Pool Pump Install (Replace) Hayward Power Flo Matrix Above Ground Pool Pump

[@ericbaumgartner2470]

Thank you so much for showing the real struggle with stuff, like taking the hose coming off, most ppl just skip or cut the video not show the struggle, so thank you, it's not always easy peasy

[@SilverLiningDayDreams]

Your welcome! Take care 😊

[@charlieboutin3341]

I saw that also. The reality of getting it off. I’m fixing to fight one off tomorrow! 😅 Thanks for the great instructions. 👍👌✌️

[@boomusic8229]

My Power Flo Matrix lasted about 3 years...& that's in NC. The seal broke which separates the pump from the motor & slowly compromised the motor housing & corroded the motor (salt water pool)...Little disappointing...luckily, my wife works for Hayward...This clarified things a lot. Thanks much!!!

[@SilverLiningDayDreams]

Your welcome! Bummer on your pump giving out prematurely. Hopefully your replacement will last for many years 😊 Take care

[@stephenhazlett6531]

Thanks for this video. Just got anew PowerFlo Matrix pump and I wanted to move my discharge from vertical to horizontal, but couldn't depress the button with my fingers and thought something must be wrong.....can't possibly be called a button and you can't depress it. I contacted Hayward Customer Service----what a joke, a sorry excuse for Customer Service. With exactly no help there I thought to check You Tube and found this video. Life saver! Very well done and 100% clear. Than you!!!

[@SilverLiningDayDreams]

Your welcome. Sorry you had issues with the pump and customer service! Hayward has some improvement to work on! Enjoy the pool and take care 😊

[@AlexPP_]

I'm having this issue. How did you change the discharge to horizontal? Thanks.

[@FunnymanJones-zs1yq]

Thank you for not removing the struggle to get that piece off because it really highlights how difficult this can be even tho it's sounds so really simple ...i bee fighting with mine every damn summer at some point😂 Great video thank you!

[@SilverLiningDayDreams]

Right?! It’s more difficult than it looks for sure! Trying to be realistic for people who are looking for answers. Thanks for watching and enjoy the pool! 🏊

[@ReapWhatYouSowGardening]

Love the pumpkin vine in the intro!

[@SilverLiningDayDreams]

Thank you! We had so much fun growing pumpkins that year! 🎃

[@christophermasotta5188]

great video...quick tip use a hair dryer to heat hoses to allow them to expand making it much easier to take on and off.

[@SilverLiningDayDreams]

Great idea! Thanks for sharing! 🏊🏼‍♂️

[@miked6335]

Thanks for the very helpful video! I watched it a couple of times for inspiration before replacing my Hayward pump.

[@SilverLiningDayDreams]

Your welcome! Enjoy the pool and may your pump last for many years to come! 😊

[@mikedyer1892]

When you install the clear vinyl hose that goes between the pump and filter use some plumbers grease. It will slide on with ease

[@SilverLiningDayDreams]

Thanks for leaving us a helpful tip! 😊

[@Roger.777]

Thanks for sharing this video 👍🏼

[@SilverLiningDayDreams]

Your welcome 😊

[@markfieger4370]

very good information! You were clear and concise!

[@SilverLiningDayDreams]

Thanks 😊 Hoping to get a new liner installed soon.

[@dadio1301]

Nothing lasts as long as it’s supposed to 😂. Good video

[@SilverLiningDayDreams]

Thanks. You made our day! 😊

[@ThePuppiesrcute12345]

Great information!!

[@SilverLiningDayDreams]

Thanks. 👍😊🙌

[@michelelittle7]

Thank you for the great video/instruction!! I inherited one of these and I’m trying to figure out how to use it. Do you know how much sand Im supposed to put in the tank?

[@SilverLiningDayDreams]

Your welcome! I believe ours takes four bags of the silica type sand. Yours may be different. Does your filter still have a make and model# on it? If so you can Google it. You want to follow the manufacturer’s recommendations. Maybe you can pull the old sand out and guesstimate same amount to put back in if you’re unable to locate the specifications. You got this ! 😊

[@glenstewart4478]

I just replaced my pool from 2006 with same liner and Hayward pump. The pump is still working with my new pool

[@SilverLiningDayDreams]

Wow. That is so awesome! You are certainly getting your money’s worth out of your pool pump. Haywards a great pump! Take care 😊

[@hionvape641]

Great video... detail and straight to the point...

[@SilverLiningDayDreams]

Thanks. You made our day. Take care 😊

[@drewgambill1432]

I use a hairdryer to heat up the hose where it attaches to the pump. Comes off a little easier that way when it’s warm.

[@SilverLiningDayDreams]

Great tip, thanks for sharing!

[@bobbyr2972]

Thanks sir. I have a powerflo lx and it's leaking from the fittings. Going to redo the Teflon tape but what are the size of those adapters? In case I need to grab a few

[@SilverLiningDayDreams]

I believe they are 1.5” hose clamps!

[@Sinyarlj]

What do you mean prime the pump before turning it on for the first time? Thanks I’m a newbie😅

[@SilverLiningDayDreams]

Hello and welcome! What I mean by priming the pump is add water to the pump strainer housing. Priming helps to get the air out by replacing it with water. Hope this helps! Happy swimming!

[@nancytorname1112]

Awesome, thanks!

[@SilverLiningDayDreams]

You’re welcome! 😀

[@elidobbs5876]

Do you have to have a skimmer for this pump to work?

[@SilverLiningDayDreams]

I would think so because you have to connect from a pool outlet to the pump. 🪴

[@stormsmith6772]

We have that exact same pump.both our pump and filter are out of commission. The pump was making a weird noise like the motor is going bad. Of course it is at least 18 years old

[@SilverLiningDayDreams]

Wow you really had a good run with that pool pump! We can only wish ours will last that long! ☀️

[@Loving.Life.]

