This by far is the best instructional video on the internet for this procedure. A couple of things to consider when doing this on a older pump. I had a 2018 Power Flo Matrix Pump that was a 1.5 HP that was leaking badly. To get the impeller off on an older unit it is best to have a second person to help you. In my case I had a flat blade screw driver and what I did was take some vice grips and clamp down on the screw driver with them. I then had my wife hold that screw driver in the slot on the back of the motor shaft using the vice grips as leverage. I was then able to use my hands to spin that impeller off counterclockwise. I was unable to do this by myself trying to hold the screw driver in my right hand and spin the impeller off with my left hand. The other thing to really pay attention to is the orientation of the housing seal. Mark explains in the video how to correctly install the impeller seal with the metal flat part against the impeller. The seal that goes into the housing is not the same on both sides. You need to pay attention to how the old seal comes out. I used a socket to tap the seal out. I also used some anti seize on the threads of the 4 quarter inch long bolts that go into the housing.
Thank you for making this first-rate video! Following the procedure you so clearly explained, I was able to successfully change out the seals and o-rings on my PowerFlo pump and restore it to running condition. Your clear, close, well-lit shots were a great help, as were the tips you provided about sequencing the screws when retightening, care about retaining the long bolts, installing the seals correctly, etc. Much, much appreciated!
Excellent video ! Very clear to understand with precautions to take. Thank you 👍 so many people have videos and leave out critical info. You have made a perfect video from start to finish.
Great video! I have the SW1594 model and had to use an Allen wrench in the impeller and pull my motor apart to get that impeller off. While trying to get the motor back together, what looks like the capacitor plates kept getting bent by the bearing on the shaft. Needless to say the pump now doesn’t run in high speed. It’s like a kick in the pants 😂
This is perfect! I had a tiny leak under my pump all summer. I’m sure it’s a seal. I just closed my pool and took the pump inside to my work bench. I was hoping to find a video showing how to replace the seals on my power flo pump. And this is it! Just need to order the seals and get in there. Can’t thank you enough. Big $ saver. Just subscribed to your channel. Thanks!
So I finally got around to doing this job tonight. Figured I’d do it over the winter so I’ll be good to go next summer in CT. Followed your video every step of the way and I had very little issues. My model was slightly different than yours, but all the steps were the same and an hour later I was done. Pretty confident I won’t see leaks next year. Fingers crossed. Thank you so much. Big $ saver for me. And it actually kinda fun to do. Appreciate your channel!
We have a in ground pool with Hayward pump & motor. I have saved all of your videos, which has allowed me as a DIY person and saved me $$$ in the past. Thank you for your excellent videos and information. Greetings from Oklahoma
Thank you for the great video. I have a Hayward power flo matrix dual speed pump leaking at the basket and pump. Is the part number for the shaft kit: SPX1500KA? Thanks again
I've always been told, as it pretains to shaft seals of this design, even the oils from our hands can cause issues between the Teflon and ceramic surfaces. I've always used gloves, and wiped the mating surfaces with alcohol prior to assembly.
Hey Mark, great video on point. Have the same pump but the problem I'm having is that it's not priming. Suction is weak on the skimmer side. Check the hose from the skimmer to pump no problems there. Checked the pump for debris, nothing. I'm a new pool owner and the pump isn't even a year old. Am I missing something. Your feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thank u sir.
Make sure your water level in the pool is high enough and the weir door on the skimmer isn’t stuck. If you have a sand filter, put the system on recirculate and if the pump runs good then you may need to backwash and rinse the filter. If the pump runs the same then you need to check your pump. Make sure nothing is cracked and that you have an air tight seal (o-ring, lid, housing, plugs) in order to maintain prime. You also want to make sure the impeller isn’t clogged. Hope this helps, thanks for watching.
@@HallmarkPoolSupplies Thanks for answering. Mind started leaking just as i turned it on for the first time this year thank for your video I got the impeller off but when I nock the seal out I didn’t see how it was suppose to go back in so got a new one and installed it the wrong way it didn’t leak but it started to make noise turned it off turned it back on the motor couldn’t turn the pump so I pulled it a part and turned the seal over but to late it leak’s just like the old. Food for thought and for the next diyer explain about the seal. Thank you.
Hey Mark, thanks for the video! I had an issue when reassembling my pump, I tightened the impeller back up using a slotted screwdriver in the rear and hand tightening the impeller, but now the motor does not spin freely… is it possible to over-tighten the impeller? Thoughts on what to check would be appreciated. Thanks!!!
