Thank you for the video. I have a Pentair Whispflo so the two models are very close. Spent $20 on bearings, watched your video a couple of times, installed the bearings, painted the motor, and it is running like new. Thank you for saving me a lot of money. The project was fun, rewarding, and easy as long as you have basic mechanical knowledge and tools.
Remember when you restart the pump to open the air bleeder valve on the filter to let all the air out and then close it when a steady stream of water comes out. Good video, it saves SO much money to change bearings; and it's easy for any DIY'er. Bearing pullers aren't expensive.
9:14 instead of banging away on the wrench - put the socket on top of the wrench which gives you the additional depth needed to mount the bearing. I did seals while I was at it as well. Otherwise, your video was awesome! I have the exact same Pentair pump and your video was an excellent walkthrough. My pump is nice and quiet now. Thanks!
Im doing the bearings on my Pentair pump motor now, 2nd time. Use blue thread lock on large bolts and anti-sieze on the threads of the long through bolts when assembling. The through bolt threads get corroded and stuck. broke one taking it apart. Fortunately my pool supply dealer had a used bolt replcement
I slather the threads of those 4 long through bolts with anti-seize and in fact if I put a new motor in service I pull them and replace one at a time and hit them with anti-seize BEFORE putting the motor in service. Same with the bolts that secure the motor to the seal plate and the seal plate to the volute. Also, the screw that holds the bearing retainer. If you have ever had the fun of having any of these bolts seized up, you'll know why!
Very helpful. Mine started whining yesterday, after it had been running dry (due to my mistake). My pump is a Superflo P-LBF-SFL, which of course I can find nothing about. I was about to ask how you knew which bearings to order, but I saw you've already answered this below. The problem is I can't offline my pump for more than a day, as it needs to run daily. I'll try to find the right bearings online.
@@Mr.Hopper1 Hi, yes in the end I found another sticker with the pump number on it. I've ordered an equivalent bearing. However I've noticed that the water slinger rubber is old. There are small cracks in it and is no longer flexible. Do you think I should replace it? I've tried to find that part but it's very hard to find.
My superflow motor old bearing was a 6203, but a new 6203 won't fit on. The shaft is clean. I swear both bearings read 6203. In fact I got four new bearings and all are too small for the rear shaft although they fit the front nicely. What to do? There was a noticeable difference in the size of the bearing inner races, I think .62" for the new and .635 for the old. Makes no sense to me.
Nice man. You did a few things I wouldn't but you got it done. I do these all day for $125 where I come from. Includes all fresh new o rings and seals. I was starting to think I didn't charge enough. What do you think?
I have just enough knowledge to be dangerous, lol. Also different working on something you own vs something for someone else. :) I think that price is fair. My concept is that you can buy a new pump for $250-300, so you can't charge too much to rebuild.
My pump is only about 6 years old. I’m just starting to get a little whine out of it. You would think these things would last longer. How often would you say these bearings need to be looked at? Great video. Very helpful 👍
inner diameter of 17 mm, an outer diameter of 40 mm and a depth of 12 mm. I just ordered them off amazon. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HH3BP4H/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Really helpful. Clearly presented. I will replace bearings of my pool. Can you tell how to find out the serial of the bearings? I have a Pentair superfluo - 3/4 HP.
To be totally honest, I don't remember how I did it... I might have pulled it apart and measured the bearings to order... or I might have searched for my pool motor by serial number on amazon, and the rebuild kit and bearings pop up automatically. Just look up the serial number of the motor and go from there.
Change the shaft seal, a bad one is wha5 killed his bearings. Also, don’t put half of it behind the seal plate like he did….there is no way it ran the way he assembled it the first time. Both halves go between the seal plate and impeller..lol
Thank you for the video. I have a Pentair Whispflo so the two models are very close. Spent $20 on bearings, watched your video a couple of times, installed the bearings, painted the motor, and it is running like new. Thank you for saving me a lot of money. The project was fun, rewarding, and easy as long as you have basic mechanical knowledge and tools.
oh brother, lemme tell you about the madness I am dealing with plumbing wise right now, lol. Glad you got it done.
Awesome video dude! Thank you.
Remember when you restart the pump to open the air bleeder valve on the filter to let all the air out and then close it when a steady stream of water comes out. Good video, it saves SO much money to change bearings; and it's easy for any DIY'er. Bearing pullers aren't expensive.
IS that how you do it? lol. These things should come with instruction manuals! :)
Great video! Thank you!
