Replacing the entire impeller is better than replacing the shaft. I replaced my shaft with 304 stainelss. It lasted 6 weeks. I replaced it again with brass, but once the hole in it is worn and it is out of balance a new shaft, regardless of what it is made from, will not last. The brass shaft lasted a week. So get a new impeller with shaft. It should last a few years.
Hey! Thanks for the instructions. Took less than 10 minutes start to finish. I paid $10.50 for shaft on Ebay. As u posted, there's a few folks selling them on ebay. I can't recommend the one I got, its only been running with new part for 10 minutes. Ill be happy if its 1x a season. BTW I sprayed some greasy cooking spray on rubber hose to make reinstallation of the coupling alot easier. Thanks!!
9 month follow up. The replacement shaft got very noisy and pump began to give trouble. Just order a NEW PUMP from intex. Its only $31.00 and comes with extras!!
Hope this helps someone. I purchased a Active Aqua AAPWIMP550 impeller. It works perfectly and is very quiet. I had to trim the ceramic shaft (just held it with two pairs of pliers and snapped off the excess) and I had to trim the rubber bushings at the ends of the shaft. The original ones were too loose and the new ones were slightly too long. Just trim the "collar" portion off of the bushings. That's it! Works great! 👍 Hope this helps. I have the SSP-H-10-2 unit with the 403M pump.
So the impeller I bought for the Apex 550 fit perfectly. The shaft was about a half inch too long, as noted by many other videos. However, when putting it together it didn't spin. The rubber bushings had a lip that came up into the impeller area and that would sandwich the impeller, preventing movement when assembled. I reused the old rubber bushings. Quiet as the day I bought her now.
Thank you for the information, found the exact item on eBay and Amazon, fingers crossed when it comes that's our issue. Our shaft was broken when we took it out, thanks to your video we were able to solve the mystery (obviously we tried everything else).
I have a intex 4 person inflatable spa, I am trying to find the correct size impeller are they all the same size? The number on the pump is 403m , I can’t seem to find it anywhere, can you help
Pump held up all summer and just been packed away for the winter. Flow was reduced but ok and. It detrimental to the spa. Stayed as clear and warm as usual.
Hi.. In your video (very informative), the unit did not appear to work when you first tried. Then it seemed to cut to it working. Did you have to do any other repairs /tweaks to get it working.. Only asking as I have ordered a new impeller due to the E90 code and all the advice and forums point to replacing it. Just trying to stay ahead of any other issues. Many thanks
Not sure what I did. I basically took it apart and put it back together and it worked. Maybe the motor was stuck or something. Nothing else was done in the break in the video though. Good luck!
@@RichSimpson mine literally broke yesterday, I suspect my shaft has snapped, it’s 3 yrs old, and been fine up till last Sunday....thanks for the video, I’ve ordered the whole new part, with seals, , I think your motor was stuck due to being directly on the pole of the magnet, in the pump body, it needs to be between poles as you turn the shaft, similar to getting an engine at TDC, before refitting the housing, that’s my explanation 👍🇮🇲
Thanks a lot for our video Rich. 🙏 I'm having the same problem with my impeller. Dang that hot tub is so frustrating and Intex customer service is crap! 😡I live in the US. Any tips by any chance on where I could find a replacement for that impeller ? (Intex's website does not have that replacement part any more). Thanks for you time. Much appreciated.
No idea sorry. But taking it out and to somewhere that might stock them would be a good shout. Pond or fountain specialists, garden centre. The smaller blades for me may be an issue, if you can make sure they stay as large that would be good, as the filter gets dirtier the spa seems to slow the flow down so the water isn't moving fast enough to stay as clear.
@@RichSimpson Thank you very much for taking the time to answer Rich. I appreciate it. 🙏I haven't found anything yet. The vendors at the aquarium stores I went to, tell me it has to be exactly the same impeller... 🤔 Yours is not exactly the same as the initial Intex one, correct ? Thanks again.
Do you know the measurements of the impeller you bought? I've found a few online but the measurements are a little off. Seeing if that would make a difference...
Hi Linda. I was wondering if you were able to find a link to get a replacement impeller. I'm also in the Netherlands and have been having a hard time finding anything!
