Water is leaking steadily from the joint between the motor and the pump housing.

Safety first: Turn off power and close valves before disassembling the pump. Allow the motor to cool.

• Confirm leak source: Dry the area and observe. If water emerges from the weep hole or seam between the Kripsol pump housing and motor flange, the mechanical seal is the likely culprit.
• Disassemble wet end: Remove the pump lid, basket, and housing bolts. Separate the wet end from the motor. Remove the impeller (often by holding the shaft at the rear and unscrewing the impeller).
• Replace seal: Press out the old stationary seal from the housing and slide the rotating seal half off the shaft. Clean the seal seat and shaft. Install a new genuine Kripsol mechanical seal kit, handling the polished faces carefully and avoiding fingerprints.
• Reassemble: Reinstall the impeller, housing gasket, and bolts. Prime the pump and check for leaks.

If you are not comfortable with pump disassembly, a pool technician can replace the seal quickly with the correct Kripsol kit.