The Hayward Super Pump is a swimming pool pump that is made for in ground swimming pools but can also be used in some above ground applications, commercial pool filter systems and can be also used to filter ponds. This type of pump is called a "self priming pump" but does need to be primed ...

The need for Shielded Bearings Vs. Sealed Ball Bearings is determined by the application they are used in. Ball Bearings in electric motors used to drive pumps provide an extremely low rotational friction by using a stationary outer race which is connected to the motor housing and an inner race which is connected to the ...

Running a pump “Dry” can rapidly cause mechanical pump seal damage. Most pumps require the use of a mechanical seal where the motor shaft enters the pump housing to connect to the pump impeller. This seal can rapidly be damaged if the pump is ever allowed to run dry even for a very short period ...

The electric motor starting capacitor is used to provide the extra power to start many of the more powerful electric motors such as those used to power pumps. When the capacitor fails the motor will just hum and not turn when you turn it on, but will spin freely by hand with the power turned ...

If you are rebuilding a pool pump or planning to in the future, or maybe you are even treating yourself to our mail in pool pump repair service. Either way you should know that inside your electric motor is something called "windings". These windings are made from copper. When the pool pump is dis-assembled the motor ...