Main reason for pump seal (mechanical seals) in a pool pump any pump for that matter is to contain liquid (water in this case) in the pump and hold prime and pressure. Other reasons, lower friction,reliability it can last for years.
In simplest terms, an above ground pool pump is a flooded suction pump, which means the water level must be higher than the pump for it to operate, and an inground pump has the ability to draw water up from a level lower than the pump. The engineering and structure of these two different types of pumps is what makes them work the way they do. This means that, in a typical installation, you could use an inground-specific pump on an above ground pool, but not an above ground pump on an inground pool with the water level below the pump.
Generally...no. In simplest terms, an above ground pool pump is a flooded suction pump, which means the water level must be higher than the pump for it to operate, and an inground pump has the ability to draw water up from a level lower than the pump. The engineering and structure of these two different types of pumps is what makes them work the way they do. This means that, in a typical installation, you could use an inground-specific pump on an above ground pool, but not an above ground pump on an inground pool with the water level below the pump.
Justin Bieber has a inground pool
If it is the pump seal - replace the seal and other related gaskets. If it is the pump itself - replace the entire pump.
In simplest terms, an above ground pool pump is a flooded suction pump, which means the water level must be higher than the pump for it to operate, and an inground pump has the ability to draw water up from a level lower than the pump. The engineering and structure of these two different types of pumps is what makes them work the way they do. This means that, in a typical installation, you could use an inground-specific pump on an above ground pool, but not an above ground pump on an inground pool with the water level below the pump.
The mechanical seal probably needs to be replaced, or it may be the seal plate gasket. if it is the seal it will eventually ruin the pump motor if not replaced. Go to you tube for a how to videoPOOLCENTER.com - Hayward Pool Pump Impeller-Seal Replace 2
Do you have air bubbles coming back to the pool thru the return lines? If so, you have a suction leak. Could be between the skimmer, maindrain, at the pool pump. Most likely place to start is the pump. Check the lid o-ring for proper seat and fit. Check the pump seal. Check any fitting that goes into the pump pot - in and out plumbing plus small plugs at the base of the pump. K
You can probably find the plumbing to step down to the right size but the pool pump will have more water flow then a garden hose can safely handle. Your going to ruin either the pump or yourself.
How big is the star dust inground swimming pool.
They will most likely work, they just have to have the same specifications.
I have the same problem. From what I've been able to find it is probably the mechanical seal between the shaft of the electric motor and the pump body or housing. Directions are on the net to replace these. Should be fixed as it can ruin the bearings on the motor. RJ & Eddies Dad
A heat pump can be quit noisy. Possibly some of the newest ones are quieter. Almost all new pumps now are fairly quiet. Some are even called whisper-flo.