How To: Replace a pool pump motor shaft seal

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[@lars8202]

Very informative. Great quality video. I appreciate you showing close-up details of what you are doing.

[@Inyopools]

We appreciate the feedback!

[@muhammedmahmood841]

Amazing video. I was searching for these kind of videos for a long time. Thank you. Well explained. Finally I understand clearly about shaft seal.

[@Tractorman-xj4gt]

Best pump seal replacement video I've seen yet - very detailed for the DIYer - thanks!!

[@Inyopools]

Thank you! We appreciate it. Also, feel free to let us know any other common repairs you'd like to see us cover in the future.

[@justinkulvinskas9510]

Great video, very well thought out, organized and detailed. You guys saved me from a lot of head scratching time, I appreciate your help by putting this video together and sharing.

[@royreyna7209]

Thank you! From someone with no knowledge of this stuff, it was a tremendous help! I’m calling you guys for future needs!

[@Johnnyledwards]

Extremely helpful and informative. I was stuck with a shaft seal installation but your video explained what I needed to know. My pump is not leaking anymore. Thanks a million!

[@bsoutdooradventures9541]

Thank you for helping me understand my leakage problem. Pool guy coming to fix! You guys are awesome! 👍👍

[@Norumbegalander]

Very helpful and well-done video. Appreciated the acknowledgement of the difference in your working conditions to that of the typical viewer! Tip to others: a little water-based lubricant (I used U.S. Sealube) worked like a charm to get that ceramic/rubber seal part into place.

[@Bo-ru9hb]

Extremely helpful video. I replaced shaft seal on a pump last year after checking out this video and just replaced another today. Great job gentlemen!

[@Inyopools]

Glad to hear it helped, Bo. Have a great day!

[@dkp7895]

this was EXACTLY the instruction I needed to fix my pump. Thanks guys!

[@g.kneewhoudini4869]

Wow, You guys are amazing, thank you so much for this video!

[@smit0380]

Well done, and THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!! I was able to fix my leak by myself.

[@keithguay7523]

Unions can solve that 90 degree heat problem .. Awesome video fellas! Ty

[@depdad]

Very good instruction. Both of you were very informative :)

[@darkhorseleddarkco.2502]

NICE JOB GUYS. new pool owner and we had someone close our pool this past fall. the pool motor was never unplugged and i think it was running two two days 8 hours per day with no water. So i was going to buy another just incase this one is damaged but a buddy said don't worry if anything you'll just have to replace the pump motor shaft seal. I didn't know what that would entail but now i feel pretty good about fixing it. thanks guys

[@Inyopools]

You can do it! Thank you for the feedback.

[@petermiles874]

Thanks for your help explaining how to replace my pump seals. Your presentation was super and made my job very easy to do.

[@Inyopools]

Thank you!

[@electricmotorrewinder5368]

Great video, well explained but I do this type of service here in Brazil with various sizes of pumps and electric motors.

[@cadillac1smith485]

Thanks for using the water trick :) !

[@user-ro6ou5vb8y]

Thanks God for sharing your tutorial about shaft seal replacement.

[@Inyopools]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gobananas1620]

Great job guys. Thanks for the education.

[@Inyopools]

Our pleasure!

[@paulroben6156]

great video

[@robertbruno879]

Great job guys....

[@jimmie7700]

Well done video. Thank you

[@freddyguerrero1226]

Excellent video very explanatory!!!, now I can do my own

[@infinitesum]

Great and detailed explanation. Thanks!!!

[@Inyopools]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bigfatbilla1]

Hi, can you tell me how you test the pump for leaks after you've fitted the new seal?

[@christycolgate8324]

Thanks guys!

[@JFernandoRojasO]

Very good video, clear message for DIYs like me.

[@Inyopools]

We're glad you liked it. Thank you for the feedback!

[@robertofraguela-roque2089]

Very good video

[@redrover06able]

Leak between pump and front housing is mostly due to shaft seal. It is very easy to replace. Good luck

[@Toedco1366]

Great video!

[@Inyopools]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@stephen95b]

Thanks for the great video.

[@Inyopools]

Glad you liked it!

[@MarkMatthewsNJ]

Hey guys.... thanks for calling out that part of the old seal could stay on the post... I was completely confused why my new seal wasn’t fitting and tried putting it on backwards to fit notches. Ha. Saw your comment on it... sure enough with some pliers was able to yank it out.

[@Inyopools]

That scenario happens all of the time. Thank you for the feedback.

[@Marc9889]

What are some signs of a bad capacitor? Excellent video. Thanks for posting.

[@Inyopools]

Hi Marc, check out our blog article on testing a pump capacitor. It should answer your question. www.inyopools.com/Blog/test-pool-pump-capacitor/ Thanks for watching :)

[@ChrisXCXCX]

I must have an older version of this pump. Same impeller but mine has a plastic shaft which sheared off. Old design flaw?

