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Pool question with Freeze coming
Posted on 12/28/25 at 12:37 pm
Posted on 12/28/25 at 12:37 pm
Pool pump is running loud and I’ve shut it off while figuring next step. May need bearings replaced.
In Mandeville so not getting crazy cold but probably enough to take some pipe precautions. Normally I would just set it to run for an hour or so late night.
Should everything be okay from freezing if I just open everything up, depressurize, etc?
TIA.
In Mandeville so not getting crazy cold but probably enough to take some pipe precautions. Normally I would just set it to run for an hour or so late night.
Should everything be okay from freezing if I just open everything up, depressurize, etc?
TIA.
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Posted on 12/28/25 at 1:01 pm to Havoc
If you have a heater, make sure to drain it. Regular freezes didn't have an impact on my heater, but then we had winterpocalype in 2021 when it dropped below 0 and smoked the heater.
Posted on 12/29/25 at 4:52 am to Havoc
quote:I'm in the Greystone area of Denham Springs....I put everything on manual and let it run.....7 years of doing this no problems. (25,000 gallon in ground salt water)
In Mandeville so not getting crazy cold but probably enough to take some pipe precautions. Normally I would just set it to run for an hour or so late night.
Posted on 12/29/25 at 7:22 am to Havoc
Just plan for it to run during the freezing temps, with loud bearings. If you do hire someone to fix your bearings please post who you hired to do that.
Posted on 12/31/25 at 7:21 pm to Havoc
Bearings warm up quick. When going bad they warm up quicker. Usu they loud at startup then quiet down. That’s the tell you need new ones.
Life is extended when pumps are started 3pm during the winter.
If yours are loud after warm up then they are either way past replacement time or it’s something else.
Life is extended when pumps are started 3pm during the winter.
If yours are loud after warm up then they are either way past replacement time or it’s something else.
Posted on 1/2/26 at 7:33 am to Havoc
I realize you specifically asked about freeze protection, but I’ve done a few bearing replacements. What I’ve experienced lately is if the pool is saltwater, the pump seal gets corroded and saltwater makes its way to the motor, destroying the bearing. Won’t take long for the motor to get beyond repair once saltwater is in it.
If that’s your situation, I’ve been ordering motor bearings & seals from Inyo pools and they sell pump seals intended for saltwater.
If that’s your situation, I’ve been ordering motor bearings & seals from Inyo pools and they sell pump seals intended for saltwater.
Posted on 1/2/26 at 8:28 am to rustyjohnson
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but I’ve done a few bearing replacements.
Is the process of changing bearings pretty straightforward, no plumbing needed to remove, etc? I am mechanically savvy so like to hear from someone that has done it before giving it a go.
Posted on 1/2/26 at 8:48 am to jmon
Yes, fairly straightforward. Some disassembly of the pump will be necessary to get the motor detached but it’s not bad. Usually just have to deal with minor corrosion/stuck bolts.
Posted on 1/2/26 at 9:19 am to rustyjohnson
So disconnect power, remove bolts and pull motor out. Replace bearings and reverse order? Watched a few videos and am I missing anything?
Posted on 1/2/26 at 10:35 am to jmon
I replace the high speed seal every other time. Be sure not to touch it if not replacing.
Motors are easy to get apart. Perm magnet VS ones feel weird but just pull steady and the mag lets go. Worst case is need to rig up some kind of slide hammer to remove bearings.
Edit, I think I used a standard pulley puller last time and rigged up a piece of pipe to tap the inner race back in.
Motors are easy to get apart. Perm magnet VS ones feel weird but just pull steady and the mag lets go. Worst case is need to rig up some kind of slide hammer to remove bearings.
Edit, I think I used a standard pulley puller last time and rigged up a piece of pipe to tap the inner race back in.
This post was edited on 1/2/26 at 3:22 pm
Posted on 1/2/26 at 1:04 pm to jmon
Yes. Pay attention to how the pump comes apart and make sure it turns freely once all back together. You should be able to turn the motor shaft from the back and the pump should be smooth.
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