Recent content by colonelkirby

Given the below, I think its all there. Upgrade your existing Whisperflo Single Speed pump to a Complete Pentair OEM Whisperflo VST Varaible Speed motor Powerend. -Easy and simple install with removal of 6x 9/16 bolts & a drop in replacement with PowerEnd kit. -New PowerEnd comes with new...

The supplied kit impeller would be insufficient?

Looked yesterday at the reported hours on my IC60 that was installed in the spring of 2023. It is reporting: 2000 hours (20% LED on) I would have thought the hours to be higher than reported. So if the count is accurate, I guess I am happy with that number. If the cell is removed during the...

Last fall my sheer descent pump went belly up. Looking to get a replacement. It was a WhisperFlo 1.5hp WF-26. Can anyone recommend a replacement? poolsupplydepot has this, Upgrade Option that proclaims to be a drop in replacement. Is this a reasonable option given what I had before? It...

re. the posts about rapid transitions from freeze to non-freeze mode. What I found out in my situation was this. My Whisperlo single speed sheers pump would trigger on in freeze mode and it apparently caused the ambient temperature rise to go out of non-freeze mode for the IntelliCenter...

I will rely on freeze protection to keep the water moving. However, ready to pull the plugs if Oncor can't keep the power on. Will not be tarping the pad.

I have been on 2.017 for quite a while. I get those 'communication lost with ic60' quite a bit. Usually get a 'resolved' notification 1 minute later.

Thanks for your help fellas! In the end, I had a pool tech come out. He verified what I already knew re. motor needing replaced. Will deal with that later this spring. He also used his shop-vac to blow the sheers out and the suction line after pulling the pump. I hate paying for something I...

Gotcha. Old school screwdriver did the trick. Need to McGyver something tho. Shop-vac hose can't bend enough to get an adequate seal. There was water all the way to the top of standpipe after the diverter valve. Was able to vac some out but very little of course. Any thoughts about somehow...

Yes. One for each sheer. I can try that. Thanks.

From the pump return side? Will a shop vac in reverse do anything? Don't have a cyclone.

Next week bringing lows in the mid to upper twenties with highs above freezing. My sheer's pump has decided to start whining a good deal and has a small shaft leak. Easy enough to drain pump and open valves. Do I need to be concerned about the body of the sheers in the wall and stand pipes that...