9:14 instead of banging away on the wrench - put the socket on top of the wrench which gives you the additional depth needed to mount the bearing. I did seals while I was at it as well. Otherwise, your video was awesome! I have the exact same Pentair pump and your video was an excellent walkthrough. My pump is nice and quiet now. Thanks!
like a half inch impact socket? Yea, thats a good move. I didn't have a full grasp of seals when I did the video. :)
Can use 1 inch dia PVC cut to the needed length.
Nice bro and thanks for taking the time to record and post for the rest of us DIYS’ers!
Im doing the bearings on my Pentair pump motor now, 2nd time. Use blue thread lock on large bolts and anti-sieze on the threads of the long through bolts when assembling. The through bolt threads get corroded and stuck. broke one taking it apart. Fortunately my pool supply dealer had a used bolt replcement
Oh man, yea 100%. As is life, I have learned so darn much about pool maintenance SINCE making this video. I should do an update, lol. :)
I slather the threads of those 4 long through bolts with anti-seize and in fact if I put a new motor in service I pull them and replace one at a time and hit them with anti-seize BEFORE putting the motor in service. Same with the bolts that secure the motor to the seal plate and the seal plate to the volute. Also, the screw that holds the bearing retainer. If you have ever had the fun of having any of these bolts seized up, you'll know why!
Thanks man for the information clearly delivered.
I know that look 14:25 of a job done right, great feeling! Well done.
I have a 1.5 hp Pentair superflo
Is 6203 the correct bearing number?
helped a lot
@bertfdable I'm glad man. I came to find out the motor was assembled incorrectly in the first place when I moved in! No wonder it had problems.
Thanks man you saved me $1300
Nice job!!
Very helpful. Mine started whining yesterday, after it had been running dry (due to my mistake). My pump is a Superflo P-LBF-SFL, which of course I can find nothing about. I was about to ask how you knew which bearings to order, but I saw you've already answered this below. The problem is I can't offline my pump for more than a day, as it needs to run daily. I'll try to find the right bearings online.
you can likely pull the serial number off of your motor and figure out which bearings it needs.
@@Mr.Hopper1 Hi, yes in the end I found another sticker with the pump number on it. I've ordered an equivalent bearing. However I've noticed that the water slinger rubber is old. There are small cracks in it and is no longer flexible. Do you think I should replace it? I've tried to find that part but it's very hard to find.
I have no idea what my Superflo is because when I opened it there was no impeller bolt. And the thing won't turn off. Any ideas?
My superflow motor old bearing was a 6203, but a new 6203 won't fit on. The shaft is clean. I swear both bearings read 6203. In fact I got four new bearings and all are too small for the rear shaft although they fit the front nicely. What to do? There was a noticeable difference in the size of the bearing inner races, I think .62" for the new and .635 for the old. Makes no sense to me.
My reverse thread screw won’t go back in
All that work to replace rusty bearings and you didn't replace the shaft seal or pump gaskets? Asking for a repeat, IMO.
Lol…half the old one went in the wrong place
Nice man. You did a few things I wouldn't but you got it done. I do these all day for $125 where I come from. Includes all fresh new o rings and seals. I was starting to think I didn't charge enough. What do you think?
I have just enough knowledge to be dangerous, lol. Also different working on something you own vs something for someone else. :) I think that price is fair. My concept is that you can buy a new pump for $250-300, so you can't charge too much to rebuild.
My pump is only about 6 years old. I’m just starting to get a little whine out of it. You would think these things would last longer. How often would you say these bearings need to be looked at? Great video. Very helpful 👍
I have that exact motor and exact problem. What size were the replacement bearings?
inner diameter of 17 mm, an outer diameter of 40 mm and a depth of 12 mm. I just ordered them off amazon. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HH3BP4H/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
what is the amp/watt for this superflo pump
Really helpful. Clearly presented. I will replace bearings of my pool. Can you tell how to find out the serial of the bearings? I have a Pentair superfluo - 3/4 HP.
To be totally honest, I don't remember how I did it... I might have pulled it apart and measured the bearings to order... or I might have searched for my pool motor by serial number on amazon, and the rebuild kit and bearings pop up automatically. Just look up the serial number of the motor and go from there.
@@Mr.Hopper1 Thank you very much for your quick reply. I'll try it as you suggest. Keep the excellent job...
Change the shaft seal, a bad one is wha5 killed his bearings.
Also, don’t put half of it behind the seal plate like he did….there is no way it ran the way he assembled it the first time.
Both halves go between the seal plate and impeller..lol