PUMP REPAIRS

Our Pump “Wet testing” facility in our East Tamaki Workshop – we simulate site conditions

Initial Inspection

We do a visual inspection, then try and obtain a little pump history from the customer, if a repair looks economically viable we will create a job for this unit.

Motor Tests

We check the motor electrical and mechanical characteristics. The motor is the most expensive part of the pool pump. We work to Industry values and Standards

Strip down and inspect

We inspect and list, then cost what needs replacing, a quotation is then submitted for approval, usually by email.

COMMON POOL PUMP PROBLEMS

MECHANICAL SEAL FAILURE

Our most common problem that we have to deal with – corrosion due to a leaking mechanical seal for an extended period of time

USUAL REPLACEMENTS

Motor run Capacitor, motor Bearings and mechanical seal – wear and tear items

MOTOR BEARINGS

End result of a mechanical seal leaking for an extended period and water getting into the motor front end bearing – this is avoidable

MOTOR WINDINGS – STATOR EXPOSED

Pump motor windings tested and inspected

BURN’T OUT MOTOR CAPACITOR

A very common failure, a wear and tear item and can result in a fire

MECHANICAL SEALS

Motor shaft seals. Numerous sizes – not 1 size fits all.

A Money saving Tip

If your Pool or Spa pool pump is in need of repairs or servicing, disconnect and remove it from site if possible then drop this off at our workshop in East Tamaki, or courier it to us. This will save you charges for our travel and site labour. If you are not able to do this then please fill in our form on our “Contact us” page and we will confirm a site visit.

Some Popular Pool & Spa pumps

XP2 AQUAFLO SPA PUMPS

Single Speed or 2 speed, 1.5 & 2.5hp units – some spares are available locally

DAVEY and CHARGER POOL PUMPS

Obsolete pumps – Spares no longer available

WATERCO – PORTAPAC

Pump, motor and heater combination unit – 10A or 15A power supply required – Spa pool application

SPECK POOL PUMP

Very popular – still current

MAGNUM SPA BOOSTER PUMP

This model has changed and certain spares are no longer available

ASTRAL BX2.0hp POOL PUMP

A Good performer

Some FAQ’s we get regarding Pool or Spa pump repairs

That would be the electric motor usually

When the repair cost starts to get past 50% of the value of a new replacement pump

Motor capacitors, mechanical seals, motor bearings, pump lids, O rings and corrosion – also not forgetting the “Run Dry” scenario and air ingress.

This varies from brand to brand. You should get in excess of 5 years of trouble free operation if you carry out a little preventative maintenance every 6 months or so. Basic checks are required. In the perfect world, every pump should be housed in a dry ventilated weatherproof enclosure. Exposure to the elements and or moisture results in Corrosion ageing your motor/pump external metal components prematurely. Most Wooden boxes located outside that house pool equipment are not totally weatherproof. This is 1 of the biggest problems a new pool pump faces in its life. On occasion it nearly impossible to dismantle a pump due to holding bolts fused and corroded very badly. Remember! … you buy Cheap, you get Cheap!!

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Pool Pump mechanical seal failure Gallery