SOURCE: High Pressure: STARITE 1.5 hp pump designed to
It is a cartridge issue in my opinion. I dont recommend cartridges ... Sand is so much superior as a filter medial. If this is an option for you ... I recommend it. If not an option, you might be able to get a different type cartridge that will filter at a lower rate and not get as dirty as fast ...
what happens is the pump gets staved for water and this damages the shaft seal, water slowly over time leaks into the motor and pollutes the grease int the bearing and causes it to fail. it's fairly easy fix, just have the motor rebuilt by your local pool pump motor repair guy for about 75.00 and your back up and running. beats paying 200.00 or more for a new motor.
the sta rite is the top of the line pump, i have had them in my shop over 40 years old ! ask your motor repair guy how to get the most life out of your pump. knowledge is king .. remember to prime the pump after any pump repair !! .. jay longwood florida
SOURCE: removing a staRite pump
a picture on how 2 remove sta rite , remember to prime the pump after any repair !.. the shaft seal used on this pump is a 100 or a 200 . i use pac seal mechanical shaft seals cost about 10$.. go kits are not required on 90 % of repairs $$
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