[@jsdaman321]

Thanks....looks simple enough. Pool guys wanted a $150 to do this.

[@danishjasim192]

Thank

[@leondraw1766]

Here's a question for you, I have a Waterway Eco Kleer pump. I removed the old seal that goes on the impeller. There is a metal band (with two crimps) on the base of the shaft. Do I remove that before putting the new seal on? If so, how do I do that? thanks and appreciate your video.

[@erin4321]

Any help with where i can get..just the shaft seal fo SF70110-2 class A Model 70110m-1

[@redgreen5831]

Cool thnx guys. Big help!

[@Inyopools]

Happy to help!

[@Steven-ux9jh]

Good video, except for only a few buck more replace diffuser seal and hosing seal while you have it apart. All comes in a "seal kit".

[@lisaloprestodehart1606]

Ok I'm in a dilemma and hopefully u can help as I'm on a mountain and 2 hrs from nearest pool place. I have 2610x15 pool pump and replaced motor with us motors model # k63cxdgh-5169. Its been leaking so I ordered ps201 seal still leaking. Ordered impeller and housing and all seals and still leaking it was dripping for a day then steady flow of water. Every time opened it water was was behind by motor coming out in hole bottom of motor. Any ideas on what to do or what it can be? Is seal correct ps201? 3 seals and followed all steps and still leaking. I'm at a loss.

[@johndale8614]

How do I know what seal I need for a 2.5 hp swim pro motor? Can’t make out the part number of Hayward pump housing ? But I know it’s a Hayward.

[@cwc8979]

I just bought a new tune up kit with new housing gasket and seal. I’m replacing my Hayward Super Pump motor. Do I need to apply silicone to the housing gasket? If so, can you link me to a good kind to get? I mean do you really need to lubricate a brand new housing gasket?

[@Inyopools]

Yes, we recommend using teflon lubricant on the housing gasket. It will help the gasket stay in place as well as extend the life. Here is a link to a good gasket lubricant. www.inyopools.com/Products/00100028008427.htm

[@cwc8979]

Inyo Pools Thanks

[@chiefarthur8068]

Inyo Pools Love the channel, how long is magic lube good for? I still have my 1 oz tube I bought several years ago and it’s been stored inside my house the whole time.

[@scotcook5]

thanks for this video. can you tell me how often you should change this seal? the manual just calls it a "maintenance item" but doesn't say how often you should change it out. thx

[@unclejesseandtherippers4047]

When it starts leaking

[@chiefarthur8068]

I’m wiring my new pump I got from your place. I have a 20 Amp breaker switch outside where my pool pump is and I have 12-2 wire going to my pool pump. It’s black, white, ground. Can you tell me where black and white wires go? I know the ground goes to the ground screw. It’s 120 volts coming off the black and white wires we did a test with our meter. Also, do I leave where the manufacture set the black plug at 230V? I have a 3/4 HP Replacement motor for my Hayward Super Pump I bought from inyo pools. I need help wiring it up👍

[@PinBall3]

On 220 - 240 Volt motors and the combined feed wire also at 220 - 240 volt either wire is hot can terminate at either terminal. If you are Hardwiring the motor rather than using a plug ,by all means REMOVE THE PLUG as the plug end would be ▬ LIVE AND DEADLY ▬ situation if you left them inline with the power feed .

[@dougwisdom1239]

I have an intex model 60110-01 can you tell me where to get the shaft seal with the spring? I've looked everywhere!

[@Inyopools]

We were unable to source Intex parts. I would recommend contacting Intex customer support. www.intexcorp.com/support/

[@michaelbradford4444]

How will I be sure that I discharged the capacitor and when done will the capacitor charge on it's own? Very helpful video , TY

[@Inyopools]

You could test the capacitor with a multimeter to be sure that it is not holding a charge. The capacitor will recharge once power is supplied.

[@michaelbradford4444]

@@Inyopools Ty for your time and your knowledge

[@johnbradyiii]

Just bought a new motor and go kit for my super pump. After putting it back together it leaks between the housing and the seal plate. What do you recommend me trying next?

[@Inyopools]

I would pull it apart, lubricate the housing gasket, and reassemble it. Make sure the bolts are nice and tight.

[@RicardoDorado-yc1jz]

Please help, they gave me a sand filter pump and I found out that the shaft seal needs to be replaced, but I can't find the correct size. I have a hydrotools model 71406 pump. PCS motor model CR1G229L 0.5 HP

[@CozyBear_29]

The seal kit I got from Inyo looked ritght. However, the cereamic shaft seal was extremely difficult to get in. Once put together , the motor seemed to not turn properly and when I opened it back up, the rubber around the seal had melted. Everything went in the proper direction. Why would there be friction? thoughts? thanks!