If you changed the seals, it is important to remove the seal that is on the impeller completely. Sometimes the rubber washer, part of the old seal sticks on the impeller and if not removed, putting the new seal over the washer can cause this issue. Remove the strainer housing and the diffuser cover on the pump and see if the impeller spins. When the diffuser cover is in place the impeller can rub because of the washer. Also when installing the diffuser cover do not over tighten. Thanks for watching.
Is there a way to relate this to the Power Flo XL. My strainer basket goes on sideways without the c clip on the outside. Just wondering if the play would make it leak since it’s not tight? What is the function of the outer c clip?
The Power Flo Matrix uses an o-ring between the strainer housing and the pump cover. When using the c-clip the housing will be lose but it should not leak. Thanks for watching.
Great video- question I bought this pump and I had to turn the pump to fit my Hayward filter- the pump would not lock into position- the pump started leaking after the first year with the pump not locking into the side discharge position was it defective out of the box? I actually bought another pump and it locked and I had no problems with it. Thank you!
Hi Mark - great video thank you. Question for you. Because I had insurance money from pool damage and no time I did something I rarely do- hire work out. Guy did a great job with new liner and new plumbing but did not tighten the chlorinator and left the DE filter completely unassembled with top just sitting in with clamping bands not even on the filter. Ugh. So when I filled my pool it was actually leaking out all over my pump for close to 10 hours. We also had that unusual couple of heavy rains. When pool was filled I went to turn on pump and it blew the GFCI. Great, the pump was drenched inside. But boneheadedness aside, it seems like my pump gets wet inside every year to some extent. Is that normal ?
Hi Mark. I just had my SP1593 motor repaired with new bearings and a new shaft seal kit. I put it all back together and now it's leaking out the bottom. Could one or both of the o-rings past the impeller be prone to leaking when removed and reinstalled? I did'nt put new ones on as they looked to be in good shape. Excellent videos and thanks for any assistance!
Greetings, I enjoyed reading your post and viewing your video. I have a HAYWARD® MaxFlo XL™ Pump, do you have any installation instructions for this pump model?
If you put the seals on properly, check the housing o-ring for damage. Make sure that everything is tight, also check for any cracks in the body. Thanks for watching.
If you are referring to the pump cover, once you remove the screws it will come off. sometimes they get stuck, you can use a flat head screwdriver to pry this piece off. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for your response. I cannot seem to get my hands on the part: SPX1500KA. Shaft seal kit. Do you have one? I will pay expedited shipping , I need badly. If not do you have a suggestion where to purchase
So I had this type of pump from Hayward for one season and the second season it started leaking. I bought a new one and had this in my garage for a few years. I found your great video and started to change the seal. I got to the point of removing the four screws. One did break off. Tried to separate the housing to get to the seal and the whole motor came out. Hayward is a junk comp. Why would they not put never seize on the threads knowing they would be in a damp environment. The housing inside where the motor is has considerable rust inside from one season. Hayward along with almost every company anymore just makes junk. It is a disgrace since these pumps are over $300.00.
@@HallmarkPoolSupplies Hi. Just viewed your video on replacing the shaft seal assembly. My Hayward power flo matrix model SP1593 pump, that I purchased (8//11/16) only has the 1 shaft seal, it doesn't have the other seal with the spring. Is this correct?
@@user-do8bc9ke8b No, the shaft seal on the impeller has a spring, if yours does not you need to replace or you have the wrong seal. All Hayward seal sets are made this way.
Hi Mark. If one of the four screws on the wire side of motor is broke of inside. Do you have any suggestions? If I slide something in there and tap it shouldn't it force the other end off???
You have to remove all 4 threaded rods (screws), then you should be able to get to the broken screw on the back of the bracket. If you need any help or any parts feel free to contact me I will be glad to help.
@@HallmarkPoolSupplies oooooh boy ! Well there goes that idea. What would cause it to trip the GFI every time I power it on ? It hasn’t rained here in over a week.
@@U2WB You may have a short in the motor or the cord, you could also have a weak or bad GFI. If you need a pump or a motor, email your contact info and l can help. My email is on my TH-cam channel. Thanks for watching.
Question- I was finally able to get the broken screw out. The whole inside of the motor came apart. I put it back together but when I turned it on it tripped my breaker. Does the internal part of the motor go in a certain way. I have not been able to determine the answer. Tks
Hi Mark, this is a great video. I wonder if you can help me. I have a Hayward Matrix Power flow 2 speed above ground pool pump and today it was not working at all even if the power was on. So I tried to put the switch on OFF (it was on low speed) and when I did that the switch just snapped. Now the switch is loose and dont stay either on LOW or HIGH. Do you have a video for replacing that part? Is it easy to do? I am quite handy but have no experience at all on pool pumps. Also can you tell me the exact part I should buy. Thanks.
