Need advice on replacement pump please. This season has been one thing after another and I'm ready to just throw money at the problem so it just works consistently, but hopefully not too much money.
Current pump is a 1hp Hayward Super II, hooked to a Pentair Intellichlor and an Intermatic Timer. I understand I can get a Hayward Super II VS Motor Upgrade kit and try to replace just the dry end of the pump but honestly, think I'd rather have a pro deal with it. I had been kicking my motor on with a screwdriver and luck ran out on that tonight in a sparky blaze of glory - luckily my screwdriver was insulated. I got a quote to replace the motor with another fixed 1hp motor and it was about $680, but idk if the pool company can get the VS motor replacement, they might have to replace the whole thing so I'm looking for suggestions on that. Have a Hayward Sand filter FWIW.
Also, do you think I can keep it clear if I run my polaris 9550 robot as much as possible and add chlorine manually? Worried about getting swampy while I wait for someone to come out in the next few days.
Current pump is a 1hp Hayward Super II, hooked to a Pentair Intellichlor and an Intermatic Timer. I understand I can get a Hayward Super II VS Motor Upgrade kit and try to replace just the dry end of the pump but honestly, think I'd rather have a pro deal with it. I had been kicking my motor on with a screwdriver and luck ran out on that tonight in a sparky blaze of glory - luckily my screwdriver was insulated. I got a quote to replace the motor with another fixed 1hp motor and it was about $680, but idk if the pool company can get the VS motor replacement, they might have to replace the whole thing so I'm looking for suggestions on that. Have a Hayward Sand filter FWIW.
Also, do you think I can keep it clear if I run my polaris 9550 robot as much as possible and add chlorine manually? Worried about getting swampy while I wait for someone to come out in the next few days.