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Posted on Nov 05, 2017

Franklin Executive 56 Hot Tub Spa Pump

This pump is 9 years old I have had the seal changed twice. The problem now is on the wet pump end the plastic housing has a leak on the bottom side. I would like to know can I just change this part of the pump and How do I do this? or would it be better if I bought a new pump to replace the exsiting one as the old one is 9 years old.

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john224

John Prohaska

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  • Posted on May 20, 2010

SOURCE: Spa Pump Executive 56 Frame 4hp Dual Speed 2" Intake 2" Discharge : My Executive 56 spa pump (1-l/2 years old) is leak...

Thank you for posting your question here on Fixya.com.

There is a seal in there that a local pump repair shop can fix for about $30 - $50 with parts and labor. Waterway pumps use a 1000 seal that is not a seal the homeowner is usually successful at replacing themselves.

If this answer does not fix your problem, please comment with additional details prior to rating the answer. Positive feedback is appreciated once your problem is solved!

John

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 20, 2010

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Is there a type of resistor on the motor? Or anything between the wire and the motor? If not, then disconnect the speed selector switch, hook an ohmmeter up to it on the rx1 position and test the switch in all positions. If you don't get a reading on high, then the swith is bad, If you do get a good reading on high, then the pump could be bad.
You can also test the pump as well.

john224

John Prohaska

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  • Posted on Nov 30, 2010

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Thank you for posting your question here on Fixya.com.


It is likely one or both units have seized up over time without any use. You will likely need to have both pumps rebuilt in order to get them working again assuming they are salvageable. Start with mechanical inspections of both units. Can you turn the motor shaft by hand? If not, and I suspect you won't, the bearings need replacing and perhaps more damage will be present. If you can, look into the capacitor(s) on either motor or work from their looking for electrical issues.


Once you get this far comment back with what you find and if you need more assistance we can take it from there.


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Sounds like you need a new Mechanical Seal for the wet end. Pretty simple job to change the seal kit.
It is also a lot cheaper to do that than purchase a new pump.

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Waterway did change the wet ends slightly (the difference is only minute and you wouldn't realise without meausring) and if yours is the older version you may need to change the entire wet end.

I'd advise you to take the pump to someone who can advise you and perhaps consider changing the entire wet end so that you have a new mechanical seal too.

If you're in the UK I can possibly help but I suspect that you're in the US...
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Thank you for posting your question here on Fixya.com.

There is a seal in there that a local pump repair shop can fix for about $30 - $50 with parts and labor. Waterway pumps use a 1000 seal that is not a seal the homeowner is usually successful at replacing themselves.

If this answer does not fix your problem, please comment with additional details prior to rating the answer. Positive feedback is appreciated once your problem is solved!

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