Pump Died? Help with Autopsy

[PatL34]

Did you try running without the filter bag? That might be the problem. Too much suction.

Pat

[waste]

Coffebean, have you checked the baskets and impeller for clogs or obstructions? As was already posted, make sure that the pump isn't drawing air. When it comes time for the autopsy, if you'd like some advice on how to do it, just ask -I've done about 20 motor/ shaft seal replacements in the past 2 weeks alone!

[CoffeeBean]

Thanks for all the input. I think that Pat has something.

I disassembled the hoses to the pump and checked to make sure there wasn't something clogging.

I took apart the housing between the filter and the motor and then plugged it in for a second to see if the empeller was turning. It looked fine. So I reconnected everything.

There wasn't much in the filter basket on the pump nor in the skimmer basket but...

my skimmer basket has a rod across the top which prevents me from sticking the filter bag inside so I had tried it on the outside of the basket. There was a knob of goop on the underside of the basket which may have been plugging the outlet hose of the skimmer.

Anyway...when I reconnected everything and plugged it back in - voila! it works. Now I can return that $230.00 pump I bought today just in case.

Waste, thanks for the offer of a guided autopsy. If I ever really do need it, I'll holler.

CoffeeBean

[waste]

Glad to hear it's all set !!

[CoffeeBean]

Poolguy,

Has your pump been revived? I feel badly for you that your outcome wasn't as simple - or cheap - as mine.

CoffeeBean

[ThePoolGuy]

Poolguy,

Has your pump been revived? I feel badly for you that your outcome wasn't as simple - or cheap - as mine.

CoffeeBean

Nah, I have to order an empeller Monday. I found all the seals at Leslies but no luck on the empeller. So it will probaly be Wed before she's up and running again. Thanks for asking.

[cgc2]

Nah, I have to order an empeller Monday. I found all the seals at Leslies but no luck on the empeller. So it will probaly be Wed before she's up and running again. Thanks for asking.

Im just currious...how old is your pump/motor, and how much does an impeller cost ??