My 7 months old Alpine Tornado 2600 GPH pump is pumping water weaker and weaker every day, I don't know why can anyone help. I already check the filter and the hose nothing is build up or clog. Thanks

They make them so that they are very difficult to get apart without special tools. You'll need a ''pump repair'' tech. They _do_ exist, but these days repair can cost more than ''replace.''

It _shouldn't_ be that way, but unfortunately that is the reality.

It sounds like it is way over due for a cleaning. The instructions are in the manual and If you do not have it go to: http://www.dannermfg.com/Store/images/instructions/ZG026.pdf

To pick the right wont you'll need to check how many gallons per hour (GPH) you'll need for your tank, and then you'll need to determine the desirable height that fits with your water pump. Make sure that you don't purchase a pump that is larger than you d which will cause bends and elbows in the plumbing (not include the in-line water pumps which have much less restrictions).

The pump is 125 watt so takes about 1 amp at 10 volts or 0.5 amps at 230 volt. You should be ok with using 1.5 square millimeter NYMJ wire. If the wire is liable to be damaged you may need to use armoured cable. If you are in the US and are more familiar with wire gauge sizes I can look up the equivalent wire size for you.

Hi Don,

Thank you for your great explanation,

This pump really need some serious maintenance, this was cause because the mechanical seal broke down or was completely wear, check your warranty you have 2 years,

The overload jump because the pump at a motor failure, due to water,
The only way to repair this pump is to take the motor and rotor visually check if there is any burn spot or damage part if not you can try to make everything dry for a few days, replace the defect part and put it back together it might work (30%)

But if you think the electric motor run to long with water in it, It will be more worthed to replace it with a new one,


And i stongly suggest you to check the oil on your other pump, to know how is your mechanical seal,

To check the oil its the only star screw on the side of it, when you remove it try not to spill to much out, if the oil is completely clear your mecanical seal is fine, if its white like milk you need to replace it, it mean water start to infiltrate, and its worthed replacing it,

Hope i could help you let me know if you have more question,

Have a great day,


(mechanical seal is what prevent and block water to reach the electrical motor, its the part that as a big stainless steel spring with to sillicon face on top and bottom,)

check the intex site for adapters and other parts you might need.
I don't think you should buy new pool .

Better see a trained service personnel

replace the breaker with a higher amp breaker . Thank you for useing fixya please take the time to rate me

as you know, water and electricity don’t go togather. Make sure to install it right and avoid using it while there is someone in the pool.