@@HallmarkPoolSupplies Thanks for the answer. Do you carry that part? I did not find it on your website, And it is unavailable on Amazon. Do you know where I can find it and how much should I pay for it. Thanks for your help.
@@andreab919 These switches are after market and the manufacture does not have any at this time, the part is on back order. I would take your switch to a local electronic store or motor repair shop, you should be able to get one for under 30 dollars.
@@HallmarkPoolSupplies Well looks that I am not that handy after all. I cant figure out how to reach the switch. My pump does not have a single screw to remove a cover. It has two holes in wich it seem to have flat screws. But even if I unscrew these, the back does not pull out. I did not take the screws completely out not knowing if it is ok to do so. Can you help me in telling me exactly how to reach that switch. My model is Hayward Matrix power flo SP56152. Thanks
@@andreab919 The pump model that you have is the Canadian version of the Powerflo Matrix by Hayward. If you have a 2 speed with timer then you need the 2 Speed Timer End Cover, part number SPX2090C2ETM. The back cover will come off and can be replaced. I do not carry this part, but you can go to haywardcanada.com and they should be able to help. The Powerflo Matrix is also made in an American version, which uses a different switch.
I am changing my shaft seal on my Hayward SP1593 right now ( 6/2/23 ). I only have the 1 seal on the housing. I do not have the other seal with the spring on it. Why?
The Power Flo Matrix pump has two parts that make up the seal set. The part you are referring to is on the impeller and the other part of the seal is in the pump housing.
Most of the time the impeller will come off easily, sometimes it can be a challenge. If you are having a hard time getting the impeller off, have someone help hold the shaft while you turn the impeller off. You can also use a pair of channel locks to turn off the impeller, if you break the impeller you can replace it. Good luck, thanks for watching.
Hi Mark. I am having a problem with the pressure of the intake from the pump, but not seeing any leaks. Could any of the Orings or the seal need to be replaced to fix that? How could I tell if they are bad? What lube are you using? Thanks
You may need to backwash and rinse the system, you can also put the valve on recirculate as a test to see how the pump runs. If the pump does not perform well in recirculate you may have a clog. Make sure that your lid is not cracked and the o-ring is good, the lube I use is jack's lube (link in the description). You would only change the seals in the pump if you have a leak. If you have any questions feel free to contact me I will be glad to help.
@@HallmarkPoolSupplies it is an above ground pool so I have no recirculate option on my filter as it is a basic Hayward carriage filter. I have changed the lid Oring and opened up the system, ran it cleaned out the filter which may have helped for a few minutes. It seems to have good suction when I had the system open ( plug on bottom of filter open) and turned in the pump. Maybe an impeller problem?
@@pambarnes1626 If you have a cartridge filter, cleaning it will help, however you may need to replace the cartridge. If you run the system without the cartridge as a test and the pump still runs poorly, than you may have a clogged impeller in the pump.
Mark hello, I changed both seals out yesterday and it’s still leaking does it matter which way the seal faces in the housing ? Not the seal on the impeller but the other one.
@@MrN75nokia It is important that both parts of the seal set are put on correctly. Both parts can only go on one way or you can damage the seals and you will have a leak. If the seal set is damaged then you may have to replace the seals. Thanks for watching.
@@HallmarkPoolSupplies yes now I see that the ceramic part of the housing seal has to touch the Teflon part of the impeller seal. I accidentally put the rubber side of the housing seal up against the Teflon side of the impeller seal, so I’m sure it’s ruined, but I have more seals on the way.
@@HallmarkPoolSupplieswell after getting the seals in correctly the motor burned up so had to go buy a whole new Matrix, it was 8 years old so I guess time for a new one.
This video is on the Power Flow Matrix pump, the Power Flo LX pump is similar. However, l do not have a video on that particular pump. Both are made by Hayward, in fact both pumps use the same seals and impellers, the Matrix pump is the newer pump and has replaced the LX model. Thanks for watching.
I am shocked that you touched both sides where the seals touched I have always been told if you did that they would leak would like to know if you had a leak after you put it back together
Handling the seals is fine, my company has been in the pool industry for over 56 years and we have not had any seal failures due to touching or handling the seals. In fact if handling the seals was not recommended then Hayward would have a warning label on the package and they do not. I have contacted Hayward on this issue before and they have told me that this is not an issue. Thanks for watching.
