Repairing a leaking swimming pool filtration pump: how to make it happen?(Zodiac Tri Series Chlorinator)
To replace the wear parts causing the most common leaks on swimming pool filtration pumps, it is necessary to target: the prefilter seals, the turbine, or the mechanical seal. This operation is rather straightforward and is within everyone's reach! You will require 3 tools: "
Fairly large flat screwdriver (obstructing the motor shaft)
Spanner or screwdriver to unscrew the bolts or screws holding the pre-filter to the motor part.
A second flat screwdriver thin to the point of eliminating the mechanical seal
The swimming pool filtration pump is made up of a hydraulic part wherein the water circulates and an electric part which sends the power necessary to kiss up and push back the water. In this article we will explain how to dismantle the hydraulic part and thus eliminate the pump body from the swimming pool pump, which will allow you to replace the turbine or the mechanical seal.
Step 1: Detection of the leak on the swimming pool pump
First of all, it may be valuable to start the filtration pump to really look at the beginning of the leak. This will allow you to determine that the leak is for sure coming from the pump and not from the union between the filtration pump and the funneling.
We also advise you to carefully inspect the pre-filter part, to make sure that there are no cracks in the pump body of the pre-filter, which would require a complete replacement of the pre-filter.
Step 2: Dismantle the pre-filter/pump body part
Unscrew the 6 to 8 bolts to disassemble the pump body from the motor part. Once the bolts have been unscrewed, you will have the option to access the turbine and the mechanical seal. Then press to unfasten the pump body from the motor part. Normally it ought to come easily. between the pump casing and the motor part, This first step having been completed, you can now see the pump casing, the seal, on one side, and on the other the turbine and mechanical seal connected to the motor.
Step 3: Remove the pool pump impeller
On the rear part of the motor you will see a centered screw which corresponds to the axis of the motor.
You will therefore require a flat screwdriver adequately thick to obstruct the motor shaft, then at the same time with the other hand unscrew the turbine. Assuming the latter resists a little, it must be turned by putting a couple of blows because over the long run and the deposits it may be a little stuck.(pool chlorinator)
Also check before that the turbine does not have a screw in that frame of mind as this exists on certain models.
Once the impeller has been taken out, you have access to the pool pump:
- To the spring part of the mechanical seal normally left on the turbine
- At the rear part of the ceramic or carbon mechanical seal which normally remained on the motor shaft.
Prior to eliminating them, make certain to notice the direction of assembly of these two parts so as not to reassemble them topsy turvy, take a photo if necessary!
Assuming the two parts of the mechanical seals remain stuck, gently utilize a small diameter screwdriver to slide it and have a point of support to eliminate the two parts of the mechanical seal.
You currently have in your hands the two parts mainly responsible for pool pump leaks.
To continue with the replacement of the well used parts, basically imitate the manipulation in switch:
First replace the new mechanical seal, rear part on the motor shaft and spring part on the turbine shaft. Make a movement as if to tighten it with the goal that it fits easily.
Take the screwdriver and lock the motor shaft again with the large screw at the back of the motor. Hold immovably and screw the impeller manually.
Then, reassemble the diffuser, arrow up from the motor. A carry or notch is on the sealing plate to retract the pump body part in the right direction.
Also replace the circular seal of the pre-filter pump body, then the pump body (Front part of the pump), then screw it back on with the bolts.
There you go, you have a deep understanding of the front part of your filtration pump, you have understood that dismantling a swimming pool filtration pump isn't extremely complicated, but you will first have to make sure you request the right spare parts.