How to replace a Pump Seal in a Pentair Intelliflo pool pump and Daily VLOG 129

[@chrisreed7097]

My pump is leaking and I was ready for a new pump cost. But then I watched this and it is completely something I can do. I’ll tackle the repair this weekend. Thanks for the video.

[@seanhaynes3895]

Vince, thanks for the post. Gave me the guts to open up my pump and saved me tons of $$.

[@VinceRocca]

Awesome. Glad I could help you save some $$. You can help me by subscribing so I can get to 100k subscribers.

[@tommorreale3118]

Thank YOU! This video addressed the exact problem I was having. Your step-by-step directions were clear and easy to follow. You saved me a bunch of money. I appreciate your good work.

[@mvtnNJ]

Just the procedure I wanted to do. Clear and right to the business. Thanks a lot

[@kennethnesteroff9731]

Thank you so much for your work on this video. I was able to the DIY on the seals and some o-rings successfully.

[@tonygitt9706]

The video on fixing a pentair leaking pump was absolutely great. I followed your instructions and no more leak Many thanks Tony

[@CigRacing]

This was hugely helpful, thx for taking the time! Big deal was getting the impeller seal out, got it, thx!

[@robinb4447]

Thanks for putting this out. Just what I needed.

[@alexwu9955]

Killin the game in the air monarchs lol

[@daultonruff2281]

Well done! Made me confidant to repair my pump and the man has the same hobbies I do. Thanks very much.

[@VinceRocca]

Awesome. Glad I could help. You can help me by subscribing so I can get to 100k subscribers.

[@jimz68]

Once again, I'm impressed by your DIY skills. Hello to Deanna.

[@VinceRocca]

Thanks. She says hi back.

[@timjones1779]

I needed to know what the view was like from Barneville Art Park and you nailed it! Maybe skip all that pool stuff in the beginning cause I almost didn't stay around for the end.

[@BrokeDown724]

You rock thanks for posting this! Exactly the how to I needed for the exact same pump. 🤙

[@bingo90210]

From a maintenance tech I say thank you!

[@VinceRocca]

Awesome. Glad I could help. You can help me by subscribing so I can get to 100k subscribers.

[@ricardogranados285]

Gracias por tu videos muy bien explicaste cada paso a paso muchas Gracias por tu tiempo que te tomaste para ayudarnos 👍🏻😎

[@FastysGarage]

Thanks fo the how too. Made the job easy and back in business.

[@transportermcleish5895]

This the best pump seal repair vedio

[@wacokid2532]

Dude - just looking at your cut-up hands proves you're the real deal !

[@VinceRocca]

Lol. I think the vlog before this one explains why my arms were torn up. That was a lighting installation.

[@kidcompany]

Very helpful. Thanks for the pump vid.

[@Resisle1]

Very nice video! Thanks.

[@stevensiro3091]

great video explained simply . nice nike monarchs LOL!

[@adamthevideowatcher]

Thanks for this tutorial. Stumbled across this vid when searching for a fix. Saw yours was exhibiting bing similar symptoms to mine (not as bad of a drip though!) and proceeded to follow your instructions. Step by step was perfect. Bought a new PS-1000, followed the steps and it’s looking good. Only difficult part was getting off the impeller. Was wayyyy tighter than yours looked. I also learnt that in extreme heat it could actually be a bad impeller rather than the seal. Apparently the taper has a tendency to expand which means a seal doesn’t fit properly in it. Fortunately mine looked good. Once again appreciate the vid. Watched a few and this was by far the best. Helped me do it myself simply.

[@VinceRocca]

Awesome. Yeah, the impeller can be tough depending on age/heat and how tight it was originally put on. Glad I could help. You can help me by subscribing so I can get to 100k subscribers. Thanks.

[@brysonutsler7810]

Great video. Appreciate it!

[@elephantcup]

"Don't ever touch the bearing surface with your fingers, the least amount of oil can ruin the seal!!" 3:50 Oops. Wear rubber gloves when you handle it and use a 1" diameter PVC pipe to drive the ceramic seal in.

[@murfsky]

Thanks Vince.... haven't fixed my "leaker" yet put this vid gave me the confidence to do it. Gonna save me some coin too! Merry Christmas and here's to a much happier New Year (2021).

[@hectoryanez4695]

Excellent video

[@michaeltranchina6358]

Excellent video...FYI...IMPORTANT...The instructions by the seal manufacturer specifically say to NOT use grease that contains either PTFE or Silicone...(I routinely use both for jobs like this)...So instead I used a good quality lithium grease...

[@VinceRocca]

Cool. The lithium grease will help it slide in, I’ve always used silicone cause when it dries it will help seal any imperfections. Maybe its overkill, but I can see why it would hurt or why the manufacturer says not to use it. Either do what works. Glad I could help. You can help me by subscribing so I can get to 100k subscribers.

[@CC-ew2jw]

Silicon and PTFE based lubricants draw the carbon from the primary ring and smear this material on the face of the mating ring, causing a build up which eventually destroys the sea

[@highdefscreenprintingfreet6525]

Is it ok to use leslie's pool and spa lube

[@highdefscreenprintingfreet6525]

Ohh yea and u got my Sub! Nice Job!

[@P1983sche]

Great video, well done man. Thank you.

[@ChikzDigit]

Tool sizes would be a nice addition

[@geefim2144]

Look at all the room on back side of the pump. Never that much room here. Usually pumps have to come all the way out . Just more steps

[@scipio6130]

I used to work on pools while in college...many years ago. The pumps today sure have changed. How long before the motor must be rebuilt? Great DIY skills my friend!