@@dweenee ik heb bij een ijzer groothandel een koperen staafje laten maken van exact dezelfde afmeting! En het werkte super, was voor 12e klaar. Alleen iets meer kabaal... Maar wel blij dat het gelukt was
I did it, the beeping Stoped, the only problem it sounds like the impeller is loose inside, opened up again, place it carefully, and still sounds like it’s hitting the walls and loose, any suggestions?
Jeff Malo Hi Jeff. It’s in the video description. Not sure of the part number I had to buy it from that link but it is probably a common part from other fountain pumps.
@@JessyRenae $25 on Ebay. This is the for the Impeller, Shaft, and shaft ends, with a 6" Brass Rod if you need a longer length. This is not a pump, but a replacement. Check sizes as they can vary.
I had the e90 code replaced the 12v 50w pump and now sounds allot better but stil have the e90 code I just bridged the 2 flow sensors and now work perfect (cause i know the water flow is good)
@@stephenmartsolf5435 I searched for days online to find a "Matching" replacement Pump/Impeller, and even with a Detailed Mechanical Drawing of all the Intex Motor/Impeller Measurements, Not One Manufacturer made an exact replacement! Even though, when google searching pump/impeller replacements come up!? So, after all that this what I learned, and did to Solve that Problem. #1 - The Shaft that is made by Intex is Ceramic and can only be replaced with a non-magnetic material like Brass or Bronze. Unfortunately, Bronze is not available in a 1/8" or .125" Rod. Ace Hardware had .125" solid Brass Rods (2) 6 inch pcs. in a package for less then $3. Now you would expect the .125" Rod to Fit, but NO...it needed to be reduced to approx. .123" dia. for the Motor/impeller to SPIN FREELY!? Which I placed in my Drill Press and hand sanded with 320 & 600 grit wet/dry sandpaper. The entire Shaft did not need to be made smaller, just a small area so when inserted into the existing Intex Pump/Impeller it would spin Freely...Why? I have no clue!? so, then the proper overall length could be cut to size using a very fine EXACTO SAW BLADE, not a HACK SAW! #2 - The Plastic Housing that is shown CRACKED in the Photo is in good shape vs what mine looked like! So, I removed that plastic housing, but only around the Rusted Metal Magnetized part of the Pump, because leaving the plastic at each end provides you a good size reference for the "EXACT" diameter needed for it to operate properly. So, after removing the plastic "ONLY" around the Magnet, remove any lose Rusted Metal off of the remaining Magnet Motor. I used a wire wheel...but did not damage the Plastic ends left on the Motor. Then, I cleaned that surface with a Clean Rag & Alcohol, that will prepare the remaining magnet, for the application of "JB Weld Under Water Epoxy". After, cutting off a chunk of the Epoxy and mixing it "really well" I rolled it out like "PLAY-DO", until it was a little Wider and Thicker then needed to cover the Magnet. After applying the flat sheet of epoxy, I used a a flat file to push it into place around the Magnet removing excess epoxy as needed, and pushing epoxy into place...until the epoxy filled in the entire Metal Magnet area, BUT not leaving any gaps or seams, for water to renter into the Metal Magnet and create rust. Once the Epoxy became very hard approx. 45min. to an hour, being extra sure it was well setup, could I begin to remove the remainder of the Epoxy, with a File and Very Course Sander Paper Double Faced Taped to a smooth Wooden Block. I continued this process, until I reached the Plastic End that I left in place at each end of the Motor/Impeller Assembly. Using a Magic Marker will help you see when you are reaching that Plastic Diameter. Without a Lathe this is a time consuming process, but what alternative do we have? So, Using a Metal Ruler as a Straight Edge & a Digital Veneer will help will help if you have one, I sanded away the entire Epoxy coating as evenly as possible using both tools until the Epoxy was the same size as the original Plastic Pump/Impeller Housing Ends. Although, I used a Digital Veneer...an inexpensive China made on can be bought for under $20! But, if not just sanding carefully, using a Flat Block & Course Sand Paper, and watching for the Magic Marker on the original Plastic Housing Ends, should work well enough for the motor to spin freely...when remounted inside the rest of the Pump Assembly. Now that Digital Veneer will become more important, in measuring the Brass Shaft Diameter and the Correct Final Shaft Length. However, I did find that I could reuse the original black rubber Shaft Ends, and amazingly when everything was reassembled, the Pump worked well, but not as quite as the original Motor did? After several weeks of service the repaired pump motor and is still going strong! Please remember to keep the .125" Brass Rod, since my feeling is it will not last as long the original Ceramic Shaft used by Intex. Obviously, if anyone finds an easier way to repairing/replacing the Intex Pump...I'm all ears!
