These Waterway pump traps look similar, but they are not interchangeable. Before you order a replacement be sure to check the size of the union nut that connects the trap to the face of the pump. The union nuts are different sizes and are labeled with different part numbers(as shown in lower pics). Trap 310-6500 will fit the Hi Flo and Hi Flo II pumps. Trap 310-5400 will fit the Iron Might, E Series, Spa Flo, TWM, and Center Discharge pumps.
This pump part has several different names. It can be damaged by freeze or just plain abuse. Waterway traps normally have a sticker on the center of the lid with a “W” . Waterwayparts.com always has this item in stock. Our part number is 310-6500, this will include the trap body, the basket, lid, o-ring for the lid, and the basket drain plug. The inside diameter of the union nut is approximately 3″. Anyone of these parts can be purchased separately .
The Rec Warehouse Baquapure pump is a two speed pump. The impeller is threaded onto the end of the motor shaft. If your pump seal leaks it can corrode the shaft of the motor. If this occurs, the impeller and seal will most likely need to be replaced. This is the most common impeller. #310-4010 . Your Baquapure pump may be listed as a 2.5 hp (uprated) it will normally use this impeller (full rated). It is available at www. waterwayparts.com
The seal needed for this baquapure pump is part # 319-3100B . Although your Rec warehouse store may have closed , all of the filter parts are still available on line at www.waterwayparts.com
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Many pool owners use this term when in fact they really mean they have lots of pressure but their flow is very low. This is caused by a dirty or clogged filter, a blocked return line, or a valve that is shut off or partially shut on the return piping.
The pump’s impeller may be clogged with debris. Check by first shutting off the pump. Remove the basket and check the impeller by putting your finger into the suction hole found in the pump strainer housing. If the seal is broken, replace it. Refer to your Owner’s Manual that is supplied with your pump (also available online under the product page for your pump), or contact your local pool dealer. http://www.waterwayparts.com
Pump pots are needed when the spa pump is mounted near or above the water line. The pot prevents water from draining back into the spa when the motor is turned off.
Even if pumps are installed below the water level, installing a pump pot helps in many ways. Pump pots also help remove air from the water lines, and helps the pump provide consistent water flow. Most spas don’t have all the water flowing through the filter. There is a strainer inside the pump pot to help prevent leaves, rocks, or large debris from entering into the pump housing that can damage internal parts. Our pump pots are manufactured by Waterway Plastics. These are the perfect replacement for the Baquapure pumps sold by Rec Warehouse. Several other sizes are available at www.waterwayparts.com
To the amateur eye, a swimming pool is a beautiful, fun oasis to relax and play. We don’t see most of the expensive machinery in a pool system, because it’s usually tucked away in a nearby pump room.
The heart of the pool system is the water pump. In a typical pump system, an electric motor spins an impeller inside the pump housing. The impeller drives the water from the various drains through the filter and back out to the water inlets. Just before it flows into the pump, the water passes through a metal strainer basket that catches leaves and other large debris that might clog the pump.
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