Full detailed look at how to replace the electromotor portion of a pool pump
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@benphartineАй бұрын
I think this was a great video. I appreciate seeing the problems and mistakes that could be made and how. To avoid them. I also appreciate the positive comments.
@ryanschaub9727Ай бұрын
Thanks for the video, step by step worked great. Sliding the smaller 7/16 worked great without having to remove anything. 30min including electrical
@QuaabQuebАй бұрын
Glad it helped
@markstewart99205 жыл бұрын
Perfect, thank you. I followed your steps (I forgot that part at the end too....it fell off before re-inserting pump...quick fix after cursing) and got it together. I was worried I missed something because no water.....then went to dinner and I remembered long ago instructions to pour water in to prime pump. Came back, poured in water, and worked like a charm. Old pump didn't require it, but since system was emptied for a day, maybe water priming was needed. Again, great instructions ! A couple of hours and $150 was a lot better than the $600 the pool maintenance folks quoted me to replace the pump. Again, perfect, thanks.
@QuaabQueb5 жыл бұрын
Glad the vid helped! As long as there is water in the chamber it should start fine. But I always pour in a jug of water and fill to the brim any time I open the lid to empty the basket (which breaks the vacuum and causes the water to drain back in the pool.) Helps it start a lot faster
@odiliolaranjeira21483 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your explanation, it was very helpful, with that I was able to replace the water pump.
@HingleMcCringle352 ай бұрын
Thank you, really helped to see someone else do this
@barryrooks45702 жыл бұрын
Excellent. I checked a few videos on pump replacement and yours was most helpful. Hit a few snags along the way, but your instructions were able to get me through them. the advice to check for black rubber band under the ceramic seal on the impeller. Thank you for your assistance
@beaunhead4 жыл бұрын
Bought a house with a pool so the last 3 years I've been learning about the system bit by bit as things break, how to fix them. I am familiar with motors as they are used in Mfg. so I had all these questions about this one and you answered them all! Thank you!
@QuaabQueb4 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped. Owning and maintaining a pool is a never ending journey.
@novakenss5 жыл бұрын
Good job explaining the inner workings of the motor and pump. I'll need to do this soon if the replacement run capacitor doesn't make my motor run. It hums and shuts off in 5 seconds. a cap is only $13 but a new motor is $375 so if the cap doesn't work, I'll swap out the motor. Thank you for the video and tips.
@uncletanooch1048 Жыл бұрын
I did the exact same thing you did, put it all back together ran it, and it sounded different, looked over on my table and there was the diffuser, OH Dopy me!!!. really good vid, thank you.
@TheAudioDabbler2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Very helpful. Ordered a new motor and it should be here Thursday. My Hayward Super 1.5 HP motor started smoking yesterday. I've only had the pool open for a full week but I will miss it for the next few days.
@jhall81107 жыл бұрын
I watched your video. It was very helpful. I completed the motor install myself, saving $200, therefore you are awesome. Thanks from Knoxville Tennessee.
@QuaabQueb7 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped! Regards from Quebec, Canada (Montreal)
@chukwuemekaonyema27165 жыл бұрын
This video saved me hundreds! Thank you!!!
@scotty.1649 Жыл бұрын
Important to note, this video was not made by a pool guy. The maker of this video also doesn't have much experience replacing pool pump motors. However, if i knew nothing I might not realize this. Most of the instructions can be bi-passed if you do this job properly. So, if you don't want to spend three hours on your knees replacing your motor call a pro, or watch a video made by a pro. Also there's millions of Hayward Super 2 pumps in use on millions of swimming pools and they work fantastic.
@VicnLel4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, you made this task a very easy one to handle!
@QuaabQueb5 жыл бұрын
I fucked around for quite a while taking off and putting back on the start switch, if you have a thin enough wrench you DO NOT NEED to do this step, you can slide it in behind it will fit, you just have to remove the black thermal switch.
@marksvoboda37972 жыл бұрын
Thanks great explanation of taking motor off the pump!
@JoelThemmen3 ай бұрын
Awesome detail. This was really well done.
@lpritt92115 жыл бұрын
Good job! This helped me a bunch. Thanks for your time.
