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Running a pump dry will not damage the motor bearings at all. It is the pump seal that gets damaged. Some of the more modern pumps have enough water in them to allow the pump to run dry for quite a long time before seal damage occurs. It is the heat build up from the friction on the seal that causes failure. If you have run your pump dry and see any leakage at all, replace the seal immediately. The leaking water may "crawl" up the motor shaft and that is what will damage the motor bearings.
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Is there a place to put oil in an above ground pool motor to grease the bearings?
No all pool motors have sealed bearings
How long after vaginal surgery must you wait before going into the pool?
Until the pool is open for business
When draining a pool how long can it go before refilling with water?
Not long the sun is bad for it
How long before you can use your new liner pool?
1 month
How long before pool plaster cures enough to use a Hayward sweeper?
You should be able to use it as soon as there is water in the pool
How long before eating should you wait before going in a pool?
Wait one hour for a good protective measure.
How do you install bearings in a northstar pool pump motor?
my northstar pool pump is making noise.I think it might need new bearings.How do I take the motor off./
How long can a pebbletec pool be empty before damage is done?
A pebble Tec pool can become damaged after being left empty for as little as six hours. The sun is the enemy of a drained pool.
How long before pool vacuum can be used in new marbelite pool?
You should wait about 2 weeks before using a wheeled vac head OR follow the advice of the installer. He is the last authority on that subject.
Is it safe to put dry ice in a pool?
No, it is not safe to put dry ice in a pool. Dry ice can lower the temperature of the water too quickly, potentially causing harm to swimmers and damaging the pool equipment.
Is it safe to use dry ice in a pool?
No, it is not safe to use dry ice in a pool. Dry ice can lower the temperature of the water too quickly, potentially causing harm to swimmers and damaging the pool equipment.
Can you drain a pool during the winter months to replace the vinyl liner in the spring without damaging the pool shell in Mississippi?
If your pool is above ground it does not matter, But if your pool is in ground and you drain it it will act like a boat and float if the water table rises.
