Pool pump failing

[rosrud]

There were two names on the pump/motor. One is Magnatech the other is Centurion.

[hzz]

Strange....my skimmer socks last a full season and I keep my chlorine around 4-5ppm.

Have you tried pantyhose instead of the skimmer socks?

Or a different brand of skimmer sock?

[thepoolman1]

Century, Magnatek, Centurian, Magnatek/Centurian are all variations of the motor manufacturer's name depending on when the motor was manufactured.

All pump manufacturers buy motors from a motor manufacturer. If you can post a picture or a reference to a pump that looks like yours at one of the web sites of the manufacturers it would help in getting a good answer to your question.

The description that you gave indicates a semi-closed faced impeller design. These are much more likely to have the problem you describe, especially if the pump is in the 1.5hp and above range. An open faced design is still my recommendation.