Hello from Long Island

Hello all,

First post here. I'm not sure if I'm supposed to open up with a joke or if I can dive right in....

Anyway, I have a 2HP Maxi-Pump that's leaking. I went to Leslie's Pool Supplies in Syosset NY, they were of no help. Island Recreational was not helpful either...

Is there anyplace I can buy a new seal for my pump? I've googled the model number with no luck. Are pump seals more or less "generic"? Can I just buy it by shaft size? I'm pretty desperate as summer is coming to a close and we can't use our pool until the pump is fixed :(

Thanks for any help!

-John

Hi, John, and welcome to the Pool Forum! I wish I could help but your question is not something that I know the answer to. Hopefully, someone else will chime in soon who will know.

Just wanted to say hi! Glad to have you join us! :)

I'm not the pump guy, either, John, but pumps are usually two pieces (roughly): The pump section, made by the labeled manufacturer, and the motor, most of which seem to be made by A.O. Smith. There are several on-line sources of seals and bearings, but you'll have to do some research on them, and I've had a less-than-optimal experience with one of them.

Where on the pump is it leaking? Between the wet end and the motor?