Hi Mark, I have the same pump and it started make a loud screeching noise when I had it running so I’ve had it turned off for a few weeks. I tried turning it on, on yesterday and now the motor is just making a humming noise. Do you know what may be causing this?
It could be that the bearings in the motor have gone out. Depending on the age and condition of the pump you can service or replace the motor. l would get an estimate first on the repair vs replacing the motor. I do carry the whole pump as well as the motor for this pump, if you need help feel free to contact me and l will be glad to help. Thanks for watching.
When a motor overheats it can be an electrical issue, you can have the motor repaired or replaced depending on the age and condition of the motor. If a pump is not maintaining prime it can also overheat. Make sure your water level is good and you have full water flow to the pump. Thanks for watching.
Hey Mark. My marix is leaking, I purchased three apprópriate seal and gasket repair kit and inspected everything then replaced everything.got it all back together very in proud of myself snd tested the pump....leak still there .I figured. Ok, I reversed something and repeated the procedure. Guess what...still leak. My wife and daughters are starting you use me as the fly joke. Helping me fix my pump and regain my father who knows stuff in solid standing Heck I even tried putting it all in backwards ...I just had to. HELP ME?!!!
If you use the right seal set, and all the parts are fine and you put everything back together properly then you should be good. Feel free to contact me and I will be glad to help, I’m available Tuesday - Saturday from 10 to 5 EST.
Thanks I'll try again and if it all goes bad again I'll give you a call. Btw..sorry for the bizarre text...I had just taken a sleeping pill and it was kicking in when I wrote that text...it all made perfect sense to me when I wrote it 😂🤣😭
Ok you would do all of us a greater service is if you did this on one that was in zero for 5 years- you working on a brand new one is bullshit because you are not dealing with frozen screws
Most of the time the impeller will come off with no problem. When the impeller does not come off with ease, have someone else hold the shaft with the wrench and use a pair of channel locks on the impeller itself. You should be able to get it off, if not, you may have to replace the impeller if you have to break it to get it off. Thanks for watching.
Next time you decide to show how to change deals use a freakin used pump because not one damn thing works as you stated it. My pump was 6 years old and the shaft had rust on it and you had to use vice gross in the rusted shaft and to take the impeller of had to use big channel locks to take it off. Hell I think anyone could take apart a brand new pump considering it probably never had water run through it or had been sitting in the weather working for 6 years. To me this video sucked because you didn't use a used pump.
Ok you would do all of us a greater service is if you did this on one that was in zero for 5 years- you working on a brand new one is bullshit because you are not dealing with frozen screws
This by far is the best instructional video on the internet for this procedure. A couple of things to consider when doing this on a older pump. I had a 2018 Power Flo Matrix Pump that was a 1.5 HP that was leaking badly. To get the impeller off on an older unit it is best to have a second person to help you. In my case I had a flat blade screw driver and what I did was take some vice grips and clamp down on the screw driver with them. I then had my wife hold that screw driver in the slot on the back of the motor shaft using the vice grips as leverage. I was then able to use my hands to spin that impeller off counterclockwise. I was unable to do this by myself trying to hold the screw driver in my right hand and spin the impeller off with my left hand. The other thing to really pay attention to is the orientation of the housing seal. Mark explains in the video how to correctly install the impeller seal with the metal flat part against the impeller. The seal that goes into the housing is not the same on both sides. You need to pay attention to how the old seal comes out. I used a socket to tap the seal out. I also used some anti seize on the threads of the 4 quarter inch long bolts that go into the housing.
Thank you for making this first-rate video! Following the procedure you so clearly explained, I was able to successfully change out the seals and o-rings on my PowerFlo pump and restore it to running condition. Your clear, close, well-lit shots were a great help, as were the tips you provided about sequencing the screws when retightening, care about retaining the long bolts, installing the seals correctly, etc. Much, much appreciated!
We all appreciate you for taking your time to produce this awesome video. We need more people like you in the pool industry 👏👏👏
Great video. Super helpful. No dumb advertising. Quick and to the point, step by step. We were able to find the part for $3.00. Can’t beat that.
Excellent video ! Very clear to understand with precautions to take. Thank you 👍 so many people have videos and leave out critical info. You have made a perfect video from start to finish.
Thanks Mark....very helpful!
Great video! I have the SW1594 model and had to use an Allen wrench in the impeller and pull my motor apart to get that impeller off. While trying to get the motor back together, what looks like the capacitor plates kept getting bent by the bearing on the shaft. Needless to say the pump now doesn’t run in high speed. It’s like a kick in the pants 😂
Thanks for the video. Unfortunately, I sheered the through bolts. I should have just pried the last seal out.
