HELP -- LOUD Pump

[thepoolman1]

It is possible that there is something jammed into the impeller that is causing the noise. Most likely, though, the noise is caused by bad motor bearings. You can replace the motor only, but for this pump a better option is to go ahead and replace the whole thing. Having the bearings replaced is not a cost-effective option.

[wrinkleigh]

Ok -- I gave up.

Went to the pool store fully intending to get ONLY a new motor -- but then they reccommended replacing seals, and the impellar also. All of this combined was 189.00, well I could but the whole new combo for 219.00, and save myself a lot of work, so they suckered me into it.

I have a Hayward 166t sand filter, I have always thought that a 1hp pump was too much for this small filter, so I downgraded to a 3/4.

So I am the proud new mom of a Hayward 3/4 hp pump!!