Bummer, but better now than in the spring I guess!

[@SilverLiningDayDreams]

Thanks, good way to look at it! 👍🏼

[@BillyWalleen]

Is it difficult to remove the back half of the electric pump to replace the bearing and brushes on the armature?

[@SilverLiningDayDreams]

We replaced the whole unit, and didn’t need to fix it so we didn’t run across that problem. I’m so sorry, but that’s out of my area of expertise. Let us know how it goes and best of luck!

[@cherokeedream1313]

Much appreciated Sir!

[@SilverLiningDayDreams]

You’re welcome! So glad we could help!

[@Lemarooo247]

Hello! Do you use a vacuum pool hose for the skimmer to the pump?

[@SilverLiningDayDreams]

Ours is a 3’ long with a 1.25” diameter hose. The size of the opening depends on your pool instructions (for example I believe the Intex pump is a 1.5” opening). I believe a vacuum hose would be too long. Cheers!

[@SouthernAudacity]

So at the end, where the water all left the basket, is it supposed to not have water in there all of the the time?

[@SilverLiningDayDreams]

Yes, it will fill up with water once the water pressure stabilizes again. Good question!

[@nickyvarz]

Any recommendations on attaching a ground wire?

[@SilverLiningDayDreams]

Sorry, we can’t help on that question. Our pump came grounded 😊

[@franklintavarez2760]

Does the pool pump when leaking drops of water can it trip the GFCI?

[@SilverLiningDayDreams]

Good question! In theory I suppose it could, but we used an outdoor outlet and it has a cover over it so it tends to stay dry. 👍🏻

[@kevinroberts7117]

We bought one a couple months ago and already it won't turn on. I dunno if it's the switch or what. It worked great till today. I finally got it to turn on and then went to flush, turned it off and it won't turn back on again. The on switch clicks when you push it but nothing happens. Is that how yours did when it went bad?

[@SilverLiningDayDreams]

Sorry to hear that. Ours just stopped working. I hope you can get them to replace it for free. Thanks for sharing with us from your experience.

[@rossfiglin7273]

Will this work with a Intex sand filter?

[@SilverLiningDayDreams]

I’m not faith the type/brand of sand filter. I would suggest reaching out to the pool company to get their input! Let us know how it goes!

[@jennysanti1516]

Gracias amor me haz salvado la vida 💋🙏💋

[@SilverLiningDayDreams]

So glad we could help! 🏊‍♀️

[@kevinoneal1607]

That’s why I changed from hoses to PVC.

[@SilverLiningDayDreams]

Smart! We’re hoping to eventually get there🙂

[@janjaf844]

Are you in texas?

[@SilverLiningDayDreams]

No, Wisconsin! 🏡

[@dancasey4952]

No grounding?

[@SilverLiningDayDreams]

I’m thinking the ground is actually in the power cord 😊 Hopefully not me some day 😂

[@kapilrakh]

How to open the filter? It seems I can't lift it and stuck on one side.

[@SilverLiningDayDreams]

I’m assuming you mean it’s still on but off the threads on one side. If that’s the case; that happened to us one time and We had to muscle twist it in the off direction to get it off. Sorry to say we’re not aware of any hack to get it off easy. Good luck 😊

[@mtolivesecurityshipping5455]

Do you ground the pump with a ground wire?

[@SilverLiningDayDreams]

I believe our pump has a standard 3 prong plug that is plugged into a gfci outlet on a dedicated circuit. I assume that makes it grounded. I don’t know much more as this is out of my area of expertise requiring a qualified licensed electrician/pool technician. Take care 😊

[@THESHENEP]

What are the screw specs for mounting the motor somehow they got lost over the winter?

[@SilverLiningDayDreams]

Sorry for the long delay in responding! We don’t have ours on hand for reference but here is a link for the Hayward manual: hayward-pool-assets.com/assets/documents/pools/pdf/manuals/PowerFloMatrix-ISSP1591.pdf Hope you’re enjoying your pool!

[@UserUser14880]

Didnt u learn from Shade Tree Mechanic in the 90s. Do the hard stuff off camera. Then when its loose just make it look like ur real strong and it comes right off 🤣

[@SilverLiningDayDreams]

Hahahaha! Thats true! But I always appreciate when someone shows challenges they face along the way and how to fix them. Things are rarely as easy as I had hoped when I take on a project! Thanks for watching!

[@derekdenner6663]

How do you get the extra air out since the Hayward doesn’t have an air relief valve?

[@SilverLiningDayDreams]

I just hooked up hose from pool which allowed some water in and then opened the transparent pool pump lid and added some water. Then I turned the pump on which allowed more water to displace air as it ran over the next 5 minutes 😊

[@tonymogavero1854]

Are you kidding there is No ground wire at the back of the pump by the on off switch .Not Safe at all .

[@SilverLiningDayDreams]

Haven’t got zapped yet 😂😊

[@custosnocte1528]

Little shot of WD-40 on those nipples and the hoses won't be difficult to install nor remove. Just my 2 cents.

[@SilverLiningDayDreams]

What a great idea! Thanks for sharing! 🌊

[@RevolverOcelot2008]

Thanks now if only I could find a filter assembly video

[@SilverLiningDayDreams]

👍🏻 When we need ours replaced, we will be sure to video it! Best of luck with everything! 🏊🏼‍♂️

[@PopDisplay1]

Why kill yourself? Just spin out the hose barb without pulling off the hose. Then just spin it into the the new pump. tighten the hose clamps.

[@SilverLiningDayDreams]

👍🏼 Great idea!

[@Ilovepebble-f9t]

Really poor video waste of time . Small details that matter most are not covered

[@SilverLiningDayDreams]

Sorry we couldn’t please you. Take care 😊