loss of power to jets

[robbieesprit]

Hi All, I have noticed a loss off power to my jets, I suspect that it has something to do with either the wet pump or the motor, but how do I test it? or is it a case of remove and inspect? cheers rob

[Tman122]

Yes, the best way is to remove and inspect. If you've had a chance to run it and haven't seen any obvious leaks/wear. Then a tear down is necessary. Removing the impeller is the hardest part but usually doable. If you do tear down and inspect be prepared to replace seals and possible impeller. Now you wonder how old the motor is and when will it fail even with new parts in the pump? Sometimes determining the age of the current pump/motor and the cost of an entire replacement is................

[robbieesprit]

Hi Tman122, thanks for this, just about to bite the bullet and pull the pump out...must admit its making a bit of noise so bearings might on the way out, as the pump is the heart of these bits of kit, perhaps replacement will be in order...ill keep you updated, cheers rob.

[Tman122]

Yea when the bearings start going on the motor it's garbage. That will also wear an impeller, less power. And ruin the seal. It has to be leaking between the pump and motor? Or will be soon.