The best part about this video is he’s wearing a 5k watch rebuilding a 250 pump lmfao
Wru that it's 250$
Straight up
This is perfect! I had a tiny leak under my pump all summer. I’m sure it’s a seal. I just closed my pool and took the pump inside to my work bench. I was hoping to find a video showing how to replace the seals on my power flo pump. And this is it! Just need to order the seals and get in there. Can’t thank you enough. Big $ saver. Just subscribed to your channel. Thanks!
So I finally got around to doing this job tonight. Figured I’d do it over the winter so I’ll be good to go next summer in CT. Followed your video every step of the way and I had very little issues. My model was slightly different than yours, but all the steps were the same and an hour later I was done. Pretty confident I won’t see leaks next year. Fingers crossed. Thank you so much. Big $ saver for me. And it actually kinda fun to do. Appreciate your channel!
Very detailed video. Thank you 👍
We have a in ground pool with Hayward pump & motor. I have saved all of your videos, which has allowed me as a DIY person and saved me $$$ in the past. Thank you for your excellent videos and information. Greetings from Oklahoma
Thank you for the great video. I have a Hayward power flo matrix dual speed pump leaking at the basket and pump. Is the part number for the shaft kit: SPX1500KA? Thanks again
Yes, thanks for watching.
I've always been told, as it pretains to shaft seals of this design, even the oils from our hands can cause issues between the Teflon and ceramic surfaces. I've always used gloves, and wiped the mating surfaces with alcohol prior to assembly.
Handling the seals is fine, water chemistry (chemicals) is what damages and shortens the life of the seals. Thanks for watching.
great video thanks for sharing
I have this exact pump. Is there a seal kit number for this pump? A kit would be cheaper than buying individual parts. Thank You!
I have all the parts for this pump to include the seal kit linked down below in the description of this video. Thanks for watching.
Hey Mark, great video on point. Have the same pump but the problem I'm having is that it's not priming. Suction is weak on the skimmer side. Check the hose from the skimmer to pump no problems there. Checked the pump for debris, nothing. I'm a new pool owner and the pump isn't even a year old. Am I missing something. Your feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thank u sir.
Make sure your water level in the pool is high enough and the weir door on the skimmer isn’t stuck. If you have a sand filter, put the system on recirculate and if the pump runs good then you may need to backwash and rinse the filter. If the pump runs the same then you need to check your pump. Make sure nothing is cracked and that you have an air tight seal (o-ring, lid, housing, plugs) in order to maintain prime. You also want to make sure the impeller isn’t clogged. Hope this helps, thanks for watching.
What if I don't have any of that seal lube? Is there an alternative that would work just as good?
Use a silicone base lubricant, thanks for watching.
There is two side to the other seal in the pump housing you can put it in backwards.
No, If you are referring to the ceramic part of the seal the smooth side faces out. Thanks for watching.
@@HallmarkPoolSupplies Thanks for answering. Mind started leaking just as i turned it on for the first time this year thank for your video I got the impeller off but when I nock the seal out I didn’t see how it was suppose to go back in so got a new one and installed it the wrong way it didn’t leak but it started to make noise turned it off turned it back on the motor couldn’t turn the pump so I pulled it a part and turned the seal over but to late it leak’s just like the old. Food for thought and for the next diyer explain about the seal. Thank you.
Hey Mark, thanks for the video! I had an issue when reassembling my pump, I tightened the impeller back up using a slotted screwdriver in the rear and hand tightening the impeller, but now the motor does not spin freely… is it possible to over-tighten the impeller? Thoughts on what to check would be appreciated. Thanks!!!
If you changed the seals, it is important to remove the seal that is on the impeller completely. Sometimes the rubber washer, part of the old seal sticks on the impeller and if not removed, putting the new seal over the washer can cause this issue. Remove the strainer housing and the diffuser cover on the pump and see if the impeller spins. When the diffuser cover is in place the impeller can rub because of the washer. Also when installing the diffuser cover do not over tighten. Thanks for watching.
Is there a way to relate this to the Power Flo XL. My strainer basket goes on sideways without the c clip on the outside. Just wondering if the play would make it leak since it’s not tight? What is the function of the outer c clip?
The Power Flo Matrix uses an o-ring between the strainer housing and the pump cover. When using the c-clip the housing will be lose but it should not leak. Thanks for watching.
