How to fix your noisy/slow Power Pole pumps

[@ryanluethje3843]

This is probably the best informational/DIY video I have ever watched! Great job!

[@InfiniteBassin]

Thanks for the kind word Ryan. Feel free to share the video with anyone you think could get some use from it.

[@insideinfo2355]

I agree. Thanks for this. I needed that help - you rock!!

[@johnhall3860]

My dad use to call an adjustable wrench an all 16teeths wrench. Haven’t heard one called that in ages. Great video bud. Good luck fishing and stay safe out there.

[@johnduncan7448]

Great how to video. Here's a helpful hint : In a tight spot, you may find it difficult to line up the holes in the bracket with those of the motor. It is hard to hold up the motor / tank assembly to the right height while you try and get the bolts started. I shimmed up the assembly with some pieces of cardboard to get the holes lined up and it made it much easier. Good luck. Thanks

[@jeffd6216]

Watched this video and went to work on a faulty power pole. Cleaned the screens, changed the oil. Pole works like a charm now. Thanks so much for this detailed instructions to a simple fix. WELL DONE!

[@InfiniteBassin]

You're welcome, glad I could help. Feel free to share the video with any of your other friends with powerpoles.

[@wiggiq995]

Most excellent video. Thank you so much. Well done!

[@rickwalt8767]

Great video. Cleaned my power pole pump reservoirs and filter screens today. Put in the Green Marine ISO 32 hydraulic oil and they work like new ones. Thanks for sharing this information. Keep up the good work.

[@InfiniteBassin]

Youre welcome and super glad to hear. It makes a huge difference when those screens are clean. Thanks for watching and more content coming soon.

[@alanthomas561]

Thanks for the great video. Very Nice boat as well. Just did this procedure on mine, but also had to replace the valves that Power Pole support sent me free of charge. Great company!

[@InfiniteBassin]

You're welcome thanks for watching. I've got the new valves as well but I didn't have them at the time of this video. Next fluid change I'll be swapping them out.

[@alanthomas561]

@@InfiniteBassin The new valves are color coated, definetely an upgrade to the older ones. Tight lines~

[@InfiniteBassin]

@@alanthomas561 yep those are the ones I've got. Tight lines

[@rjuniorwj]

Thanks for taking the time to make such a detailed vlog of this. I just had it happen with my left pole yesterday on the lake. So this for sure will help me get the job done. Thanks again. Tight lines!

[@InfiniteBassin]

You're welcome glad I could help. Hopefully this clears it up.

[@andretullier3469]

Never heard anyone call it an all 16th wrench but it makes perfect sense

[@InfiniteBassin]

Hahaha 1 tool for many situations 🤣

[@mickhanes5208]

Great work on this! Saved me BIG TIME. Same boat and pump location, so this was perfect. Well done!

[@InfiniteBassin]

Thanks, glad I could help. Makes me feel good knowing the video is doing some good. Feel free to share it with your friends.

[@sherlockhomesky]

Getting ready to install a used power pole on my nitro, excellent video, very concise and well done. 👍👍

[@InfiniteBassin]

Nice, glad my video helped. Thanks for the kind words.

[@jimwebb2742]

Thank you , very informative and plain and simple to understand.

[@InfiniteBassin]

You're welcome

[@rea8755]

Just what I was looking for! Thank you so much. Great video.

[@InfiniteBassin]

You're welcome glad I could help

[@stevehudson777]

Very instructive video. Thanks so much for this. My power pole started screeching and I needed all of the information that you provided. I fish down here in south Louisiana and my power pole is an absolute necessity. Thanks again.

[@InfiniteBassin]

You're very welcome it definitely helped clear up my issues. If it continues after the cleaning you will most likely need to remove the control valves on the bottom of the pumps. They are super is to remove just don't loose the little check valve balls that are inside (1 in each valve). When removed and both lines disconnect take an air compressor to them and blow out all the pathways. It gets out all the gunk or debris if any made it into the pump body itself.

[@larrybarras8418]

Changed the battery in my remote today after not fishing for a few months. Tested the remote and one pump sounds super weak. Barely wants to go up or down. Boat is four years old and the fluid has never been changed. Thanks for this video. I’m thinking this is my problem because your dirty fluid looks clean compared to what’s in the reservoirs of mine. Lol

[@InfiniteBassin]

Oh wow that's a long time. I'd be willing to bet that's exactly why.

