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My Challenger pump motor burned up on me, so I'm in the process of replacing it. I got a pump seal replacement kit, and I'm trying to figure something out. The seal that has the spring in it... How does it go? I've installed it on the shaft with the shiny black plastic end facing the motor...

Help!! Pentair Challenger pump 2hp. Turn it on, it runs for about 30 seconds, the pressure is a little lower than normal (20psi rather than the usual 30 psi), then it shuts itself off. Breakers are all fine. After a couple of minutes, you can hear an audible click, then the pump will turn on for...

We bought a repossessed house in October of last year. It came with a pool. We weren't sure what the condition was of the pool, but the house was only 4 years old. The trustees for the bank (we guess?) had strung 2x4's across the pool to hold up a pool cover. They left the nails in the 2x4's and...

My pool pump just has an on/off switch. I'd like to add a timer to automate it. Pump is 220v. So far the best deal I've seen so far is Home Depot for $68 +tax for an Intermatic T104r timer. Anyone know of any better deals that would work? I'll be doing the wiring, I'm comfortable with simple...

I'm trying to determine how long my pump needs to run each day. Can someone look at my equipment and give me a guess how many GPM my pump is putting out. I've looked at the pump curves, but don't understand it all. The pump is about 20 feet from the pool (horizontally) and below the water...

I am missing one of these downward facing eyeballs. They are part of a PCC-2000 in floor cleaning system, but I'm thinking they might just be a generic pool item. Can someone provide me with a part number and/or supplier? Also, what do you call the short section of pipe that screws into the...

My pool was bought as a foreclosure. The pool had been sitting un-cared for, for at least two years. It was a green swamp. I've had it at shock levels for at least a week, and it has gone from bright green to a lovely shade of blue. But not a clear blue, more like a milky blue. I can see down...

Before I open my pool, I need to learn how the various plumbing parts interact. I've never seen the pool empty, or clean, but I'm pretty sure it has a main drain in the deep end. I have two manhole things. The one on the left has two holes in the bottom and obviously is part of the skimmer. Is...

Does anyone know of a good local pool person to help me with opening my pool? I bought this house in October, it was a foreclosure, and I had a pool consultant help make sure it was winterized. Now I need a pro to give my system a once over and let me know if everything is up to snuff. I'm not...

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Hello, I've been a lurker here for about a month learning all kinds of stuff about pools. I waited until today to post because I didn't have a pool. Tuesday we settled on the new house with in-ground pool. We had a pool inspection, but the house was a foreclosure and the pool hasn't been taken...