How To Change A Pool Pump Motor

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How To Replace a Puddle Pump Motor

Your puddle pump motor has died. What now? If repairing the motor isn't an option and buying a new pump isn't necessary, it'southward time for a replacement motor.

Pool pump motor replacement is a common exercise among pool owners. The most common reasons that a motor would need to be replaced include failed bearings, corrosion within and/or outside the motor, failed start and run capacitors, and motor age. The task of replacing a puddle pump motor can be hard, but nosotros're here to make sure you become it done as apace, hands, and successfully as possible.

Keys to keep in mind:

Brand certain the ability to the pump is turned off before beginning the replacement.

Wrench and tools — **Make sure you've got the correct tools to detach and reassemble the parts involved.**

Make certain the motor and its associated parts are reassembled and placed in the correct orientation.

Replacing a pool pump motor

TOOLS/SUPPLIES NEEDED

Gloves
Safety Glasses
Closed-Toed Shoes
Replacement Motor
Get-Kit specific to pump
Pool and Spa Lube
nine/16" Socket or Wrench & 7/16" Wrench
Standard and Phillips Screwdrivers
Strap Wrench or Impeller Puller

Process FOR HOW TO

Shut off ability to the pump at the breaker to prevent unintended operation of equipment and for condom precautions. Remove the electrical whip from the rear of the motor. Using record and a pen, marking the hot, neutral, and basis wires.
Depending on the pump model, remove the clench assembly or 9/16" bolts property the seal plate to the pump housing. Carefully remove the motor and rear of the pump from the pump housing and place it on a table or workbench.
Remove the diffuser.
Use the seven/16" wrench or appropriate size wrench to hold the rear of the motor shaft and prevent motor shaft rotation.
Using the strap wrench or impeller, puller remove the pump impeller. Note: If the impeller has a locking spiral, remove the screw before attempting to remove the impeller. The locking screw will be contrary thread.
Using the 9/16" socket or wrench, remove the pump seal plate.
Remove the mechanical pump seal from the seal plate and impeller.
Wipe down and clean the components being reused during assembly.
Using the appropriate Go-Kit (per the pump model), replace the mechanical pump seal. Note: Accept special care when installing the mechanical seal to Not impact the white ceramic or black graphite surfaces with your easily or other contaminants.
Remove the new motor from its packaging and place the seal plate on the motor in the appropriate orientation and complete installation with the 9/16" bolts.
Use the vii/xvi" wrench to agree the rear of the motor shaft and prevent the shaft from rotating. Install the impeller on the now secured motor shaft until the impeller is hand tight. Annotation: Make sure to install the impeller locking screw if applicable.
Install the diffuser in the appropriate orientation.
Bring reassembled motor and rear of pump to pool expanse and slide the motor and rear of pump into the pump housing. Secure the seal plate to the pump housing using the clamp assembly or nine/16" bolts.
Connect the electrical whip deeply. Plow on the breaker to provide power to the motor.
Plough on the pump to test for leaks and pump performance.

There you have it. You now have the know-how to supercede a pool pump motor. If any of this sounds overwhelming, don't worry; nosotros're here to help. Make full out a service request online to schedule one of our trained and professional service technicians to consummate the chore for you lot. For other questions, visit or contact your local Leslie's store.