Where is the impeller on a Hayward pool pump?

Where is the impeller on a Hayward pool pump?

A pump impeller sits behind the pump basket in the part of the pool pump called the Volute (aka Impeller Housing). The pump basket is in place to prevent small debris from entering the volute, and possibly clogging the impeller.

How do I know if my pool pump impeller is bad?

1. You have consistently low PSI from your filter. If the pressure gauge on your filter is lower than normal, you might have a clogged skimmer basket or pump strainer. But if this keeps happening even when everything is clean, it could be that your impeller is wearing out.

How do you free a stuck pool pump impeller?

How do you fix a clogged pump impeller?

1. Turn off the electricity running to the pump motor at your circuit breaker.
2. Remove the pump basket lid and the pump basket.
3. You can use a bent coat hanger or just your fingers to reach into the impeller.
4. Pull out anything you find and clean your hook now and again.

Can I replace my 1hp pool pump with a 1.5 HP?

So to answer the question, yes, you can replace your 1hp pool pump with a 1.5hp pool pump, but only if your situation calls for it. This will provide the flow that is needed to circulate your pool water properly and save you from high electricity bills at the same time.

How long should a pool pump motor last?

Your pool’s pump is the wet end of the operation, it houses the pump basket. Pumps should last through the initially installed motor and perhaps as many as two or three replacement motors, usually 10-12 years. Modern pumps are made of hard plastic and will over time warp.

How do I know if my pool filter is clogged?

There are ways to tell if the swimming pool filter is bad. If the water turns cloudy, then you know that your filter is not functioning properly. Leaking multi-port valves, broken or bad laterals, valve failure, tank failure, and pressure issues are some of the other indicators that the pool filter is bad.

Why is my Hayward pool pump leaking?

If you see water leaking out of the bottom of the pool pump assembly, it’s a good indication that you may have to replace the shaft seal within the motor pump assembly. As shown in the pool pump cut away, the shaft seal is located in the motor pump assembly behind the impeller.

How to remove impeller from Hayward pool pump?

Remove impeller. Remove the Impeller- With the wrench securing the motor shaft to keep it from turning, you can now turn the impeller counter-clockwise to remove. The two parts of the Pool Pump Shaft Seal should now be visible; one part, the white ceramic seal, on the seal plate on the shaft, and the other, the spring-seal, on the pump impeller.

How do you remove motor from Hayward poolzoom?

Removing the Motor Assembly- Loosen the four 9/16” bolts which connect the motor to the pump housing. Then Remove the motor from the pump housing by sliding it out. Next, Remove the Diffuser by pulling it off or, if necessary, lightly prying it off with the help of a flat head screwdriver.

How do you remove seal from pool pump?

Remove the Impeller- With the wrench securing the motor shaft to keep it from turning, you can now turn the impeller counter-clockwise to remove. The two parts of the Pool Pump Shaft Seal should now be visible; one part, the white ceramic seal, on the seal plate on the shaft, and the other, the spring-seal, on the pump impeller.