Pump motor leaking

[JamesW]

Your motor is described as a 3/4 full rate or a 1 hp uprated motor, both of which have a total of 1.25 HP.

You can get a single speed motor or a variable speed motor or maybe a new pump.

The upgraded seals are definitely worthwhile to use over the cheapo PS-200.

Century (A.O. Smith) .75 HP Full Rate Motor, Square Flange 56Y Frame, Single Speed - Model B847 - INYOPools.com

Century 3/4 HP Square Flange 56Y Full Rate Motor - B2847V1

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Century (A.O. Smith) 1.0 HP Up Rate Motor, Square Flange 56Y Frame, Single Speed - Model B2853 - INYOPools.com

Century 1.0 HP Square Flange 56Y Up Rate Motor - B2853

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You can probably replace the impeller with a 355043 if you go with a single speed motor to save money on electricity if you don't have a heater.

That will take a smaller motor of 1.0 hp.

Century (A.O. Smith) 0.75 HP Up Rate Motor, Square Flange 56Y Frame, Single Speed - Model B2852 - INYOPools.com

Century 3/4 HP Square Flange 56Y Up Rate Motor - B2852

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Century (A.O. Smith) .5 HP Full Rate Motor, Round Square Flange 56Y Frame, Single Speed - Model B846 - INYOPools.com

Century 1/2 HP Square Flange 56Y Full Rate Motor - B2846

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[theicejester]

Your motor is described as a 3/4 full rate or a 1 hp uprated motor, both of which have a total of 1.25 HP.

The upgraded seals are definitely worthwhile to use over the cheapo PS-200.

I just ordered the upgraded seals. Thanks again!

 

[JamesW]

Instead of replacing the motor, try putting epoxy in the impeller threads and then screwing the impeller on the make it watertight and secure.

Just be careful not to use so much that it leaks out and gets on the seal.

Maybe just screw on the impeller and then put epoxy into the hole to seal the hole and then allow it to dry.

 

[JamesW]

I would replace the seal and then screw on the impeller and fill in the hole with an epoxy putty like PC11 or Plastaid.

Make sure that the epoxy is smooth and not lumpy so that you do not make the impeller off balance.

Give it 12 hours to dry.

 

[frbruno64]

Thanks again for helping. Here’s what I’ve got:

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[frbruno64]

Both the seal and motor shaft look to be in very poor condition. I think something failed and tore up the shaft. I don't think the motor is salvageable.

Maybe the threads on the shaft can be re-cut by someone with the appropriate die set. It's a cheap fix that might save you from an expensive purchase of a new motor.

 

[JamesW]

The threads are probably ok.

As long as the impeller screws on , the threads are fine.

The bearings are likely to go out soon due to getting wet.

If the motor gets loud, just plan to replace the motor.