@1975boatgirl5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the video. Not only was it entertaining (language), but it helped me figure out how to take the dang thing apart and reassemble. Much appreciated! #DIY #FreeLabor
@QuaabQueb5 жыл бұрын
😁
@digestingtheelephant.62146 жыл бұрын
Great job! Thanks. This motor run for ever. Mine is at least 15 yeas old and we have a long swim season in New Mexico
@QuaabQueb6 жыл бұрын
That's the life! Winter is coming here, I already drained the pool about a third and blew out all the water from the pipes and closed them off. Everything will be iced over in a few weeks
@rorys392 жыл бұрын
Thank you. This helped me a lot!
@user-bc3lu1zb9z8 ай бұрын
Hi great video thank you for that I have two pumps and both pumps run for approx 1 minute and than shuts off if I wait a minute or two it will do that again. Have you any idea why this is happening, I've replace the capacitor still doing it. I'd rather repair it then replace it as its fairly new. Thanks for any advise you can share with me
@bradleyvandeventer79818 ай бұрын
Thank you thank you thank you!!!
@ised8emc54 жыл бұрын
Awesome thx, loved the saying about the missing screw
@QuaabQueb4 жыл бұрын
lol which ?
@VincentVonDudler2 жыл бұрын
5:08 - Thank you for making it a long video. :D
@AllAspects.2 ай бұрын
Hi , good vid Regarding that metal piece attached to the rotor, What's its purpose ? And what if I remove it ?
@aircraftlinemtcliving63922 жыл бұрын
Great video really helped me out! My dumbass was trying to pry off the impeller !! LOL
@Jared_Albert8 ай бұрын
Thank you
@juniorfrancis95702 жыл бұрын
Good fix
@TheKrisg503 жыл бұрын
Thank you!,
@stevenschumacher35024 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thank you!
@luisegallegos74845 жыл бұрын
Tnk'u man that help's me a lot ...saludos from guadalajara México
@QuaabQueb5 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@CarlCunningham3603 ай бұрын
Queb, I took photos and video of my old Hayward pump before I switched it out with the new Century pump. I can’t figure out why when I slide the unit to filter housing there is approximately a 1cm gap between the motor assembly (with the diffuser in place) and the filter housing. It does not slide in flush. Any advice you can give will be appreciated.
@QuaabQueb3 ай бұрын
There is a rubber ring that goes on the diffuser. Some times it gets caught and gets stuck. The diffuser also has to go in a certain way. Pay attention to the markings "top" on the seal plate and make sure they are aligned and in the correct orientation.
@CarlCunningham3603 ай бұрын
@@QuaabQueb I appreciate it. great video btw. Very helpful.
@etr4039 Жыл бұрын
I can't get the impeller off even with a strap wrench. Any suggestions?
@kathymeyers95314 жыл бұрын
It is my understanding and experience that the motor being so corroded and seized up from water getting into the motor is due to a bad shaft seal which you did not change out before installing your brand new motor! I'm wondering how long your new motor lasted without a new shaft seal.
@QuaabQueb4 жыл бұрын
Correct. This was not my personal pump as I am not retarded. See my other video on the design flaw with these pool pumps.
@johnb12204 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. I couldn't remember how I did it last time.
@chiefarthur80684 жыл бұрын
I’m wiring my new pump motor I got. I have a 20 Amp breaker switch outside where my pool pump is and I have 12-2 wire going to my pool pump. It’s black, white, ground. Can you tell me where black and white wires go? I know the ground goes to the ground screw. It’s 120 volts coming off the black and white wires we did a test with our meter. Also, do I leave where the manufacture set the black plug at 230V? I have a 3/4 HP Replacement motor for my Hayward Super Pump I bought from inyo pools. I need help wiring it up👍
@jamesclark50974 жыл бұрын
Per INYO pools info, the wires for a 230V are red, black, and green. My motor is 115V and the wire colors are the same as yours. Other videos that cover 115V show the white connects to the first terminal, the black to the third, and the green to the ground. I just got the number for the company (Regal) handling the questions for this product for AO Smith and am calling them in the morning to confirm: 800 672-6495 8:00 to 5:00 EDST.
@chrismcnee92876 жыл бұрын
Great video, you saved me a shit load of money learning how to troubleshoot mine. Fast question for you. When I separated the impeller part from the square basket front piece. I care across a strange black rubber gasket? I can figure were it goes? Any idea?
