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On Sun, 31 Aug 2008 08:04:28 -0400, nospamplse
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On Sat, 30 Aug 2008 15:21:12 -0400, nospamplse
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I've had a 1-1/2 HP (motor) circulating pump on my in ground pool. It
was replaced a little over a year ago and now I can once again hear a
bearing getting ready to go. Rather than rely on the pool maintenance
company's recommendation, I thought I'd check this forum. Anyone have
first hand knowledge and willing to recommend a brand?
If the guy didn't put the slinger washer back on the shaft that is not
surprising.
You can just replace the bearings for $10 each or so.

Thanks. Never taken off and opened it to look at the bearings and
appear hard to get at.

Regards

Don

It is really not that bad. Once you separate the motor from the pump
housing take off the centrifugal switch and spring plate (just so you
don't break them). Make sure you mark all the wires first. Then take
out the 4 long screws that hold the end caps on and the bearings are
right there in the caps. The best place to find bearings is a bearing
specialty store but any motor shop will have them.

The slinger is a rubber washer that goes on the motor shaft right
after the bearing and will sling off any water that is migrating down
the shaft before it can get to the bearing.

Thanks for the details.

Regards

Don