20 Most Recent Jacuzzi Magnum Force Series Pool Pump 1 Hp1 Speed () Questions & Answers

you do not want to replace the motor only, the pump is handled as a unit... there are seal issues, etc.

ck to see if you used the correct "Grain" size sand there is no one size fits all in sand filters

if your tub was not used for a bit of time your gonn have to pop open the sides and have a look around , Hoses that go nowhere or loose looking are what your looking for, plus water leaks , i did have a problem once with squirels getting inside one and eating hoses off ,made nest inside and generally messed things up inside it but any wild animal could do the same thing

gaining acess is the greatest challenge , apart from that don't use metal wrenches on plastic fiittings ,(you;ll find metal is stronger) and ck all your o-rings, MAke sure power is off to entire tub Not just pump ckt, ck voltage settings on new motor to be sure they match old one , mark wires with tape to where they came off

most pumps that won't prime are not recieving a good seal on suction line (inlet) ck alll the fittings for good o-rings and ck filter lid as well , hairline cracks too can develop in hard plastic over time and rough treatment this can lead to loss of prime , one other reason and it's the most expensive reason is pump seal at drive end has went bad and sucking air if your handy with a wrench then you can source a new seal from jacuzzi if not replace entire pump (thats the expensive way)

your pump should be just fine once the water starts flowing again. You may have run it too long without enough water to cool the seal.If it is leaking water between the Jacuzzi Pump housing and the motor then you will need a new pump seal. Those are common pool parts.RodUS Parts Center888-521-6183

Where is it leaking? if it is still leaking between the wet end which is the black plastic water housing and the motor then the seal is not properly set.RodUS Parts Center

the pump is pumping and circulating hot water into jacuzzi, it will get hot. I think it is ok

Turn off the power at the breaker, then reach in to the impeller and see if it will turn freely. If it does you probably only need to replace the capacitor. If it will not turn freely you'll have to remove the motor end by unscrewing the large ring that holds the motor to the wet end. Remove the small screws that hold the diffuser cover and inspect the impeller and impeller ring, sometimes known as an impeller weir or floating eye seal.
Even if you have to replace the motor this pump is worth saving if there is no damage to other components. Note: Replacement motors are easy to find, I favor Magnatek / A. O. Smith motors but any brand such as Emerson or other will do. Jacuzzi parts though are getting increasingly hard to come about.

This is a lot of pump for a fish pond. You should use the safe-guards as you would find in a pool, two drain's separated by 3 or so feet and/or a couple skimmers. You dont want the fish getting pulled into the drains/skimmers. It will also be a lot of $ to run the pump compared to a smaller 'fish pond' pump ... of course your pond may be much larger than the average garden variety.

Personally, I dont think this is a good idea for a small pond. Tell me more about your pond.

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The pump seal is leaking...

In general the process is the same for any brand...Disassemble the motor from the pump, lock the motor shaft at the end opposite the pump, spin off the impeller (which may be covered by what is called a diffuser), replace both halves of the seal (one is pressed into the pump housing and the other rides against or on the back of the impeller) and assemble in reverse order. If you need more specific directions, please add a comment with your question(s) or contact me using our web site at www.arrowpools.net.

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Your motor bearings are failing. It is most often caused by a leaking pump seal. It is a relatively inexpensive repair if it is caught early enough; before the shaft is damaged from the corrosive water eating into the steel. Take it to a local electric motor repair shop for inspection. It will likely need a set of 203 bearings for the motor and a mechanical seal for the pump. All told, depending on the labor rates, it should be less than $75. You could try to repair this yourself however if you are not familiar with the process it is money well spent having someone who is do the repair for you.

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