RO question

[whitebirch]

The vertical pump on our RO machine has developed a leak. It looks like it would be a seal leaking between the electrical and mechanical portion of the pump. Anyone know big a deal it is to replace the seal?

Thanks

 

[lag]

What kind of pump? who made the RO? is it make up pump or repress. pump to the bay?
If the pump and motor are bolted together with a long snout (teel pump type i will call it) there is just an o-ring generally there.
If the motor is connected to the pump with a coupler ( grundfoss type i will call it) ,then it generally requires a seal kit.

 

[whitebirch]

It is a Sta-Rite HP10E-02MS1. The pump and motor are connected by 4 allen bolts. I am assuming that this is what you are calling the teel pump type. I have attached a pic of the pump.

Thanks

 

[Randy]

They have a mechanical seal between the motor and the pump. They are rebuild able.

 

[lag]

White, thanks for the pic, as Randy said that one you will need to get a seal kit for.
Most kits come with fairly good directions. Should be a pretty easy fix.