How Do You Replace A Swimming Pool Pump Seal?
Leaking pumps can destroy the swimming pool motor. Here is some advice on how to replace a pool pump seal. The following instructions are general. Seal components are similar for most centrifugal pumps. • Separate the pump housing – Most pumps have either a large metal clamp ring or a series of nuts and bolts the hold the pump housing to the motor plate. Using a socket or crescent wrench, remove the nut that is securing clamp together or loosen and remove the series of nuts and bolts. Some banded pumps have a hand knob instead of a nut holding the clamp together. Slide back the half of the pump assembly with the motor attached. Try to place the pump on a suitable work surface. Note: You can either leave the electrical conduit intact while doing this procedure or if you require more space you can disconnect the wires form the motor. Be sure the POWER IS OFF and note the wiring so you reattach the wires the same way! • Expose the Impeller – Remove the screws from the impeller cover (diff
• Separate the pump housing – Most pumps have either a large metal clamp ring or a series of nuts and bolts the hold the pump housing to the motor plate. Using a socket or crescent wrench, remove the nut that is securing clamp together or loosen and remove the series of nuts and bolts. Some banded pumps have a hand knob instead of a nut holding the clamp together. Slide back the half of the pump assembly with the motor attached. Try to place the pump on a suitable work surface. Note: You can either leave the electrical conduit intact while doing this procedure or if you require more space you can disconnect the wires form the motor. Be sure the POWER IS OFF and note the wiring so you reattach the wires the same way! • Expose the Impeller – Remove the screws from the impeller cover (diffuser).Remove the impeller cover (diffuser). Be sure not to lose any of the screws! • Remove the Impeller – You will need to stop the motor shaft from turning while you rotate the impeller counter-clockwi
• Separate the pump housing – Most pumps have either a large metal clamp ring or a series of nuts and bolts the hold the pump housing to the motor plate. Using a socket or crescent wrench, remove the nut that is securing clamp together or loosen and remove the series of nuts and bolts. Some banded pumps have a hand knob instead of a nut holding the clamp together. Slide back the half of the pump assembly with the motor attached. Try to place the pump on a suitable work surface. Note: You can either leave the electrical conduit intact while doing this procedure or if you require more space you can disconnect the wires form the motor. Be sure the POWER IS OFF and note the wiring so you reattach the wires the same way! • Expose the Impeller – Remove the screws from the impeller cover (diffuser).Remove the impeller cover (diffuser). Be sure not to lose any of the screws! • At this stage it is very important to inspect the impeller for damage since you have the pool pump open. The impeller
