Northstar pump motor replacement

[waste]

Welcome to the Forum!

Please listen to Mark!!

The Northstar is something of a "lemon" However, I've changed out a few dozen motors and will help you with the 'nuts and bolts' of the changeout.

Pick up a new shaft seal assembly (SPX4000SA2), trying to reuse one, no matter it's age is a very BAD idea.

My participation here is lower than I'd like, due to a computer hacker and a job I just started which has 'grueling' hours. I'll check in at least on the weekends and will assist you with the motor swap.

[mas985]

The Northstar is something of a "lemon" However, I've changed out a few dozen motors and will help you with the 'nuts and bolts' of the changeout.

I have two going on 7 years now without issue. Just curious what have you been experiencing?

[PoolDoc]

My participation here is lower than I'd like, due to a computer hacker and a job I just started which has 'grueling' hours. I'll check in at least on the weekends and will assist you with the motor swap.

Good to see you back, Ted! Sorry about the computer problems!

[waste]

Masksav - glad you found a cheaper motor. If installing it gives you trouble, let me know and I'll proffer some tips

Ben- it's always good to be here! It was your e-mail that clued me into the hacker, THANK YOU! I think my system is OK, but there are a couple things going on that I'm not quite satisfied with,

Mark- when we first started installing the Northstars, ~ 1/5 had to have motor or seal replacements within the FIRST year. I had heard that the model was going to be discontinued owing to the troubles. That's why I said they were a ~ 'lemon'