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    Removing a chlorinator

    Thanks. I am pretty sure the white on the output side of the chlorinator threads into the unit but it's glued on the other side. Not 100% yet though. I'm hesitant to take anything apart until I'm ready to finish the work. For now, I think I will just replace with a straight pipe.
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    Removing a chlorinator

    I have a Hayward cl200 chlorinator. I never really use it, it was there when we bought the house 9 years ago. The only time I do use it is if I am going out of town; I'll throw a few tablets in there so the pool doesn't turn green then rebalance once I come back. It started dripping from the...
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    Help with pump motor

    Update: SUCCESS! New caps arrived today. Did a quick check with them compared to the old ones and the old ones were definitely bad. Installed them and the pump worked. Replaced all the seals and gaskets while everything was apart and no more water leak either. Happy spending $25 over $400+...
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    Help with pump motor

    New developments. As I recently had the run capacitor go out on my AC system and had to figure out how to replace that, I started reading about the capacitors on pool pumps. Mine has 2. Checked capacitance on both; the start cap was at 0 while the run cap seemed to be fine. I went ahead and...
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    Help with pump motor

    Thank you; that is essentially how I have my 2 speed set up now. It runs 8hrs/day on low during the week. It switches to high on the weekends when I run the vacuum. My current setup does all of this automatically and I can monitor/change status anywhere using my home automation app. VS isn't...
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    Help with pump motor

    Thank you. I didn't know that was how the numbers were to be read. I don't really want to go VS unless I absolutely have to. I see I will probably have to eventually but don't really want to do that now. I just put a decent amount of time and money building a z wave control system for the 2...
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    Help with pump motor

    As it seems I will either need to switch to a variable speed now or in the future, what is involved in this? It looks like I would need to replace the entire assembly and can't switch just the motor if I go variable speed.
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    Help with pump motor

    Well isn't that great. Guess that explains why they are hard to find. I just set up new switches etc last year to tie power and speed switching into my home automation setup too.
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    Help with pump motor

    Roughly 5/6 years ago I replaced my single speed motor with a dual speed. Replaced the motor only, added a switch and all has been well for that amount of time. Recently I had some water leaking which I ignored and I think that intrusion killed the motor today. I already have a new...
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    Simple automation ( possible?)

    Thanks. I don't know what I would need to use to be able to switch the speed remotely(zwave.) The manual spdt toggle switch and how I've shown it is what I have now. What would I need to change to have it be nec compliant?
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    Simple automation ( possible?)

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    Simple automation ( possible?)

    I can't find the thread but years ago there was one here for wiring the switch I have. I did save the wiring diagram I used: My pump label is almost gone: Actual switch:
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    Simple automation ( possible?)

    I believe that is correct; however I think it can be done via relays. I was talking to someone on a home automation board that did it but they weren't too descriptive on how...and that was a while ago and I can't get them to respond anymore.
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    Simple automation ( possible?)

    Thanks. I did see that one. The only thing I would like to do different from this is to also be able to control the speed remotely. Essentially swap the t106 they used for something also z wave; I am just not sure how to accomplish that.
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    Simple automation ( possible?)

    My setup is pretty simple. 2 speed pump, no heater, no spa, no actuated valves. Currently I have a manual intermatic timer controlling the pump on/off and a manual spdt toggle switch wired inline to change the pump speeds. The switch is center off so up is high speed, middle is off and down...
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    Adding electrical outlet(s) outside

    Thanks. I have drainage issues in my back yard. I sometimes have to run a small sump pump to pump water away from the house. When I do this, I have to plug into an outlet on my patio and run an extension cord to the pump. If I put a dedicated outlet here I wouldn't have to do this and it...
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    Adding electrical outlet(s) outside

    I would like to add an electrical outlet outside, near my pool pump, and use my pool panel as a source. Is this possible? I know it would need to be a covered gfci outlet. Inside my garage, I have a 2-pole 20a main breaker that goes to the pool panel (bottom in this picture): The pool panel...
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    Having a tough time this year

    First, some details: 1. First time pool owner but have lived in this house with the pool for 6 years. 2. I live in Florida and I never really "close" the pool. I just reduce testing, stop swimming and lower pump run time so it isn't a nightmare when it gets warmer. 3. I have used tfp testing...
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    Issue changing light

    My light works fine, I just don't like the look of it (I dislike yellow light) so I want to go with a more "daylight" or white colored led. The bulb currently installed (non led) I am not sure how old it is (we have lived in this house for 5 years so I know it's older than that.) With being...
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    Purchasing this week and need opinions

    Most here will tell you to get a robot (see my thread where I asked almost this same question only to be jumped on and told to join this century....) I assume you have a dedicated suction line? The poolcleaner is what I am looking at now. New they are $350+ but used can be had for less if you...
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    Pool cleaner or Zodiac mx8?

    Thank you for the responses. Yes, the Poolvergnuegen, "The Pool Cleaner" is what I am referring to. My pool is relatively small and screened in so I do not need much. I was only running what I had before on the weekends for a few hours with my pump switched to high speed; all other times...
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    Pool cleaner or Zodiac mx8?

    Thank you for the response. I am looking to stick with the configuration I have though and utilize my dedicated suction line....also stay on the inexpensive side by buying a used unit.