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    Pool Pump made a popping sound - stopped working

    Thanks for the feedback. It looks like variable speed motors aren't too expensive. Unfortunately we have been the house for about 18 months so no more home warranty. Ill post my motor stats tomorrow. Thanks,
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    Pool Pump made a popping sound - stopped working

    Hello, I am a new pool owner. Inherited it when we bought the house. Yesterday I did a backwash for the first time. I then put the DE in the skimmer and forgot to run the rinse cycle. After about 5 minutes I heard a popping sound (not clicking) and went over to shut the pump off. I smelled a...