r/pumps

I moved back home from college and my parent’s pool is disgusting. I’d like to fix it myself without them having to spend a ton of money. I believe it’s an issue with the pump. It not almost definitely something with the plumbing.

Here’s the “tests” I’ve run/ important information:
-the pool water drains to just below the skimmer overnight. Both with and without the pump running
-the water does not drain at all when the skimmer drain/ suction hole (below the skimmer basket) is plugged
-water starts to seep out of the base of the cartridge filter housing when the pump is running. Some also leaks out of the top (see attached photo- I’ve circled where water leaks)

If anyone knows what could be causing this or other tests I can do to help diagnose the issue I would appreciate any help. Thank you!

Think if I pull this apart it’s something repairable? A loose bearing or something terminal?

Hi all. I’m hoping someone can help me match this power transformer. My plunge has worked for 2 years or so since I got it but the pump stopped running this week. The transformer green light is no longer coming on so I hope it is just a transformer issue. The pump on my tub is the model WP-DC80A and the transformer is a 4 pin GVE GM212-2400850F (input 100-240V~50/60Hz 3.5A output 24.0V 8.5A 204.0W. I really am hoping to not have to change the pump or do any plumbing retrofitting. I’m not the most handy (and prefer to get things working again without any big changes).

Looking for a replacement transformer that will be most reliable and run as cool as possible rather than just a spec match. Thank you in advance!

Didnt have water and discovered there was no pressure coming from this. Figured out I was getting power to the pressure switch but it wasn’t running. Replaced the pressure switch and it started running but no pressure was built and it didn’t prime(after letting the motor run for 24 hours) so killed the power to the water heater and the well pump. Whatever hobgoblin installed this appears to have possibly directly glued ts to the well pump so I might have to cut pipe. I’m replacing the whole pump so my question is cutting the pipe a good place start? Do I need to do anything specific before I just start using my Ironworker brain to fuck around till I find shit that works? I’d prefer at least a rough guide to at least point me in the right direction so I don’t blow a bunch of money. Thanks in advance.

Made this animation showing an AODD pump coming apart piece by piece and then going back together. Thought it might be a neat way to visualize what's actually inside one.

Would this kind of visualization be useful for understanding pumps?