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These are in the Filstar Parts section. It will take us some time to go through all these items to make sure they are in working order. As we do this we are adding them to inventory. If you don't see something you need feel free to shoot us

Q: My motor is not working. Should I replace it?

A: The only way to test a motor to see if it is truly the cause for your motor not work is to remove it from the filter plug it in for few seconds to see if the rotor/impeller turns. If the rotor turns then unplug and plug in again several time to see if the rotor will spin. Do this rapidly 2 or three time so make sure rotor in not the problem. If it spins then you should be looking at a rotor replacement not a motor replacement.

A1: If the rotor will not spin when the motor is plugged in then most likely the motor coil or thermal overload switch is damaged and the motor should be replaced.

A2: Due to the shortage of parts, motors are expensive relative to a new filter. I don't recommend motor replacements if the filter is more than 3 or 4 years old. You can usually pick up a complete new filter for $10-60.00 more than the cost of the motor.

Q: The bracket(s) on the side of the canister that hold the canister clip have broken off. Now my canister won't seal. A: The best solution is to replace the canister. However these are in short supply. So the next best thing you can

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