Told by pool maintenance that we need to replace our swimming pool pump in Sagra.

Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2020 9:32am

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Can any members recommend a reliable pool equipment supplier locally who could fit a new one. What experience do members have regarding the longevity of pumps. This will be the second (well maintained) one in 7 years with a swimming usage factor of approx 8 /10 weeks a year.

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Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2020 4:56pm

jimtaylor

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Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2020 4:56pm

I can't help you with who, as you're way out of my area, but I'm curious as to whether it's the pump or the motor that's failed.

Two in 7 years is at least one too many.

Is the pump running every day? If it's not, then this can lead to problems like the bearings seizing up.

Is the motor of the correct rating for the size of sand filter?

Is a replacement really necessary? Bearings and impellers can be replaced, as can capacitors, and heat sensors can be replaced or bridged.

To quote from a friend who is a pool expert, the Espa Silen 75M is the most popular pool pump on the Costa Blanca. That's what we've got and it's lasted for fifteen years. Currently out of service but that's because it was submerged during the floods, but I don't intend to replace it if I can repair it. You just need to select the correct power rating to match your filter.

I've found out that friends whose pumps were put out of service by the floods have been ripped off by pool 'experts'. Replacing both pump and motor combined, with no attempt to repair the motor, or to fit just a new motor and not the pump.

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Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2020 5:44pm

KDRC

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Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2020 5:44pm

Hi Jim

Thank you for your very prompt reply. You will have gathered from my post that I am no pool expert and have had to rely on what my pool maintenance guy has been telling me since we bought a place near Denia in 2012. I am down again in 3 weeks time and will discuss your observations 'diplomatically' with my pool man and my electrician.

I will keep you updated with any developments.

Regards

Keith Carmichael