We have an in-ground pool with spa that cascades into the pool. There is a main pool/spa pump and then a booster pump to provide bubbles for the spa.
The spa booster pump motor just went out: it throws the breaker within a few seconds of powering on, and the motor had an overheated smell.
The pump ( I believe Hayword Super pump type) is 25+ years old.
I haven't had a chance to look at this in detail, but the impeller does still spin freely. My question: is there any reason not to just replace the motor? Or after 25 years, should I replace the whole pump. It has had occasional priming problems, and I was planning on replacing the lid and o-ring as well. Is there a long term cost/benefit to replace the whole thing?
Any advice is appreciated.
The spa booster pump motor just went out: it throws the breaker within a few seconds of powering on, and the motor had an overheated smell.
The pump ( I believe Hayword Super pump type) is 25+ years old.
I haven't had a chance to look at this in detail, but the impeller does still spin freely. My question: is there any reason not to just replace the motor? Or after 25 years, should I replace the whole pump. It has had occasional priming problems, and I was planning on replacing the lid and o-ring as well. Is there a long term cost/benefit to replace the whole thing?
Any advice is appreciated.