Hi Bob;
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But, I looked at your crack -- it's definitely in the suction section of the pump casing, and appears to extend as a hairline all the way to the exterior. So, if it's not allowing air in yet, it will.
However, it looks like your pump may have run dry, which can mean problems elsewhere. Given all the other pump issues, it seems like there are three questions you need to answer:
Q: Could someone repair my pump? A: Probably. Given the right epoxy (NOT Pool Putty!), a die grinder with a carbide burr, and a lot of time and patience, I probably could -- if there are not cracks in the threaded areas.
Q: Could you repair that pump? A: Given that you have to ask, probably not, at least not in any amount of time or $$ that makes sense.
Q: Should you repair that pump? A: Unless you've got overwhelming budget issues, I'd say it's time for a new one. 10+ years is a good lifespan for a non-commercial pump.
PoolDoc
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