3 year old well pump motor case corroded so badly it seized up?

speedbump said:

Apparently it's no longer there. The link still don't work.

bob...

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Hmm, still works for me. So does the link that xtorq12 set up (http://tinyurl.com/5xhg8q).

If you search that site for "red jacket pump" it will come up.

That one worked.

I see how he is doing it. His pumps have the plastic suction and discharge. Mine are all stainless. Big difference.

bob...

Ah, that makes sense. Hopefully the plastic parts will hold up at least as long as I own the house.

Question: Is all electrical tape waterproof, or do I need to shop for something that specifically says "waterproof"?

I think I am going to take your advice and not try to get the motor repaired, but go ahead and pick up a new Franklin 1hp motor from a local pump place. I'd buy from you since you've been a big help, but shipping on a 40lb motor...

Ah, that makes sense. Hopefully the plastic parts will hold up at least as long as I own the house.

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Are you planning to move soon?

Shipping on a 1/2hp sub, pump and motor to New York was $11.00, so it wouldn't be much different on a 1 hp motor. They are about the same weight.

bob...

Disregard, I didn't see the posts on page two before I typed this.

This link in the post above his last post works.
http://tinyurl.com/5xhg8q

Update: My friend Danny who sells Grundfos and who used to work for Red Jacket when they still made their own motor tells me the damage to your motor is electrolysis. I learned something today also. The top cap on the motor is Aluminum, the ring under it is Cast Iron and the shell is Stainless. No wonder along with the Sulphur this motor looks the way it does. He said he didn't know if they still make their motors this way, but they used to.

Your getting a Grundfos motor which is all stainless, so rest assured this won't happen again.

bob...

I forgot to update after I got this all resolved. I bought a motor from speedbump. Installed it, it dropped in place just as expected, and I have water!

Thanks for the update on the aluminum vs. stainless, speedbump!