Recent content by smarlow

I guess I should also ask...what is a typical lifespan for a gear set? I guess I just assumed it should last around 6 years since that's roughly the life I got out of the original gear set. At least I think. I bought the home in 2008, it (and the pool) was built in 2004, and I was under the...

Thanks for the feedback Melt In The Sun! I didn't see your post until after I posted mine. Looks like you nailed it right on the head! Based on the amount of wear on my impeller shaft vs. the old ones you posted, I can't belive my gears spun as long as they did! lol. happy Saturday, and hope...

Update: I figured out the problem. The impeller shaft had completely worn away. See attached photos. As mentioned in my previous post, the entire gear kit was replaced 2 years ago. Luckily, I had saved the old gear kit to use for parts if needed. I didn't realize the impeller shaft was worn...

Hello, new user here, and so glad I found this forum! Been surfing around here for the last hour or so just amazed at all the great advice...and finally got around to searching for what I came here for in the first place. lol. I have an A&A Low-Profile Tsunami Water Valve Kit, which I believe...