How To Replace A Waterway SMF Pump Motor

[@delcapslock100]

Followed these instructions to the letter including the whisperflow seal plate replacement. Worked perfectly. Thank you!

[@cwc8979]

Yesterday I noticed my pool pump stopped working, so I went out and turned the switch to my pool pump off and turned it back on and I hear a clicking noise then turned the switch back off and heard another clicking noise….I just bought this Hayward Super Pump replacement motor in 2020 and I’m wondering what the problem is and if you know? Could it be the Capacitor or did the outside Breaker Switch to my pool pump go out? Thanks need your help

[@greasegunner4125]

Very helpful. Thanks!

[@garyjoseph2681]

I see a big chunk of meted plastic in the motor itself. Any idea what this could be?

[@Inyopools]

I have no real good guesses without being able to see where in the motor and what the plastic piece looks like.

[@garyjoseph2681]

@@Inyopools thank you I was told it’s most likely the fan that melted.

[@jeffbonzerpeterson]

Why did you replace the seal plate??

[@Inyopools]

The most common reasons for replacing a seal plate are damaged/warped plate, the shaft seal being stuck/glued into place, and can't get the old seal plate off the old motor.

[@nikoiacobucci1518]

great video

[@Inyopools]

Thanks!

[@josefran2004]

Excellent AAAA +++++

[@andylavin6986]

Didn’t see if the impeller had a reverse screw

[@Inyopools]

The impeller screws we've seen all have a reverse thread. This is likely due to pump motors all rotating in the same direction, so the screw has to be threaded to counteract that.