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  1. J

    Pool never overflows

    Yes we do. After doing a google image search on skimmer overflow ports i can conclude that we do not have one. Thus i'm thinking its at the deck coping. I guess since it has never given us problems it's a non issue (at least for now :/).
  2. J

    Pool never overflows

    so its possible that the pool was designed that way (ie to never overflow)?
  3. J

    Pool never overflows

    We live in Oklahoma and are subject to some pretty large thunderstorms and flash flood situations. We have had our 20k gunite pool for over 10 years and it has never overflowed it will raise to the very top of the tile and then stops, even if it continues to down pour it seldom (if ever) goes...
  4. J

    Pump replacement for Northstar

    Maybe i was a bit confusing. The motor had lost 5lbs, not running at 5. It was running at about 15 and know after i cleaned the impeller its back to running close to 20. Its wired correctly. I have made note that you are suggesting a USN which i will do next time around. Keep in mind i...
  5. J

    What's your pool cleaners name?

    Funny, i thought my kids were the only ones to name the cleaner, but here i am posting on pg 6. Our 280's name Stewie for Stewie Griffen of Family Guy
  6. J

    Pump replacement for Northstar

    I replaced the original with a "Century Electric UST1152 1 1/2-Horsepower Up-Rated Round Flange Replacement Motor" of Amazon. Before purchase i found what i believe to have been accurate replacement cross references. I just went out and looked at it and it has a SF of 1.0 which i believe was...
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    Pump replacement for Northstar

    Thanks Jason! I went out this morning and attempted to clear my impeller of debris. I didnt pull any out but the pump did get its 5lbs back and is a little less noisy. To answer question about pump hours i usually run it 6 to 8 hours per day. Im running it more now because im getting it...
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    Pump replacement for Northstar

    Hello, I have a question about replacement pump motors. I got about 8 or 9 years out of the original 1.5 hp motor for our Northstar pump. I finally had to replace it last April however I struggled with whose motor to buy. I ended up buying a century and made the swap just fine (i also...