Awesome video! I went to Home Depot and found a steel rod that I cut down . Worked perfectly !
I found when I tried this it rusted and had the same problem. I bought stainless steel and same problem. Let men now if you have the same issue.
Replacing the entire impeller is better than replacing the shaft. I replaced my shaft with 304 stainelss. It lasted 6 weeks. I replaced it again with brass, but once the hole in it is worn and it is out of balance a new shaft, regardless of what it is made from, will not last. The brass shaft lasted a week. So get a new impeller with shaft. It should last a few years.
Hey! Thanks for the instructions. Took less than 10 minutes start to finish. I paid $10.50 for shaft on Ebay. As u posted, there's a few folks selling them on ebay. I can't recommend the one I got, its only been running with new part for 10 minutes. Ill be happy if its 1x a season. BTW I sprayed some greasy cooking spray on rubber hose to make reinstallation of the coupling alot easier. Thanks!!
9 month follow up. The replacement shaft got very noisy and pump began to give trouble. Just order a NEW PUMP from intex. Its only $31.00 and comes with extras!!
Hope this helps someone. I purchased a Active Aqua AAPWIMP550 impeller. It works perfectly and is very quiet. I had to trim the ceramic shaft (just held it with two pairs of pliers and snapped off the excess) and I had to trim the rubber bushings at the ends of the shaft. The original ones were too loose and the new ones were slightly too long. Just trim the "collar" portion off of the bushings. That's it! Works great! 👍 Hope this helps. I have the SSP-H-10-2 unit with the 403M pump.
So the impeller I bought for the Apex 550 fit perfectly. The shaft was about a half inch too long, as noted by many other videos. However, when putting it together it didn't spin. The rubber bushings had a lip that came up into the impeller area and that would sandwich the impeller, preventing movement when assembled. I reused the old rubber bushings. Quiet as the day I bought her now.
Hey Rich, i want to thank you for the great video. Awesome! Unfornately the ebay link didn't work anymore :(
Thank you for the information, found the exact item on eBay and Amazon, fingers crossed when it comes that's our issue. Our shaft was broken when we took it out, thanks to your video we were able to solve the mystery (obviously we tried everything else).
I have a intex 4 person inflatable spa, I am trying to find the correct size impeller are they all the same size? The number on the pump is 403m , I can’t seem to find it anywhere, can you help
Just done this exact fix......all good, thanks for the video.....great help.👍🇮🇲
Does anyone have a link to the proper impeller with the blades which are same size as original ?
Thanks for the tutorial man! How is this pump holding up and does it flow adequately now? Thanks again
Pump held up all summer and just been packed away for the winter. Flow was reduced but ok and. It detrimental to the spa. Stayed as clear and warm as usual.
@@RichSimpson hola donde puedo comprar ese recambio gracias saludos
Hi.. In your video (very informative), the unit did not appear to work when you first tried. Then it seemed to cut to it working. Did you have to do any other repairs /tweaks to get it working.. Only asking as I have ordered a new impeller due to the E90 code and all the advice and forums point to replacing it. Just trying to stay ahead of any other issues. Many thanks
Not sure what I did. I basically took it apart and put it back together and it worked. Maybe the motor was stuck or something. Nothing else was done in the break in the video though. Good luck!
@@RichSimpson mine literally broke yesterday, I suspect my shaft has snapped, it’s 3 yrs old, and been fine up till last Sunday....thanks for the video, I’ve ordered the whole new part, with seals, , I think your motor was stuck due to being directly on the pole of the magnet, in the pump body, it needs to be between poles as you turn the shaft, similar to getting an engine at TDC, before refitting the housing, that’s my explanation 👍🇮🇲
Thanks a lot for our video Rich. 🙏 I'm having the same problem with my impeller. Dang that hot tub is so frustrating and Intex customer service is crap! 😡I live in the US. Any tips by any chance on where I could find a replacement for that impeller ? (Intex's website does not have that replacement part any more). Thanks for you time. Much appreciated.
