Moreover, why is my Hayward pool pump leaking?
If you see water leaking out of the bottom of the pool pump assembly, it’s a good indication that you may have to replace the shaft seal within the motor pump assembly. As shown in the pool pump cut away, the shaft seal is located in the motor pump assembly behind the impeller.
Additionally, how do you fix a leaky pool pump?
Where does the O ring go on the pool pump?
The Pool Filter O-ring should be in a groove in the collar of the filter head. If it’s stretched like this one, it may fall out of the groove – a good indication that it’s time to be replaced. Roll the O-ring out of the groove and off the filter head collar.
Why is my pool pump leaking from the top?
The most common cause of a leaking discharge pipe is an ill-fitting seal or shrunken pipes. If your pump has Schedule 40 PVC pipes, it is common to see pipe shrinkage due to excessive heat. Replace the Schedule 40 pipes with Schedule 80 pipes at both the suction and discharge ends.