[@VinceRocca]

I’m not sure motor rebuilding and rewinding is a thing anymore. I haven’t seen a motor shop in years. I suspect its a dying profession like the vacuum repair shop. This motor is variable speed and saves tons on electricity. I’ve had it for 5 years, I think. It paid for itself after 3 years. I’m in the black now.

[@mtebaldi1]

Do a video on a Pentair Super-Flo they are a different seal and they are a popular pump there are only one or two videos on SF and many on Whisper and Intelli-Flo

[@bcastano1105]

Hey Vince, You are the modern Bob Vila. Dude your arms are still all scratched up from the lights? wow take Care , Bruce

[@VinceRocca]

My arms look like I’m a heroine addict with the worst aim.

[@daviddollarhide7185]

Looks like you tried to pet the cat. Good vid dude.

[@VinceRocca]

Lol. Thanks. Glad you liked it. We have a bunch of fun videos, so please hit that subscribe button. :)

[@RobertAdams-fo7hb]

Great video! I saw some videos that say you should let the silicone cure for 12-24 hrs before priming the pump. Does it really matter?

[@ge0brick]

It's not silicone sealant. It's silicone grease. It doesn't cure. That said, the seal manufactures don't recommend using silicone grease on the seal. Just clean the area and use soapy water or something called US Seal lube to lubricate the areas where the seal is pressed into the housing.

[@702Heli]

nice video

[@hartumpire]

Very informative and perfect timing as I'm about to do my own. Just curious as to which silicon do you use and where do you get it from??

[@VinceRocca]

Regular 100% silicone you can get it from any hardware store or amzn.com/B000PSE46S/?tag=povert0f20-20

[@abramruelas5176]

The silicone I use we get it from a pool hardware store called scp or superior pool products, You can also find it at local pool stores but it's expensive. Its cheaper at a home depot or lowes.

[@JV-up3fr]

If pump is not leaking could these seals cause groaning pump noise which escalates with rpm's? Thanks for your help. Great video.

[@VinceRocca]

I doubt it. They would more likely cause a squeak. I would think a groan would be dry wear, therefore it would leak.

[@johnrichardson7157]

Thanks for the video Vince. I just replaced the pump seal. When I turn the pump on there was a load squeaking sounds at first then got quitter as the pump ran. There was still a leak however. I turned of f the pump. Should I expect that sound? anywhere else the leak may come from?

[@financialadvisor1000]

I’m confused, do you use a silicone glue or silicone lube?

[@coreyfranco7060]

Shouldn't we be torquing those housing bolts?

[@robertcabrera3375]

Has any one considered the missing bonding connection causing all that corrosion? @ 0:10 / 8:44

[@deanwesterfield1822]

Hey Vince. Would a clogged or impeller cause air in the system?

[@fargo007]

Awesome post, and you have a subscriber.

[@highdefscreenprintingfreet6525]

Dude you rock takin apart my 3hp itellafloVSF right now just got to the impeller. my slow leak made a lot of build up salty looking stuff around motor area causing paint to come off will that destroy my motor?kind of like how salt builds up on a salt water tank around loose fittings. Any thoughts?

[@VinceRocca]

Here in California the motor would probably be fine without paint. Depending on where you live, the weather can be bad for the metal. Clean it up and repaint it if you’re worried.

[@1JohnnyCruiser]

My pump isn't leaking but has a hard time getting primed and pumping do you think the seals need replacing to fix it?

[@VinceRocca]

If it is primed today, but loses prime tomorrow. Then the seals are definitely bad. If it is more than a foot above the water, then it just can’t pull prime and you’ll need a check valve in front of it. You should probably have a check valve anyway.

[@1JohnnyCruiser]

@@VinceRocca thanks

[@mrfcstrikers]

Great video but need help.. replaced the seals but cant get impaler back on?.. not enough threads showing to screw on.. am I doing something wrong? please help

[@VinceRocca]

Is it the right seal? It needs to be pounded in using a piece of pipe, then the impeller part needs to be seated all the way in. I assume you did that, so the only thing i can think of is its the wrong seal? Leslie pools will install the seal free if you take the pump to them. So maybe they can trouble shoot?

[@AdvancedMathCafe]

Nice video. Something I wonder about: does the pump seal gasket (the one you are holding at 5:00) have a correct orientation? It does not look completely symmetrical (one side is tapered, the other is flat).

[@VinceRocca]

No. The flat side can go against the pump housing or the pump face. It gets squished and seals. But I get your concern. My OCD likes to put the smooth side of washers toward the nut even tho it doesn’t matter.

[@AdvancedMathCafe]

@@VinceRocca Awesome, thank you! I didn't think it mattered either, I appreciate your reply.

[@landslideent9746]

I have bad pump corrosion any reason why

[@VinceRocca]

Other than chemicals. I was one told a pump thats isn’t bonded (grounded) to the pool will corrode. Mine wasn’t bonded for 8 years and the pain came off. It’s bonded now and seems fine.

[@2ToneCableDawg]

I can't* get the pump impeller to loosen. I removed the reverse thread screw but impeller is super tight.

[@2ToneCableDawg]

Nevermind I got it. Had to use a strap wrench. Hands too weak 😭

[@JustinAlexanderBell]

Yikes, don't put 90s on the intake to your pumps... they need 5x pipe diameter of straight inlet.

[@abramruelas5176]

Lmao I do the same thing. It's cool to see this

[@VinceRocca]

Cool. Glad I could help. You can help me by subscribing so I can get to 100k subscribers.

[@josesosa1628]

What size is pvc 1 inch or 3/4? Thank you

[@abrahameldf]

I use a 1” coupling

[@bludika]

never touch the ceramic seals with your grubby hands

[@daviddollarhide7185]

Close the damn valve first. Lol.

[@eventsrusinc]

Thank you! I'll take $7.00 I needuh keyboard you bought two dogs at Goodwill?