Great video- question I bought this pump and I had to turn the pump to fit my Hayward filter- the pump would not lock into position- the pump started leaking after the first year with the pump not locking into the side discharge position was it defective out of the box? I actually bought another pump and it locked and I had no problems with it. Thank you!
It's possible that the locking tab was broke.
Hi Mark - great video thank you. Question for you. Because I had insurance money from pool damage and no time I did something I rarely do- hire work out. Guy did a great job with new liner and new plumbing but did not tighten the chlorinator and left the DE filter completely unassembled with top just sitting in with clamping bands not even on the filter. Ugh. So when I filled my pool it was actually leaking out all over my pump for close to 10 hours. We also had that unusual couple of heavy rains. When pool was filled I went to turn on pump and it blew the GFCI. Great, the pump was drenched inside. But boneheadedness aside, it seems like my pump gets wet inside every year to some extent. Is that normal ?
No this is not normal, if you have any questions feel free to contact me I will be glad to help.
Hi Mark. I just had my SP1593 motor repaired with new bearings and a new shaft seal kit. I put it all back together and now it's leaking out the bottom. Could one or both of the o-rings past the impeller be prone to leaking when removed and reinstalled? I did'nt put new ones on as they looked to be in good shape. Excellent videos and thanks for any assistance!
Anytime you repair or replace a motor you should replace the shaft seals. Thanks for watching.
Greetings, I enjoyed reading your post and viewing your video. I have a HAYWARD® MaxFlo XL™ Pump, do you have any installation instructions for this pump model?
@@rafaelortizjr3486 Not at this time, thanks for watching.
I changed both seals and the Hayward Pro Flow Matrix is still dripping water under the pump. Could you give me an ideas of how to fix this? Thanks!
If you put the seals on properly, check the housing o-ring for damage. Make sure that everything is tight, also check for any cracks in the body. Thanks for watching.
Hi there we are having trouble getting the strainer housing to come off, any suggestions?
You need to remove the retainer clip on the inside of the strainer housing and it will come off. Thanks for watching.
The plastic peice before you get to the impeller on mine seems stuck... do you have any ideas how I can get it off...
If you are referring to the pump cover, once you remove the screws it will come off. sometimes they get stuck, you can use a flat head screwdriver to pry this piece off. Thanks for watching.
@@HallmarkPoolSupplies thank you soooo much!! Worked perfectly!! You are a life saver!
Thanks for your response. I cannot seem to get my hands on the part: SPX1500KA. Shaft seal kit. Do you have one? I will pay expedited shipping , I need badly. If not do you have a suggestion where to purchase
I carry the shaft seal in stock. Here is the link to order or you can call us to order.
hallmarkpoolsupplies.com/p-2002-spx1500ka-powerflo.aspx
How do you get the impeller off if it wont unscrew from shaft?
You may need to use a pair of channel locks. Thanks for watching.
So I had this type of pump from Hayward for one season and the second season it started leaking. I bought a new one and had this in my garage for a few years. I found your great video and started to change the seal.
I got to the point of removing the four screws. One did break off. Tried to separate the housing to get to the seal and the whole motor came out. Hayward is a junk comp. Why would they not put never seize on the threads knowing they would be in a damp environment. The housing inside where the motor is has considerable rust inside from one season. Hayward along with almost every company anymore just makes junk. It is a disgrace since these pumps are over $300.00.
I agree, however Hayward and a lot of other companies do not make the motors. Most of these motors are made in foreign countries.
@@HallmarkPoolSupplies Hi. Just viewed your video on replacing the shaft seal assembly. My Hayward power flo matrix model SP1593 pump, that I purchased (8//11/16) only has the 1 shaft seal, it doesn't have the other seal with the spring. Is this correct?
@@user-do8bc9ke8b No, the shaft seal on the impeller has a spring, if yours does not you need to replace or you have the wrong seal. All Hayward seal sets are made this way.
Very helpful. What type of lub did you use?
Jacks lube, thanks for watching.
What is the number for that seal kit you used? Thank you!
The seal kit for this pump is linked down below in the description of this video. Thanks for watching.
Hi Mark. If one of the four screws on the wire side of motor is broke of inside. Do you have any suggestions? If I slide something in there and tap it shouldn't it force the other end off???
You have to remove all 4 threaded rods (screws), then you should be able to get to the broken screw on the back of the bracket. If you need any help or any parts feel free to contact me I will be glad to help.
Do you have a video on how to replace the capacitor on this same pump ?
@@U2WB The Power Flo Matrix by Hayward is a split phase motor and does not have a capacitor. Thanks for watching.
