Pump Issues

[BBB's]

Alright everyone, I prepared myself and tore into the project this evening. Went down and flipped the power switch and the pump came on for a few seconds with loud hum and then finally shut off. Turned power off checked impellor all was fine. So I pulled the motor and chalked it up to a front bearing issue. After coming in for the night I jumped on line for some research to find that it looks like the culpurit may of been a leaking gasket (one between motor and pump housing) it has been leaking all summer but it was one of those things ah not loosing a lot of water I will fix at the end of the season type of things. Little did I know it looks that this will cause bearing failure pretty quickly. So anyway I am in the market for a new motor. Is there anything special to look for when buying? I suppose I should purchase the gasket kit and replace them as well? The motor is 1HP, 115/230 volt Century Centurion, mounted to a Hayward SP2600 housing. I plain on purchasing ASAP so any insight is appreciated. Also I am in Chattanooga TN 37421 and would gladly give my business to a board member if someone is close by with a business.

[PoolDoc]

There are hardly any dealers registered -- usually if they register at all, they read a few posts about chemicals, get mad, counter-post a nasty-gram, and get banned. More often, they read a few posts, and never register.

There are a few service guys registered, but mostly from the service route areas, like south Florida, south Texas, Arizona and southern California.

If you plan to install the motor yourself, you'll probably do best ordering online, through I can't offer suggestions about reliable suppliers. Be sure to get a pump seal, as well as a motor. If you've never installed a seal before, you might want to get a spare. That way if you crack the first one (carbon face, ceramic base), you'll have a spare at hand. They are pretty inexpensive -- less than the cost of shipping or a drive to a dealer.

PoolDoc

[Ohm_Boy]

... this will cause bearing failure pretty quickly

Probably locked bearings...

Good call, Ben.

[BBB's]

Thanks everyone for helping out. I ordered a new pump, and gasket kit today. Should be here first part of next week. Hopefully everything from here on out will go smoothly.

[Poconos]

Was hoping it was something simple.

[CarlD]

It was simple. "Replace Pump".

Unfortunately, simple and expensive.