JACUZZI MAGNUM PLUS died !!

[bkny1055]

Well it looks like my pool pump died and i dont know where to start so i am in need of help
Here is what i have the GIST of it cause i am at work

Magnetek pool pump motor 1 HP
JACUZZI MAGNUM PLUS
3450 RPM
115/230V




I am thinking of getting this one
Price: $365.00
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgu...lr%3D%26sa%3DN



any help with this is much appreciated
I am looking to spend less than 350.00 if possible
Its a 1HP for a 25,000 gallon pool should i get a 1 1/2 or stay with the 1HP
Should i get the one i have rebuilt
Where can i get the parts and instructions to rebuild
I will provide any information form the pump needed to get the help i need with this

Thanks guys its much appreciated

[Poconos]

Died is a pretty general term. What actually happened to it? Smoke, seize, noise, leak, no start, hum, or what??? Could be a simple fix of a real PITA like the pump I'm working on now. %&@%@&#%%!(*)#
Al

[bkny1055]

started with the motor noise then went to motor seize and now just makes noise like its getting power but seized so its dead

so i have say yea its dead !!

[Poconos]

Sounds like the dying happened over a period of time so I'm thinking the motor bearings ground up. Could be an easy and cheap fix if the blasted things aren't rusted on the motor shaft like the one I'm working on. If the motor looks like it is clean with little or no obvious weathering then I'd pull it apart and explore. If you can separate the motor from the pump housing, first step, without snapping screws because of rust, that's a good sign. At this point you have nothing to lose. The motor I'm working on is so badly weathered I started using a 20 ton press to get the back bearing off and quit before I squashed the shaft. Letting liquid wrench work for a few days before trying again. I unseized it enough to check that the electrical is fine so now it's a just (ha!) a bearing replacement issue.
Al
PS: Moral of this story....if you can cover a pump to keep the weather off it, do it. Mine is in a poolhouse, 9 years old, and looks and runs like new.

[bkny1055]

and if i dont want to do the work do you have any recommandations to replace it for about 300.00 bucks

HERE IS WHAT I HAVE :
Jacuzzi Magnetek MAGNUM PLUS
v23/115
RPM 3450
FR X56J
AMB 50C
SERIEL BP9-164
HZ 60
AMP 4.4/8.8
PART B 184947-21

[Poconos]

Unfortunately I don't have any solid recommendations as my experience is limited. All I can say is I recently dealt with Inyo Pools (http://www.inyopools.com) and had good results for a Hayward pump. Talked to a human, 3 day delivery from Florida and the price seemed reasonable. In my case the price was the best of a few internet sites I did check. Overall...very pleased and will probably use them again if the need arises. I'm sure others on the forum have similar stories and recommendations for other places.
Al

[bkny1055]

Here are the prices i have gotten so far

Hayward Maxflo 1 HP $234.00
Jacuzzi 1.0 HP Cygnet Pump $249.99
Jacuzzi 1.0 HP Magnum Force Pump $289.00
Pentair 1.0 HP SuperFlo Pump $258.99


i can get a rebuilt pump for 150.00 and i wont have to redo the plumbing

[bkny1055]

i took the motor out of the housing but since i dont really know much or anything about this pool pump stuff all i can say is that if you look at the picuture in the top i will need parts
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[bkny1055]

I took the motor to the local Pinch A Penny and they got me a rebuilt motor put it all together for 159.00 now that is great. now i just have to put the thing back in tomorrow Saturday and i will be golden


Hopefully

[Poconos]

Glad it's working out. I destroyed the motor I was working on. Was trying to press the rear bearing off and got it part way, then let it soak for days in liquid wrench. Tried to press it more and bent the whole rotor. Bah. One price I saw for a new motor was $170 but didn't pursue. The thing has been replaced with a new pump anyhow. If I can find a new rotor I'll give it another shot.
Al