@@HallmarkPoolSupplies oooooh boy ! Well there goes that idea. What would cause it to trip the GFI every time I power it on ? It hasn’t rained here in over a week.
@@U2WB You may have a short in the motor or the cord, you could also have a weak or bad GFI. If you need a pump or a motor, email your contact info and l can help. My email is on my TH-cam channel. Thanks for watching.
Question- I was finally able to get the broken screw out. The whole inside of the motor came apart. I put it back together but when I turned it on it tripped my breaker. Does the internal part of the motor go in a certain way. I have not been able to determine the answer. Tks
Yes, you may want to take your motor to a local motor repair shop and have them take a look to be safe.
Hi Mark, this is a great video.
I wonder if you can help me. I have a Hayward Matrix Power flow 2 speed above ground pool pump and today it was not working at all even if the power was on. So I tried to put the switch on OFF (it was on low speed) and when I did that the switch just snapped. Now the switch is loose and dont stay either on LOW or HIGH.
Do you have a video for replacing that part? Is it easy to do? I am quite handy but have no experience at all on pool pumps.
Also can you tell me the exact part I should buy. Thanks.
The 2 speed switch is easy to install, the part number is SPX1500S9.
@@HallmarkPoolSupplies Thanks for the answer. Do you carry that part? I did not find it on your website, And it is unavailable on Amazon. Do you know where I can find it and how much should I pay for it. Thanks for your help.
@@andreab919 These switches are after market and the manufacture does not have any at this time, the part is on back order. I would take your switch to a local electronic store or motor repair shop, you should be able to get one for under 30 dollars.
@@HallmarkPoolSupplies Well looks that I am not that handy after all. I cant figure out how to reach the switch. My pump does not have a single screw to remove a cover. It has two holes in wich it seem to have flat screws. But even if I unscrew these, the back does not pull out. I did not take the screws completely out not knowing if it is ok to do so. Can you help me in telling me exactly how to reach that switch. My model is Hayward Matrix power flo SP56152. Thanks
@@andreab919 The pump model that you have is the Canadian version of the Powerflo Matrix by Hayward. If you have a 2 speed with timer then you need the 2 Speed Timer End Cover, part number SPX2090C2ETM. The back cover will come off and can be replaced. I do not carry this part, but you can go to haywardcanada.com and they should be able to help. The Powerflo Matrix is also made in an American version, which uses a different switch.
I am changing my shaft seal on my Hayward SP1593 right now ( 6/2/23 ). I only have the 1 seal on the housing. I do not have the other seal with the spring on it. Why?
The Power Flo Matrix pump has two parts that make up the seal set. The part you are referring to is on the impeller and the other part of the seal is in the pump housing.
I’m having a problem getting the propeller off. Seemed simple for you. Stuck for me. Afraid I will break it. Any suggestions? Am I missing something?
Most of the time the impeller will come off easily, sometimes it can be a challenge. If you are having a hard time getting the impeller off, have someone help hold the shaft while you turn the impeller off. You can also use a pair of channel locks to turn off the impeller, if you break the impeller you can replace it. Good luck, thanks for watching.
Hi Mark. I am having a problem with the pressure of the intake from the pump, but not seeing any leaks. Could any of the Orings or the seal need to be replaced to fix that? How could I tell if they are bad? What lube are you using? Thanks
You may need to backwash and rinse the system, you can also put the valve on recirculate as a test to see how the pump runs. If the pump does not perform well in recirculate you may have a clog. Make sure that your lid is not cracked and the o-ring is good, the lube I use is jack's lube (link in the description). You would only change the seals in the pump if you have a leak. If you have any questions feel free to contact me I will be glad to help.
@@HallmarkPoolSupplies it is an above ground pool so I have no recirculate option on my filter as it is a basic Hayward carriage filter. I have changed the lid Oring and opened up the system, ran it cleaned out the filter which may have helped for a few minutes. It seems to have good suction when I had the system open ( plug on bottom of filter open) and turned in the pump. Maybe an impeller problem?
@@pambarnes1626 If you have a cartridge filter, cleaning it will help, however you may need to replace the cartridge. If you run the system without the cartridge as a test and the pump still runs poorly, than you may have a clogged impeller in the pump.
Mark hello, I changed both seals out yesterday and it’s still leaking does it matter which way the seal faces in the housing ? Not the seal on the impeller but the other one.
@@MrN75nokia It is important that both parts of the seal set are put on correctly. Both parts can only go on one way or you can damage the seals and you will have a leak. If the seal set is damaged then you may have to replace the seals. Thanks for watching.
