TESTING: The electrical hookups didn't spark or smoke!
And, I did seal all the o-rings!
Unfortunately, I didn't think ahead to *replace* the o-rings:
None of my new plumbing work is leaking, but there is a minor drop at the filter inlet clamp (even though I cleaned and lubricated it and tightened it as much as I could, by hand):
Even though I was judicious about tightening the filter clamps one turn at a time in diagonal pairs, with use of a mallet to "shake" the seating a bit, there are still some very minor leaks to handle:
But, the big problem is that the pump itself has now developed a leak even though I tightened the clamp down as much as possible by hand:
And, I lubed the little o-ring on the impeller:
This new leak is at the interface between the pool pump and the motor:
I think there is a "seal" there that I've never replaced. Maybe I damaged it. Dunno - but *both* motors are leaking from that location!
So, in summary: a) Electrical is working b) All the new plumbing is leak tight c) There two minor drips at the filter itself (inlet & circumference) d) But the big problem is that both pumps that I took apart are leaking!