water level is to low ,if you can see it rush down skimmer pipe the pump loses prime because it pulls in air , is the wier door stuck in the front of...

Probably the spider gasket or seal in the backwash valve. Do you have the circular type of valve or the push/pull?

You could take apart the valve...

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You have to much time on your hands.
I dont want to sign up to another fourm so you can...

pool shop confirmed capacitor was still ok. I disconnected the rest of the motor and started to take it to motor shop, but it looked pretty corroded...

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The difuser was indeed pressing on the impeller.

I changed all seals and o-rings and the impeller was now running freely. Then, the motor got...

Ok, so we burned out my pool motor by running it dry....

From what I read, it is "highly suggested I replace the pump seal. The pump seal is...

I'm looking at the "after plumbing nightmare" pic...

I agree with Jim Watson, the line at the bottom of the pic should have been plumbed...

Thanks for the info - brought the motor in, motor is shot, according to the local Pool store. See above for my next round of questions....

sarah_ryan,

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Leave all the valves open and crack (turn) the filter top slowly and I think you will find it will suck air and the vast majority of the water will...

It was clogged. I spent hours trying to unclog it with air pressure and water pressure. I finally just gave up.

My husband came over and pushed down...

Thank you very much. I am going to print this out and digest it all for a bit. I will take still photos as well and post them on my next thread!...

Thanks for your reply, Ill have a go at changing them, no returning dirt just bubbles
Thanks
Neil

If you are replacing the o-ring, make sure you...