@@HallmarkPoolSupplies yes now I see that the ceramic part of the housing seal has to touch the Teflon part of the impeller seal. I accidentally put the rubber side of the housing seal up against the Teflon side of the impeller seal, so I’m sure it’s ruined, but I have more seals on the way.
@@HallmarkPoolSupplieswell after getting the seals in correctly the motor burned up so had to go buy a whole new Matrix, it was 8 years old so I guess time for a new one.
PLEASE HELP ME CHANGE MY SEALS ON THE HAYWARD POWER FLO LX PUMP
This video is on the Power Flow Matrix pump, the Power Flo LX pump is similar. However, l do not have a video on that particular pump. Both are made by Hayward, in fact both pumps use the same seals and impellers, the Matrix pump is the newer pump and has replaced the LX model. Thanks for watching.
I am shocked that you touched both sides where the seals touched I have always been told if you did that they would leak would like to know if you had a leak after you put it back together
Handling the seals is fine, my company has been in the pool industry for over 56 years and we have not had any seal failures due to touching or handling the seals. In fact if handling the seals was not recommended then Hayward would have a warning label on the package and they do not. I have contacted Hayward on this issue before and they have told me that this is not an issue. Thanks for watching.
Hi Mark, I have the same pump and it started make a loud screeching noise when I had it running so I’ve had it turned off for a few weeks. I tried turning it on, on yesterday and now the motor is just making a humming noise. Do you know what may be causing this?
It could be that the bearings in the motor have gone out. Depending on the age and condition of the pump you can service or replace the motor. l would get an estimate first on the repair vs replacing the motor. I do carry the whole pump as well as the motor for this pump, if you need help feel free to contact me and l will be glad to help. Thanks for watching.
@@HallmarkPoolSupplies thank you for your response. How much does the motor cost? Also does this motor have a capacitor in it?
I need to know what size (horse power) motor you have. If you email me l can get you a price. This motor does not have a capacitor.
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@@HallmarkPoolSuppliesAlso I’ve had the pump for 1 year 6 months.
What would cause my pump to heat up?
When a motor overheats it can be an electrical issue, you can have the motor repaired or replaced depending on the age and condition of the motor. If a pump is not maintaining prime it can also overheat. Make sure your water level is good and you have full water flow to the pump. Thanks for watching.
Hey Mark. My marix is leaking, I purchased three apprópriate seal and gasket repair kit and inspected everything then replaced everything.got it all back together very in proud of myself snd tested the pump....leak still there .I figured. Ok, I reversed something and repeated the procedure. Guess what...still leak. My wife and daughters are starting you use me as the fly joke. Helping me fix my pump and regain my father who knows stuff in solid standing
Heck I even tried putting it all in backwards ...I just had to. HELP ME?!!!
If you use the right seal set, and all the parts are fine and you put everything back together properly then you should be good. Feel free to contact me and I will be glad to help, I’m available Tuesday - Saturday from 10 to 5 EST.
Thanks I'll try again and if it all goes bad again I'll give you a call. Btw..sorry for the bizarre text...I had just taken a sleeping pill and it was kicking in when I wrote that text...it all made perfect sense to me when I wrote it 😂🤣😭
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I’m going to tackle this today Mark your video made very easy for me to handle we almost spent $400 on a new one but this saved us lots of money….
I replace shaft seal and the outer seal and it still leaking
If you changed the seals correctly and everything is tight, you may want to make sure that nothing is cracked. Thanks for watching.
Is that a submariner
No, it’s a GMT Master. Thanks for watching.
Ok you would do all of us a greater service is if you did this on one that was in zero for 5 years- you working on a brand new one is bullshit because you are not dealing with frozen screws
That impeller does not come off that easy. I can’t get mine off.
Most of the time the impeller will come off with no problem. When the impeller does not come off with ease, have someone else hold the shaft with the wrench and use a pair of channel locks on the impeller itself. You should be able to get it off, if not, you may have to replace the impeller if you have to break it to get it off. Thanks for watching.
Next time you decide to show how to change deals use a freakin used pump because not one damn thing works as you stated it. My pump was 6 years old and the shaft had rust on it and you had to use vice gross in the rusted shaft and to take the impeller of had to use big channel locks to take it off. Hell I think anyone could take apart a brand new pump considering it probably never had water run through it or had been sitting in the weather working for 6 years. To me this video sucked because you didn't use a used pump.
Get a grip bro his video was very helpful
Ok you would do all of us a greater service is if you did this on one that was in zero for 5 years- you working on a brand new one is bullshit because you are not dealing with frozen screws