@QuaabQueb6 жыл бұрын
Yes the rubber gasket goes in the round hole where the end of the diffuse cone enters. You should put it back on the end of the diffuser cone, and gently slide it back in to the strainer housing to make sure it does not fall off
@batesartworks3 ай бұрын
The grey v thing will break off. Careful fooling with it. Also, the little tab on the spring should push the little button in the v thing all the way in.
@QuaabQueb3 ай бұрын
The grey V thing is the starter switch. I broke one resting the motor on it's back end once.
@sideoutracquetball68354 жыл бұрын
Should I leave it at 230 and how would I know if it’s 115?
@rac94943 жыл бұрын
My super pump II "END CAP"on wiring harness side I broke both 1/4" head screws off, trying to remove them. What does it take to remove this cap/cover? It won't budge I've used a rubber mallet hitting it hard to try and loosen it. Do I have to destroy it in trying prying to get it off? It's like welded on from corrosion.
@QuaabQueb3 жыл бұрын
Try getting some wd-40 around the seam. You have to hit the seam with a flat head screw driver and mallet. You have to hit around the entire cap evenly and it will slowly start to walk itself off.
@rac94943 жыл бұрын
@@QuaabQueb So there will be some damage to the cover? If not completely destroying it. Thx 4 ur reply.
@QuaabQueb3 жыл бұрын
@@rac9494 Maybe a bit around the edge. You are hitting on the edge where it mates with the aluminum end of the pump. You do not need to destroy the cover
@rac94943 жыл бұрын
@@QuaabQueb How did u diagnose the short coming from windings? Whats happening. The pump starts running then after a few seconds only one of the 2 poles on circuit dbl breaker trips! When I switch the legs(wires)to other pole the breaker I switched to trips. A dead short usually happens instantly which is not happening. Any idea or suggestions?
@EricLDunn6 жыл бұрын
Do you have any recommended sources for replacement motors in the Montreal area? Or best source online?
@QuaabQueb6 жыл бұрын
You can try AC Rebatisseur, 1900 Rue Thomas Edison, in Terrebonne, Bought parts from them a while back, they buy sell and rebuild pool pumps and all sorts of electric motors. See if you can make a deal with him where you trade in your old motor for a discount.
@melrobinson69195 жыл бұрын
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@sonnyg-adventures47994 жыл бұрын
So did you invert it to a 115
@Irwined5 жыл бұрын
I wish this showed the removal of the unit from the system (unwiring, etc.), so not quite complete
@user-lh4ww5xs3x3 ай бұрын
What happens if they ground comes off while it's pumping. Can it be saved?
@QuaabQueb3 ай бұрын
I don't know what you are trying to say.
@user-lh4ww5xs3x3 ай бұрын
@@QuaabQueb the ground wire came disconnected. Pump had a small blowout. Never use strand copper wires lol
@QuaabQueb3 ай бұрын
@@user-lh4ww5xs3x So something just shorted and sparked probably. It may have not done any danage. Try to connect everything again properly.
@user-lh4ww5xs3x3 ай бұрын
@@QuaabQueb thanks !
@burnuts0074 жыл бұрын
Do you like Hayward? We didn’t.. new installs always had there stuff we never replaced with Hayward
@QuaabQueb4 жыл бұрын
Yes, they are one of the most common out there. I find them easy and inexpensive to repair.
@yvonnevangennip8277 жыл бұрын
excellent, thanks
@stevewooley90086 жыл бұрын
Does this particular pump have an impeller wear ring?
@baddy297435 жыл бұрын
It's a lot easier to take the capacitor loose then slice a 7/16 wrench onto the shaft vs trying to use an adjustable..
@QuaabQueb5 жыл бұрын
This is what i have found to be easier
@soundkik20055 жыл бұрын
Can you give me the model number of the motor that you install thanks
@housekeepingrehab90303 жыл бұрын
....WHAT IS THE PART NAME OF THE V-SHAPED SWITCH THAT PROVIDES POWER TO THE CAPACITOR?
@QuaabQueb3 жыл бұрын
Start switch 629002-001
@housekeepingrehab90303 жыл бұрын
@@QuaabQueb Bingo.....Thank you so much~!
@QuaabQueb3 жыл бұрын
@@housekeepingrehab9030 Make sure it looks the same before you order it... The newer motors are made by Century which took over A.O smith.
@larrynelson44995 жыл бұрын
thank you :)
@foxyxmangle72705 жыл бұрын
You don't have to take all that off the back of the motor..you just need to be a little smarter than a pump motor..just slide your 7/16 inch wrench on the motor shaft just i beside the start capacitor..
