How To: Wavemaster Jet Pump Repair (10 Simple Steps)

[@WayneStidolph]

Very clear, nice steady non-artsy camera work with no extraneous sound made it easy to follow. Would have been nice to see it actively leaking before the repair, but your explanation is more than adequate. One of the most efficient how-to I’ve seen … thank you!

[@backyardplus]

Thank you so much! We'll have to get some video of a leaky shaft seal. It shouldn't be too hard to find! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@RS-bz1no]

Best verbal,quick,direct video. Very helpful. Thank you.

[@backyardplus]

Thank you for your feedback. We're glad it was a helpful video for you. Please reach out to us if we can help further backyardplus.com/

[@markwoolard6745]

Perfect fix for my Hotspring Jetsetter! Thanks!

[@backyardplus]

That's wonderful to hear! We're so glad the video was helpful to you. Thanks, Rebekah

[@texasbigdogify]

Great video, exactly what I was looking for!

[@backyardplus]

Thank you for the feedback. We appreciate it.

[@dronesbydoug]

Nice!

[@backyardplus]

Thanks again!

[@danwa61pdx]

Thanks for the video. What type of lubricant do you use on the O-ring?

[@backyardplus]

We use Magic Lube silicone grease. You can find it on our website. www.backyardplus.com. Here is the link backyardplus.com/parts/ml-1oz-byp-silicone-grease-1-oz-tube/

[@paulherrman445]

Excellent video! What is the best way to clean up the shaft if it has rust or mineral deposits?

[@backyardplus]

You can use sandpaper to clean the shaft. Try not to scratch the shaft. Just sand it enough to get all of the rust and deposits off. Try wet sanding. It works very well to get the shaft very smooth.

[@twmissmt]

Does the impeller always screw on and off because I cannot get mine off? Could it be that some are pressed on?

[@backyardplus]

Hi there, If you have a wavemaster LX or Gecko pump, the impeller is screwed on. If you can't remove it, it's likely rusted on. Often times, our customers end up destroying it in order to remove it. But please give us a call 805-541-9000 or visit our helpdesk and one of our technicians (Craig or Oscar) can assist you. backyardplus.com/helpdesk/

[@cteigen8649]

I cut mine out with a dremmel tool and breaking pieces off the shaft with a screwdriver

[@ronette698]

What do you do when the empeller parts break around the shaft

[@backyardplus]

Hi there, Ronette- Often times the impeller needs to be destroyed to get it off the shaft. Sometimes it's rusted on there and won't turn and other times it's so brittle, it just breaks off. At that point it's time to replace it. Visit our site to find the impeller you need. If you have a Wavemaster pump, we can help you find the correct impeller and shaft seal so you can get more life out of your pump. Watkins Manufacturing used a few different vendors for their Wavemaster pumps, so it's important to match not only the Wavemaster version, but the vendor as well and that's something we can help you with. backyardplus.com/category/pumps/jet-pump-replacement-parts/?filter_plumbing=impeller&query_type_plumbing=or Thanks, Rebekah