{"product_id":"seal-plate-5hp-2hp","title":"Hayward SPX2600E5 Seal Plate for SP2600X Series Pumps","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hayward SPX2600E5 is the seal plate for SP2600X series pumps. It is the plate that sits between the motor and the wet end and carries the shaft seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe seal plate has one important job. It holds the shaft seal in exactly the right place so pool water stays on the pump side and the motor stays dry. If the plate is cracked, warped from heat, or the seal bore is worn or chewed from a previous repair, a brand new seal will still leak, because the seal has nothing true to sit against.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to replace it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe plate comes off during any shaft seal job, so that is the moment to inspect it. Look for hairline cracks around the bolt bosses, distortion, and damage in the bore where the seal seats. Plan on fitting a new shaft seal at the same time, since the old one is not meant to be reused once disturbed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore you order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur source lists this part against two different horsepower ranges, .33 HP to 1.5 HP in one place and .5 HP to 2 HP in another. Match the part number SPX2600E5 to your pump rather than relying on horsepower.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hayward","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48634388119764,"sku":"HAY-101-2098","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/default_67a3d3ef-d972-493a-be10-3511bd50defc.jpg?v=1788828998","url":"https:\/\/www.activepoolsupply.com\/products\/seal-plate-5hp-2hp","provider":"Active Pool Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}