Up Rate pump.
So the diffuser o-ring in the GOKIT5 seems to be a bit thinner than the worn original. I looked at a new diffuser for the pump, but it was a bit different than my current one. The hole to mount onto the impeller is smaller and will not go on, it doesn't have pins to go into the mounting plate, and it does not have a fin on the front like my old one.
So what can I do here? The gasket won't fit, the pump is leaking slightly, my filter is filling up with air (so I have to bleed frequently), and it is a mess.
If I can't fix it, I am looking at just buying the same pump as a direct and easy replacement. Or I was looking at the Energy Efficient Whisperflo (WFE-24). I'm new to replacing hardware (though PVC plumbing is not a problem). Any thoughts on these pumps?
My pool is nothing fancy. It is just a rectangle with a diving well. One skimmer, one main drain, and two returns. That's it. Looking for recommendations. Thanks!
So the diffuser o-ring in the GOKIT5 seems to be a bit thinner than the worn original. I looked at a new diffuser for the pump, but it was a bit different than my current one. The hole to mount onto the impeller is smaller and will not go on, it doesn't have pins to go into the mounting plate, and it does not have a fin on the front like my old one.
So what can I do here? The gasket won't fit, the pump is leaking slightly, my filter is filling up with air (so I have to bleed frequently), and it is a mess.
If I can't fix it, I am looking at just buying the same pump as a direct and easy replacement. Or I was looking at the Energy Efficient Whisperflo (WFE-24). I'm new to replacing hardware (though PVC plumbing is not a problem). Any thoughts on these pumps?
My pool is nothing fancy. It is just a rectangle with a diving well. One skimmer, one main drain, and two returns. That's it. Looking for recommendations. Thanks!