@QuaabQueb5 жыл бұрын
Yes that is true, see my latest video
@luisleal55413 жыл бұрын
Dude , your going to burn 🔥 out the motor if you switch out a 2hp for 1hp. When you do that you have to change the impeller to 1hp impeller.
@QuaabQueb3 жыл бұрын
Correct. However Impeller is the for 3/4 up to 1.5hp
@luisleal55413 жыл бұрын
@@QuaabQueb oh so you put in a different impeller not the 2hp impeller. 👌👍
@douglascatron9073Ай бұрын
For 1600 bucks, I’m buying a 300 dollar pump and taking a stab at it! Local pool store quoted me 1600. Nope…
@QuaabQuebАй бұрын
300 for a motor or a used pump? Beware buying used pumps...
@tjmendoza78647 жыл бұрын
Like I always said. If you want it nice, you do it twice!
@JonathanLGN5 жыл бұрын
Not sure if you switched your impeller but you can’t just change the HP of the new motor without making sure the impeller will work with the new HP this will cause a premature failure in the motor. In fact, a 2HP impeller has a different part number than a 1HP so I don’t think they are interchangeable just a heads up for the viewers.
@QuaabQueb5 жыл бұрын
Yes you are right about that.
@JonathanLGN5 жыл бұрын
Chargèro Otherwise excellent information and thank you for taking the time to share this!
@janiemaldonado823 жыл бұрын
Does anyone know how to remove the unit from the actual system?
@QuaabQueb3 жыл бұрын
What unit from what system?
@non-monogamousmark5 жыл бұрын
I need to replace my motor. How can I find a deal on them online?
@QuaabQueb5 жыл бұрын
Hard to but does exist. You can search Ebay, or call local AC motor repair shops. Some will even give you a discount when you trade in your motor as they can rebuilt it and sell it after. Note you do not need the exact same model motor. As long as you do not increase in horsepower and the frame size is the same it should be fine.
@non-monogamousmark5 жыл бұрын
@@QuaabQueb Thank you so much.
@QuaabQueb5 жыл бұрын
@@non-monogamousmark No problem. If you look on the data tag you should see the frame size, for these super pumps with the round flange it's a 56J frame. Any 56J frame with the threaded shaft will fit. A note, you should get one with a higher run temperature, it will keep it from overheating and burning out. If your pump is exposed to direct sunlight outdoors, built it a sort of shelter (leaving much room for air circulation,)if it is inside a shack or shed, install some vents or fans to improve air circulation.
@non-monogamousmark5 жыл бұрын
@@QuaabQueb great advice. Thank you so much. The pump is on an in ground hot tub that is part of a house I lived in for 33 years and currently have a pending sale on it. I want to get it running allowing the new owner to enjoy as they move in. Once they are moved in they are on their own. I now live in the house right next door so I figure if we are going to be neighbors I want them really happy with the purchase of the home I built and lived in for 33 years. I spent the past year updating and remodeling it to bring top dollar.
@QuaabQueb5 жыл бұрын
@@non-monogamousmark I understand, worth it to put in the extra few dollars to get the pump going. Pools and spas seem to always be a spooky unknown for home owners. Just dont get too friendly with them or they will be calling you up for every little thing!
@tripppsta9444 Жыл бұрын
“Nice and easy”…. After deleting the hard stuff. Lol
@ninobravoso7 жыл бұрын
Great video Thanks! But 10 minutes?
@QuaabQueb7 жыл бұрын
I rather be thorough and cover all the details then not as many others do
@larryhartwell9067 жыл бұрын
What about the impeller screw, none of the pump motor replacement video show or talk about it
@QuaabQueb7 жыл бұрын
Well why dont you actually watch the video....
@jabron1004 ай бұрын
10 minutes bahahahaha
@PoolCleaning7 жыл бұрын
Thats a GARBAGE MOTOR ;( Next time buy the GOLD MOTOR --- Way better - but kind cool video ;)
@QuaabQueb7 жыл бұрын
They do not come in Gold as replacements from A.O. Smith Hayward orders them painted gold for some of their models, it's still the same motor.....
@doctorstrange17345 жыл бұрын
You spent too much useless time removing the springs and you skipped/failed to show some important steps.
@bidensucsbigdickskalmadrin68779 ай бұрын
What is the motor look like this after a year do you live in a swamp?