You’ve come to the appropriate place if you’re wondering how to change your pool pump on your own. Here, you’ll find the appropriate information and a step-by-step tutorial on how to do it.
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Excessive rust, leaks, and scraping noises while the pump runs are typical signs that it’s time for a new pump.
Finding the proper tool and pump won’t be difficult for an experienced technician, but if you’re trying to do it yourself to cut costs or acquire experience, keep these few suggestions in mind.
Tips
- For your pump, pick the appropriate pump pool.
- Understand the brand, type, and where to buy the pump.
- Changing the pool pump yourself won’t guarantee you a pool pump warranty.
- Have a little knowledge of how to link the electrical and plumbing systems.
Do the following after learning that your pump pool needs to be replaced.
Step-by-Step Guide
Step One
Turn the circular handle clockwise to close the valves at the filter’s inlet and outflow pipes. Alternately, rotate the handle of the valve’s lever perpendicular to the pipe. Turn the knob counterclockwise to release the pressure-release valve at the top of the filter. Permit any internal pressure to escape. Shut the valve.
Step Two
Loosen and remove the bolts holding the pump’s flange to the filter case with a socket and ratchet. Maintain the bolts. If the pump is fastened to the filter pad, take out and store those bolts. To remove the pump from the case, pull it straight outward. Depending on the design and model of the old pump, get a replacement pump with an impeller and a flange gasket.
Step Three
Wipe any debris from the filter case’s circular housing, which houses the impeller. Put on latex gloves and use the tip of your finger to lightly coat the inner surface of the housing with water-pump grease.
Step Four
A thin layer of grease spread on both sides of the new flange gasket. On the new pump, place the gasket flush against the flange face. Align the gasket’s holes with the flange’s bolt holes.
Step Five
Place the pump so that the manufacturer’s label faces up and the drive shaft is in the middle of the filter case aperture with the impeller aligned. To properly align the impeller at the impeller aperture, ease the pump in a straight line toward the casing. Fit the flange at the side of the filter case after pushing the pump into position.
Step Six
Match up the threaded holes on the casing with the bolt holes on the flange. Each hole on the flange should now accept the bolts you saved. Bolts should be manually inserted into the thread. To ensure that the pump is firmly fastened, tighten the bolts. If anchor bolts were taken out, install salvaged bolts and tighten them all firmly.
Conclusion
With limited worries, you can replace your pool pump in comfort. And yet complete it in a competent technician manner.