[@Inyopools]

The only time I've seen a part of the seal plate or shaft seal melt is when the pump is run dry for an extended period. Shaft seal surfaces are super smooth, but they aren't frictionless. When the motor turns 3450 RPMs, the two pieces sliding across each other create heat as a byproduct. Water flowing through the pump while the shaft is spinning keeps the shaft seal temperature in check. In short, I'd find out why your pump was running dry. How To Determine Why a Pool Pump Won't Prime: www.inyopools.com/HowToPage/how_to_determine_why_a_pool_pump_won_t_prime.aspx

[@Montery12]

You guys made it look easy and entertaining. Keep up good work. But, noticed that you did not change housing gasket when you mounted pump motor. Aren't we supposed to change all parts i.e. gaskets, rings, O rings etc related to job once exposed? Even though used parts may still look good, it'd best to change them anyway to minimize chance of another leak and again bring pump motor apart when you did not have to.

[@Inyopools]

Thanks for the kind words. You're right about replacing all the gaskets and seals. We always recommend getting the proper gasket kit (goo.gl/C9prbx) when replacing the shaft seal. Since this was pretty much a brand new pump for demonstration purpose we did not do this. However, we certainly should have mentioned it in the video. Thanks for pointing that out. :)

[@gc4644]

What is the typical cost of the shaft seal and gasket kit? (for hayward inground pump)

[@Murasame13]

My pump is leaking so I assume it must be the seal, gonna watch and try your method and let you know if it works! :) Edit: it worked, see reply.

[@Murasame13]

It worked perfectly! Turns out one of the two seals was completely blown out in the side so it was missing a ton of rubber and letting out a bunch of water. Thanks for the video guys. :)

[@Jdww89]

After you discharge your capacitor do you have to get a new one

[@Inyopools]

No, you do not. The capacitor would still work. That is assuming it was a good capacitor to begin with.

[@JasonThurman-hf4hw]

Help i gotta Millennium above ground pool pump what’s different

[@Inyopools]

What is the model number of your Millennium pool pump?

[@JasonThurman-hf4hw]

@@Inyopools SD-15-1N11MC

[@michaelkelly7228]

part number/price/source for seal kit? if i missed it, my bad. if you did....

[@Inyopools]

The part numbers and prices will depend on the make and model of the pump. We have a full list of pump part schematics on our Pool Pump Parts Page. www.inyopools.com/pool_part_cat_Pool_Pump_Parts.aspx

[@herbermorales2701]

Hey guys for a 2HP Hayward what kind of shaft seal I need??

[@Inyopools]

Hello Herber - What is the model name of your Hayward pump?

[@herbermorales2701]

@@Inyopools sorry actually the brand is Century... Motor model k48m2n110ce and serial # 11718ch

[@Inyopools]

Century makes the motor but not the pump housing. We need to know the make and model of the pump housing. That will determine the shaft seal.

[@herbermorales2701]

I fixed it guys... But thanks for ur knowledge and help!! I appreciated.

[@Inyopools]

**IMPORTANT** Don't forget to purchase a gasket kit for your pump when replacing your shaft seal. It's always good practice to install new gaskets and seals when taking apart your pump. You can find Gasket Kits over on our website ---> bit.ly/2ECFr7i

[@shanemcintosh9220]

You said the impeller is left hand thread then turned it cc to take it off

[@Inyopools]

We remark that this specific impeller model looks like it has an impeller screw but doesn't, but that if yours does have an impeller screw, it's a reverse thread or "left handed thread".

[@shanemcintosh9220]

I thought you were talking about the pump you were working on, I didn't realize you were talking about mine

[@ctrockstar7168]

Seems obvious but be sure to not touch the metal part of the screwdriver when discharging the capacitor

[@2step320]

CAN YOU HELP ME GET ALL THE SEALS i NEED ?

[@Inyopools]

Hello Dave - We'd glad to assist you. What is the make and model of your pump?

[@giannagiavelli5098]

my motor is leakin its12 yrs od should i just replace it?

[@Inyopools]

Gianna, with your motor being 12 years old, it probably would be a good idea to replace it along with the shaft seal. You can find all the parts you need here: www.inyopools.com/category_motors.aspx

[@georgedavey1147]

Isn't that Teflon and not ceramic?

[@Inyopools]

The white part in the shaft seal we used was ceramic. Was there another part you were referring to in the video?

[@smille5291]

wheres the rusty bolts for real world when they break or strip... :)

[@SaratogaDave]

What happens if you're an idiot and put Teflon lube on your motor shaft seals where you aren't supposed to touch? Can I somehow clean them and still use them? Only ran the pump for about a minute.

[@dograt666]

Wow. Shorting the capacitor??? WTF. In my 15 yrs I have never gotten shocked. Magic Lube on all the gaskets. You’re right about cleaning the ceramic side but holy moly.... This video is way too long.