You need only apply small amount of lube between thumb and forefinger and turn o ring clockwise to apply lube to it. do not over lube o rings they may not seal. You may have to take pump apart and remove all excess lube. Also check for obstruction in discharge line you may also tighten band
SOURCE: Our 1.5 HP pentair challenger pump isn't holding its prime
Usually, if a pump will not hold its prime, there is an air leak somewhere in the system. Things to look for are small leaks around the equipment-could be a bad o-ring. If you do not see any leaks, turn off the pump, remove the lid from the basket, check it for a hairline crack and check the o-ring under the lid to see if it is the cause of the loss of pressure.
SOURCE: pool pump was on had a storm electric went out.
Pull the lid and strainer basket off your pump and reach in (electricity will be off at this point) and make sure that the pump inlet isn't blocked with debris from the storm... small stuff can get thru the strainer and jam up the pump motor... I know...i've got the pool from hell ...constantly jamming the pump...but it's next to a huge evergreen tree...
after you get the debris out, take a crescent wrench and remove the cap off the motor shaft on the outside of the pump. Turn that shaft with a wrench back and forth to free up the motor and dislodge the debris... if it frees up, put it all back together and turn the power on...you may have to repeat this process a coupe of times to completely clean the impellers in the pump.... good luck!
K
SOURCE: disassemble pentair challenger pool pump
remove the 3 screws on the front with 1/4 inch nut driver remove the diffuser and mounting plate remove cap covering the bolt head on the back of the motor hold the motor shaft with an ajustable wrench or vicegrips turn the impeller counter clockwise it should only be hand tight unscrew the impeller
SOURCE: challenger pump leaking at the band
You may need a seal plate o-ring or you may have a shaft seal leak. See if you can determine if there is water running down the outside of the seal plate from where the motor mates to the seal plate.
SOURCE: Need to replace old pump.
easy both of them are junk. get a (sta-rite max e click on it) a 1.5 hp should do just fine. the 2hp is to run your spa and not economical to do unless you you have two pumps one for the pool and one for the spa.. if you have a 2 story house with solar you will need a 2hp
used pumps can be tricky so search for your local pool pump repair guy and see if he could build you one, this will save you money and be handy if you need repairs in the future ! ask him how to take care of your pump !
jay the pool pump repair guy longwood Florida
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