No idea sorry. But taking it out and to somewhere that might stock them would be a good shout. Pond or fountain specialists, garden centre. The smaller blades for me may be an issue, if you can make sure they stay as large that would be good, as the filter gets dirtier the spa seems to slow the flow down so the water isn't moving fast enough to stay as clear.
@@RichSimpson Thank you very much for taking the time to answer Rich. I appreciate it. 🙏I haven't found anything yet. The vendors at the aquarium stores I went to, tell me it has to be exactly the same impeller... 🤔 Yours is not exactly the same as the initial Intex one, correct ? Thanks again.
Do you know of an Aftermarket Motor/Impeller that fits the Intex Pump? Thanks...Steve
SP-290 From Danner - Search part on EBay
Hello, great video! But I can't find the replacement propeller anymore ... Can you help me?
keep looking on ebay, they seem to come and go. its spa season so likely to be there again soon! brand and impeller should locate it
Hello Rich I live in the USA do you know where I can purchase the whole filter system thank you so much great video
Where did you get Those covers for the inside so the water doesn't spill out those little rubber covers
Do you know the measurements of the impeller you bought? I've found a few online but the measurements are a little off. Seeing if that would make a difference...
There is a diagram with the info at end of video.
Main body/Barrel
60mm Circumference
40mm length
Propeller
20mm long (13 mount + 7mm blades)
Same here. In Netherlands. I found a few impellers but which size to choose from. The link you use is no longer available
You really need to take it to a specialist to find one that is similar. Will look for them again and see if there is a new link to add.
www.intexdevelopment.com/support/11298/productdetail
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Intex-spa-Repair-Kit-For-Water-Pump-Impeller-Shaft-Cups-EXCLUDE-WATER-PUMP/224045624223?hash=item342a28eb9f:g:BwAAAOSw1dVelwaq
Hi Linda. I was wondering if you were able to find a link to get a replacement impeller. I'm also in the Netherlands and have been having a hard time finding anything!
@@dweenee ik heb bij een ijzer groothandel een koperen staafje laten maken van exact dezelfde afmeting! En het werkte super, was voor 12e klaar. Alleen iets meer kabaal... Maar wel blij dat het gelukt was
I did it, the beeping Stoped, the only problem it sounds like the impeller is loose inside, opened up again, place it carefully, and still sounds like it’s hitting the walls and loose, any suggestions?
Hi Rich, this is great. Could you direct me to where I could get a replacement impeller for a cleverspa monte carlo please...
no idea, sorry, I found it on ebay and seems they come and go. Different brands are likely a bit different in size too so bit more tricky!
Hi, besides the rubber ends, there is 2 rubber or plastic washers that are located on each end of the immediate impeller?
Thx
just the rubber ends on original, only to hold the impeller into position
Any idea what the length of the impeller needs to be please?
what size rotor and which sites to order
Thanks Rich, can you share model part of the replacement impeller and where to purchase? Thanks!
Jeff Malo Hi Jeff. It’s in the video description. Not sure of the part number I had to buy it from that link but it is probably a common part from other fountain pumps.
SP-290 from Danner. Search Ebay - $20 replacements
@@bfihn is that for a completely new pump that will work?
@@JessyRenae $25 on Ebay. This is the for the Impeller, Shaft, and shaft ends, with a 6" Brass Rod if you need a longer length. This is not a pump, but a replacement. Check sizes as they can vary.
@@bfihn Thanks!
Hi there Rich. Thanks for your video. Did you get a E 90 error before ?
Hi Gert, I have had it, usually if the filter was overdue a change.
Fantastic! thanks for this... what impeller did you buy? was it one that would fit a Lay Z Spa..? Thanks
I'm thinkijgnof just using a different pump
I had the e90 code replaced the 12v 50w pump and now sounds allot better but stil have the e90 code
I just bridged the 2 flow sensors and now work perfect (cause i know the water flow is good)
What 12v 50w pump did you use? Intex replacement not available?
