Replace complete pump or just motor?

[CarlD]

I always defer to Al (Poconos) when it comes to pumps. He knows them far better than I do.

IOW, take his advice before mine on pumps.

[AndyT86]

Thanks, guys. I'll take a look at the motor later today. I just ordered a new liner this week, and was not looking forward to paying for a pump, too.

3/4hp seems to be working okay... I wasn't sure how much additional load the Kreepy and heat pump would place on it. (BTW, I have a sand filter.)

- Andy -

[AndyT86]

That did it! A few minutes with a screwdriver, a contact file, and some contact cleaner, and it's running like new!

Once again this forum has saved me much more than the price of admission!

- Andy -

[waste]

Andy, it's GREAT that the motor is fine!! Also glad to hear that you got the new liner ordered - sounds like you are in for going into this swim season with a ~ newish pool

[Poconos]

I love a happy and cheap ending. Hope you have a wonderful summer.
Al

[CarlD]

As I said: When it comes to pumps and motors I ALWAYS defer to Al!

I LOVE solutions that cost less than $5 and save hundreds!

[simsjim]

Cleaning contacts... I MUST remember that one! Last year I actually replaced a Hayward SuperPump with a Pentair Whisperflo because my pump was acting the same way. It was DYI, so it was just the price of the pump and some pvc, joins, hacksaw blades etc.

'Sides, since I moved into the place with the existing config, I had no idea how old the mechanicals were. The PO had the superpump feeding a SandMaster filter (which I think is for AG pools), so when I got the new pump I also installed a Taglius sand filter and my IG Liner pool is actually alot cleaner.

Ah, yes....is there a pool owner's equivalent to the proverbial "Monday Morning Quarterback"? If I knew then what I know now...which still isn’t much...lol...but I learn so much from this forum!

Thanks Al and Carl, and so glad that Andy found a cheap solution!

BTW, anyone need a used 3/4 HP Hayward Superpump with dirty contacts? Reeeeeeal cheap... LOL!

Peace