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    Is my Pentair Ultra Temp heat pump toast?

    We lost flow to the heat pump while it was running. It of course sensed this and shut down automatically. We've never lost flow to it before, so this is a first. We restarted the heat pump, and when the compressor kicked in after the usual 5 minute startup countdown, it was much louder than...
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    Pentair Intelliflo - replace motor or keep?

    I started having a buzzing or vibration type noise over the weekend. Not high pitched. I disassembled the motor tonight expecting to find debris in the impeller but nothing. Then, when getting to the last step with the four bolts on the almond seal plate, after loosening the two upper bolts...
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    Solar panel brands better for almost flat metal roofs?

    I am looking to do a DIY install of solar heating panels for my IG pool. We have an existing wooden pergola that has a metal roof with very little pitch. I don't have the exact pitch, but think of it as a few inches or just enough to keep the water flowing off the metal roof. I know the...
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    Another deciding between heat pump and NG heater

    I have been lurking and learning for some time but finally registered to post on this phenomenal site. I have read through the posts on this matter but I am wrestling with discussions between my installer and I along with data I continue to collect. I am hoping for some real world experience...