Sta-Rite L76-48A Pump Housing
This is the L76-48A pump housing. A cracked or corroded pump housing is one of the few pump problems that cannot be fixed with a seal kit, since the housing itself is what holds pressure and keeps the internal parts aligned.
This part is usually only replaced after physical damage: a freeze crack, an impact, or stripped mounting threads. Confirm the exact model and horsepower stamped on the old pump, since Sta-Rite reuses similar-looking housings across several different pump sizes in the same family.
Key Features
- Genuine-fit Sta-Rite L76-48A replacement pump housing
- Carries the pump suction and discharge connections and houses the internal wet end
- Direct fit replacement for the original Sta-Rite part
Applications
- Replacing a Sta-Rite pump pump housing that has cracked from a freeze or impact
- Rebuilding the Sta-Rite pump this part is cataloged for
- Full pump teardown and rebuild alongside the impeller, diffuser or volute, and seal
- Repairing a leak at the pump body itself rather than at a fitting or seal
Specifications
- Brand: Sta-Rite
- Manufacturer Part Number: L76-48A
- Part Type: Pump housing
- Quantity Per Pump: 1
- Condition: New
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can a cracked pump housing be repaired with epoxy?
A pressure-holding part like this should be replaced rather than patched. An epoxy repair may hold briefly but is not reliable under the pressure and vibration of normal pump operation.
Q: How do I prevent this from cracking again?
Drain the pump before a hard freeze, or keep it in a heated space, and make sure the pump is not run dry, which stresses the housing along with the internal parts.
Q: What usually causes a pump housing to need replacing?
A hard freeze while the pump was full of water is the most common cause, followed by age-related stress cracking and impact damage. A leak at the body itself, rather than at a fitting, is the usual symptom.
Q: Do I need to replace the seal and impeller when I replace this?
Not necessarily, but since the pump has to come fully apart to swap the pump housing, it is a good opportunity to inspect both and replace them if they show wear.
Not sure this is the right part? Send us a Picture of the Pump Plate on your pump and the CLR Marine team will confirm the correct pump housing.
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