Recent content by majalcarg

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    How can I minimize algae while pump is not in service?

    My pump has died and the new one is already ordered but will not arrive until next week. The water is already starting to turn green as the pump has been off for about a week now. Is there anything I can do to minimize the algae in the pool until my pump arrives and is installed?
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    Replacement Pump&Motor Question

    I know it’s bigger but my old pump just never seemed to be moving water very well at all. When a leaf would by pushed to the bottom drain the suction was never strong enough to bring the leaf down, it would simply rest on the drain guard as if the pump was not on at all. Only small floating...
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    Replacement Pump&Motor Question

    Here is the update on my pump decision. After taking in all of the great information I received and doing some research I have decided to go with the Dual Speed Full Rated Whisperflo 2Sp 1 Hp Wfds-4 230V. I ordered it from AmeriMerc. Not sure how long it will take for the pump to get here but...
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    Replacement Pump&Motor Question

    Thanks for all of the help. I will order my pump today. Now...back to Gangnam Style.
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    Replacement Pump&Motor Question

    I do not have any future plans for Solar. As far as any high flow needs I don't believe I will need any, the information in my signature was everything I could gather from my setup that I knew about. I basically want to keep what I have just replace what broke, nothing special. Current pump...
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    Replacement Pump&Motor Question

    Hello, I purchased my house about a year ago which has an 8.5' deep pool. Other than general maintenance I don't really know much else. Over the past year my pump/motor has been making noise which has come and gone and grew louder until a few days ago when the motor completely seized and will...