With high interest regarding spa pump leaks, specifically shaft seals, I decided to dig into my archives and see if I had a better break down. I was able to find an original Hayward Pump complete break down of parts.
Although the break down looks like a swimming pool pump, the strainer housing is separate and [...]

The recent weather till now has been nothing less than fantastic and very welcome after a long winter. But Mother Nature still has some games in store for using the upcoming week or so in Ontario.
Pool owners, who decided to expose that beautiful blue water early, will have to be careful as temperatures dip below [...]

Some times water leaking from the seal in the pump is hard to find. It is usually identified by a drip directly under the pump housing. If that fails and it seems water is leaking from somewhere else, take a very bright flashlight and shine it on the back side of the pump housing where [...]

A hot tub can bring not only excellent enjoyment for yourself and family but also help remove those aches and pains from daily chores, work or injury. One of the most important items of maintenance is the water itself.
Did you know the average person sweats one to two pints of body fluid per hour at [...]

Buried under foam and insulation is still not a problem. “Dry” is the keyword hear when it comes to sealing up leaks with minimal effort. If temperatures are below freezing you will have to work quick to prevent water from freezing in the lines and pump.
Locate the leak while the tub is running which may [...]