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Check for signs of chemical damage around the pump seal area. If present, the leakage has probably wrecked the front motor bearings. You'll either need a new motor/pump or you can try rebuilding the motor and installing new pump seals.

John

: Hello.

: I have a 10 year old Softub T220, with a 1.0 HP motor.
: I believe the motor has been replaced once, about 7 years ago, under
: warranty.

: A few days ago, after the tub had been topped off and was reheating,
: it started tripping the breaker repeatedly.

: The motor will just buzz for a few seconds and then trip the breaker.

: I took the unit apart and there isn't anything caught in the impeller.
: The impeller/shaft can be turned by hand, but they don't spin freely.

: Is my motor dead? or could I possibly replace seal and/or bearings (if
: that is do-able) and keep it alive.

: thanks,
: Jim