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Mike Hartigan wrote:
One of the hoses on my filter failed last night and this morning I
found the water level just below the skimmer. I brought the water
level back where it belongs, crossed my fingers, and turned on the
pump. Motor runs fine, but, not unexpectedly, the pump is shot. I
considered replacing or repairing just the pump but I figured that
this unit is seven years old and the motor will likely need replacing
soon anyway, so why not just replace the motor/pump? They're more
widely available in that configuration anyway, and it'll be cheaper
than replacing them individually a year or so apart.
Two questions:
1. After seven years, does it make sense to replace them both now, or
is this overkill?
As long as you're in there doing the work, I would replace them as an
assembly.
But first, make sure that it isn't just a matter of the pump losing
prime.
That's not an issue. Plenty of water in the priming tank.
Can't help you with the brands...don't know the Doughboy. I've had
excellent service (10 years) from Sta-Rite.
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