I have a older Hayward Northstar pump that keeps eating seal plate gaskets. Generally, the gasket will last a season, and when the gasket had previously failed there would be a loss of vacuum once the pump shut down, but no loss of water while the pump was operating. Fast forward to yesterday, when I found that the pump lost prime. I re-primed the system and started the pump. As soon as pressure started to build, a high pressure stream of water erupted from the 12 o'clock position of the seal plate housing. When I pulled the motor and seal plate from the housing I found the seal plate gasket in two pieces. I'd like to limp this pump through this summer and replace the pump and my aging automation system during the off season. Any idea's on why these gaskets are failing with this level of consistency? I've used both Hayward brand and third party gaskets with similar results.
Thank you,
Dill
Thank you,
Dill