pump hums

[poolhelp101]

not had anymore problems with the pump. but i just tried to fix the leak at that screw but it didn't help, actually i made the leak worse so i may not know what i am doing. i took the screw out and wrapped the tape around it. when i turned the pump on it leaked worse so i took it back off. the screw is like a wing screw(i guess that's what you call it) and it leaks from the middle of the screw. can you tell me what i have done wrong or what i can do to fix it? thanks.

[jhm]

it was a simple fix of just spinning the impeller and i have had no problems since...

I've got the hum on one of my pumps too. I tried spinning the impeller and it won't spin at all. Is this a sign that the pump motor is dead?

Jim

[Deuce2]

Try what Al has said in the past by hitting the pump motor with a 2x4. Not hard, but hard enough to give the contacts a bump that can get them to start. If that doesn't do it, you may need a new capacitor for the motor. The pool stores get about $25 for these, but you get get them at Grainger for about $5.

Good luck.

[rnjng]

http://www.poolforum.com/pf2/showthread.php?t=4800

If you have tried this make sure you struck the pump long ways closer to the back part of the motor with the 2x4 not just in the center of the pump.

[poolhelp101]

my question was what to do about the leak at the screw?????????0.

[Sumo1]

"...the screw is like a wing-screw and it leaks from the middle..." (Sorry, I've never mastered quoting from other posts ) It sounds as though you might be describing a petcock. They can wear out. If it is then you can match it and put a new one in. Good auto parts stores are a source. Around here, NAPA would be my first stop. Hope this helps!
Hal

[Poconos]

I agree with Sumo....and if you can't find a replacement petcock then just get the right size pipe plug and use teflon tape on the threads.
Al