[@derekramirez2193]

Just wanted to say thanks. You saved me alote of money with this video. Keep it up. Thanks

[@InfiniteBassin]

You're welcome, glad I could help keep some money in your pocket.

[@user-pn3qx9ni4m]

Thanks so much for sharing your experience with this! I learned a lot from your video!

[@rugerguy1679]

Thank You for the insider video and tips. One of my PP's sounded like fingernails on a chalkboard after 4 years of use. Now it sounds like new. And may have saved me few $$$$ also.

[@InfiniteBassin]

You're welcome and glad I could help. I know it was super annoying for me to listen to so had to drop a video on the fix.

[@terraroman7669]

Thank you that was the detail I needed. Really appreciated

[@InfiniteBassin]

You're welcome, glad I could help.

[@chriscaseygonefishing]

Really good video. Gave me confidence I could replace the fluid in mine, as it has began to make noise. Man was the fluid dark and nasty! The only thing I did different is screw the tank on before filling it up so I could turn the pump sideways to get that tiny 1/4" back in with my fat fingers (after smearing the gasket with fluid like you said). I had a few moments of suspense when I primed the pump-took several cycles then BOOM - works perfectly now. Appreciate you taking the time to make an exact instruction video. One of the best I've seen. Thanks!

[@InfiniteBassin]

You're welcome I'm glad I could help you. It's really not as daunting as some people think.

[@joewinkler2168]

Nice video!great info!

[@CheadleCheed]

Nice video informative,clear visibility. Josh can you recommend someone who can help me figure out why my 2001 200 mercury opti on my 2001 Basscat I’ve got a random problem where it spits and misses shuts down on blastoff. I’ve had in but know one has been able to to figure it out. I’ve got a lot more details please help I really need to fish this year

[@99SoftailCustom]

That's great, bro! Thanks! I noticed my pole was noisy and slow this weekend. It is really really slow right around 90° coming up. Hit some deep water and cycled it all the way down and up like 4 times. Didn't seem to make a difference. I'm gonna do this before I go out next time. Hopefully it'll fix it.... Thank you! Gonna d

[@InfiniteBassin]

You're welcome and that should do the trick. Those screens are probably gummed up pretty bad. If you want to make sure they are really good unscrew the control valves and blow air through the pump where they screw in, to blow out any clogs or debris.

[@jpatti95]

Best one I've found. Thanks!

[@InfiniteBassin]

Makes me feel good hearing that. Glad I could help. Feel free the share the video with anyone who you think could benefit from it.

[@goose31171]

dude awesome video! I just got an older power pole with a c monster pump and this video was very helpful! thank you

[@InfiniteBassin]

You're welcome. I'm going to have an even more in depth video coming soon.

[@xedelk9881]

great job

[@thebasswicker6294]

Great video bud!

[@InfiniteBassin]

Thanks I appreciate that

[@kukrisan]

This a good video just and FYI if you contact JL marine they will send you new valves to replace them completely so you do not have to clean. All the poles have life time warranty so no money out of pocket.

[@InfiniteBassin]

Thanks and I know they will. The part that I cleaned is the filters to the gear drive which powerpole won't send out, that's a factory repair item. The 3 other valves they will send you. I now have those new valves just haven't installed them yet. The next time I change fluid I'll be changing out the old control valves for the new versions.

[@kukrisan]

@@InfiniteBassin Yea just sent me new ones in the mail for my 8ft sportsman II. Described what was going on they sent me three replacement values and a bottle of green marine iso 32 no charge best customer service in market hands down. This video was great to show me how to re prime the system. Thanks.

[@InfiniteBassin]

@@kukrisan oh yes that what I'm talking about. Those 3 valves they will send you but the 2 screens that are in there just so you know if they ever go bad the pump has to get sent In to be repaired. I love dealing with powerpole one of the best companies around for customer service. Thanks for the kind words man I'm glad my video is helping everyone.

[@bubbasmith7049]

Very helpful video! Thank you!

[@InfiniteBassin]

You're welcome, glad to help.

[@krispuglisi8482]

Great Video 👍

[@InfiniteBassin]

Thanks man

[@photobughookst5079]

Nice Job....very helpful! Thanks

[@InfiniteBassin]

You're welcome

[@jerryvalentour164]

Great job

[@carlosvera8432]

Great job! Great information!!