Can you explain how you jumped the flow sensors? Also what pump you got to replace the stock one. Intex is such a nightmare for customer service..
Just bouth a second hand one on ebay en just connected the wires of the flow 1 and 2 sensor you see it on the mainbord grtz
@@stephenmartsolf5435 I searched for days online to find a "Matching" replacement Pump/Impeller, and even with a Detailed Mechanical Drawing of all the Intex Motor/Impeller Measurements, Not One Manufacturer made an exact replacement! Even though, when google searching pump/impeller replacements come up!? So, after all that this what I learned, and did to Solve that Problem.
#1 - The Shaft that is made by Intex is Ceramic and can only be replaced with a non-magnetic material like Brass or Bronze. Unfortunately, Bronze is not available in a 1/8" or .125" Rod. Ace Hardware had .125" solid Brass Rods (2) 6 inch pcs. in a package for less then $3. Now you would expect the .125" Rod to Fit, but NO...it needed to be reduced to approx. .123" dia. for the Motor/impeller to SPIN FREELY!? Which I placed in my Drill Press and hand sanded with 320 & 600 grit wet/dry sandpaper. The entire Shaft did not need to be made smaller, just a small area so when inserted into the existing Intex Pump/Impeller it would spin Freely...Why? I have no clue!? so, then the proper overall length could be cut to size using a very fine EXACTO SAW BLADE, not a HACK SAW!
#2 - The Plastic Housing that is shown CRACKED in the Photo is in good shape vs what mine looked like! So, I removed that plastic housing, but only around the Rusted Metal Magnetized part of the Pump, because leaving the plastic at each end provides you a good size reference for the "EXACT" diameter needed for it to operate properly.
So, after removing the plastic "ONLY" around the Magnet, remove any lose Rusted Metal off of the remaining Magnet Motor. I used a wire wheel...but did not damage the Plastic ends left on the Motor. Then, I cleaned that surface with a Clean Rag & Alcohol, that will prepare the remaining magnet, for the application of "JB Weld Under Water Epoxy".
After, cutting off a chunk of the Epoxy and mixing it "really well" I rolled it out like "PLAY-DO", until it was a little Wider and Thicker then needed to cover the Magnet. After applying the flat sheet of epoxy, I used a a flat file to push it into place around the Magnet removing excess epoxy as needed, and pushing epoxy into place...until the epoxy filled in the entire Metal Magnet area, BUT not leaving any gaps or seams, for water to renter into the Metal Magnet and create rust. Once the Epoxy became very hard approx. 45min. to an hour, being extra sure it was well setup, could I begin to remove the remainder of the Epoxy, with a File and Very Course Sander Paper Double Faced Taped to a smooth Wooden Block. I continued this process, until I reached the Plastic End that I left in place at each end of the Motor/Impeller Assembly. Using a Magic Marker will help you see when you are reaching that Plastic Diameter.
Without a Lathe this is a time consuming process, but what alternative do we have? So, Using a Metal Ruler as a Straight Edge & a Digital Veneer will help will help if you have one, I sanded away the entire Epoxy coating as evenly as possible using both tools until the Epoxy was the same size as the original Plastic Pump/Impeller Housing Ends. Although, I used a Digital Veneer...an inexpensive China made on can be bought for under $20! But, if not just sanding carefully, using a Flat Block & Course Sand Paper, and watching for the Magic Marker on the original Plastic Housing Ends, should work well enough for the motor to spin freely...when remounted inside the rest of the Pump Assembly.
Now that Digital Veneer will become more important, in measuring the Brass Shaft Diameter and the Correct Final Shaft Length. However, I did find that I could reuse the original black rubber Shaft Ends, and amazingly when everything was reassembled, the Pump worked well, but not as quite as the original Motor did? After several weeks of service the repaired pump motor and is still going strong! Please remember to keep the .125" Brass Rod, since my feeling is it will not last as long the original Ceramic Shaft used by Intex. Obviously, if anyone finds an easier way to repairing/replacing the Intex Pump...I'm all ears!