The impeller shows having wear perhaps it's warped adding to shaft vibration.
Pump shaft seal keeps going bad?
- Thread starter JaySav
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- Mar 24, 2019
- 195
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- 33000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Ya and where the impeller slides into the intake is very worn and sloppy. Idk how interference it’s supposed to be tho.
Your existing sealplate does, indeed, seem to be damaged (heat). You can see the seal is not centered in the opening. When Pentair took the copper heat-sink from those pumps the problem started. If you can get a new Max-E-Glass 2, Pro, etc. sealplate for $60.00, get it before they change their mind. That is an excellent price.
I usually apply a very small bead of silicone sealant right at the corner of the rubber cup and then push the ceramic into the opening with the handle of a screwdriver so as to not touch the sealing face. The manufacturer started doing it that way with new pumps.
- Mar 24, 2019
- 195
- Pool Size
- 33000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Well the part numbers aren't matching up. If I look at parts breakdowns of my pump it shows the seal plate as part number C203-194P. The seal plate for $60 on AZpools is part number C103-194P and it says its for a VS pump/ Max E pro. The 203 part number on AZpools says its for Max-E-glas pumps which mine is not. I could use someones opinion on thats more knowledgeable. They look identical, ones $60 and the other is $150. My pump model number is p6ra6e-205l.
Seal Plate Kit, Pentair Sta-Rite DuraGlas
Seal Plate Kit for Pentair/Sta-Rite Dura-Glas pumps. Includes gasket and seal.
www.azpoolsupplies.com
- Mar 24, 2019
- 195
- Pool Size
- 33000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
@JamesW so I don't see P6 on that sheet so the 103 wouldn't work for my pump? Also AZpools has very very bad reviews so I will probably stay away from them, looks like one of those too good to be true situations.
It looks like the difference is the new seal plate does not use the heat sink.
I'm not sure which one is correct for your pump.
It's somewhat confusing.
I'm not sure which one is correct for your pump.
It's somewhat confusing.
- Mar 24, 2019
- 195
- Pool Size
- 33000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
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Pentair Seal Plate Kit - C203-194P - INYOPools.com
C203-194P - SEAL PLATE KIT (C203-194P)
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- Mar 24, 2019
- 195
- Pool Size
- 33000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Man you're awesome for all this information @JamesW. Thanks a lot for your help. I was just looking at the seal plate again and I came across a part number, its a 103. That further confuses things or maybe solves my problem. Maybe the previous owner put a new seal plate on and instead of 203 put on a 103??? Man this is driving me nuts, the parts are expensive and I don't want to start buying random parts...I'll be $400 in if I order all this stuff new maybe more.
Possibly.
I'm not sure what the difference is.
It seems like there must be a difference if there are different pert numbers.
The references indicate part number 203 for your model.
The wrong seal plate could explain the fast failure of the seal.
I suspect that they must be pretty close, but even a tiny difference can cause problems.
Pentair Seal Plate Kit - C203-194P - INYOPools.com
C203-194P - SEAL PLATE KIT (C203-194P)
www.inyopools.com
- Mar 24, 2019
- 195
- Pool Size
- 33000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
To make it even better my part number and serial number are on the seal plate which is a 103 so it’s contradicting. It’s mind blowing. Lol. 
