ok i have unplugged it and am letting it cool off, the housing was very hot. I checked the breaker, none were tripped. It says Jacuzzi on the lid but a sticker on the side says Magnetek 1.5HP so I am assuming that is the motor. Serial #BU4-10. Please make me feel better and tell me that the pump "freezing up" and having to be knocked loose was a sign that it was going down?......I am so aggravated at my son!!!!
So you can buy just motors for these pumps? Hmm, well the one we have is obviously too strong because the return jet is so powerful its almost painful, plus the suction was so strong that the vacuum would stick to the bottom of the pool while trying to vacuum. Not to mention that it shoots everything thru the filter
So can I get an opinion from a couple of people as to where to buy a new pump if thats the route I go. Is that Hayward Superpump 1/2HP a good one for me to consider? My pool is 52"x24' round above ground, (approx 13,000gallons) ,200lb sand filter.