[@InfiniteBassin]

Thanks

[@scottcuret9508]

Great tutorial.

[@InfiniteBassin]

Thanks

[@deweyknight3969]

Great video- well done!

[@InfiniteBassin]

Thanks

[@12591259]

Great vid, very helpful! Thanks!

[@InfiniteBassin]

Thanks and you're welcome

[@janieguimond5529]

Love the video....but please please people when you make videos tell us what size wrench you need instead of us having to stand on our head to figure out which size fits.

[@InfiniteBassin]

Thanks for watching. If you would have watched all the way through you would have heard me mention the wrench sizes a couple of times. If you've ever done maintenance on your powerpoles they only use 2 or 3 different sizes for everything. Go back in the video where I took the fluid lines off the pumps. Those are the only 2 wrenches you need for this job and the sizes were mentioned so no need to stand on your head just watch the video.

[@FrontlinesBassin]

One of the most important things to any boat or equipment on your boat is proper maintenance, no matter what brand you buy.

[@InfiniteBassin]

Thats right especially with these pumps. Once they start getting noisy you better get on the maintenance. The longer they run like that the worse off you will be and have to send it back for a rebuild.

[@ethankoobs1038]

Thanks. Very good

[@InfiniteBassin]

You're welcome

[@billwillman7687]

Great job dude.

[@InfiniteBassin]

Thanks man. Will be doing another video soon on replacing the control valves to.

[@gnaught24]

Great video! Thanks for sharing the info... No ppe so it's gonybe a fail.. lol Keep up with the great content bro!

[@InfiniteBassin]

Hahaha QA will get ya even off the line haha. Thanks buddy.

[@Choffa09]

Great vid. Thanks!

[@InfiniteBassin]

Thanks and you're welcome

[@studiogibson]

Where did you get the pole covers?

[@MichaelScottFishing]

Next time spray the screens with break cleaner and they become spotless and you don't have to touch them...Just spray them right into your pan..

[@alanaho4915]

Enjoyed the video. May I ask where you purchased the plastic tub for the battery compartment?

[@InfiniteBassin]

Thanks man and it was stock with the boat. If you message me on IG I can get measurements for you. Maybe it will fit yours and you could order one.

[@drj3033]

I thing you can unscrew the deck above your pumps so you can get to them

[@InfiniteBassin]

Not in this boat I can't

[@yjjustforme1]

Great video bro!

[@InfiniteBassin]

Thanks man

[@ChuckNorris01]

You could show us what the noise sounds like in the future?

[@InfiniteBassin]

If they make any noise from the pump other than the standard low pump operation noise you hear they need to be cleaned or inspected. It's a high pitch whine, you'll notice the difference it gets loud compared to standard operation.

[@MLS1000]

Mine is slow but doesn't screech. Could I still have the same issue?

[@InfiniteBassin]

Yes thats most likely your cause still. How old is the fluid in them?

[@MLS1000]

@@InfiniteBassin 3 years, guess I didn't read the manual. Getting a new motor hung and will change the fluid when it gets back from the shop.

[@HVASEA]

those filters are SHOT !

[@InfiniteBassin]

They work even if they are bent.

[@earnestmccrimmon9488]

It turns out that you can buy just the screens for about $16 (plus S&H) for a pair. Or you can buy a reservoir repair kit for $40 - $50 that includes a reservoir, cap, screens, screws, and O-ring.

[@alanaho4915]

Do you have a cutoff switch just for your power poles? Or are they connected to the boats master cutoff switch? I'm thinking about installing one so each time I turn on my master switch the poles do not come on.

[@InfiniteBassin]

I have a separate switch so in the event I just want to run power to the boat they don't have to be on. Or I can just turn them on for maintenance and not power up the whole boat.

[@anthonymannarino3376]

I think I’m having the same issue with Both of mine. Just got boat. I would like to send a view pics if anyone can help look at it. Thanks

[@InfiniteBassin]

What are they doing or not doing and which model do you have?

[@anthonymannarino3376]

They work fine, but I think they are leaking under my center console. That’s were they are hooked up. Because I have a jack plate and hydraulic steering. I do see some black shit mixed with fluid. Should I spray a degreaser on them and wipe it up? They are power pro 2s

[@dustinsmartfishing]

Great video!!

[@InfiniteBassin]

Thanks