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Thanks. Great information. They seem closer than 1.7" based on your images and the pdf docs. The outlet plumbing is easier to modify if needed. Does Pentair make direct retrofit?

I've had the pump since the pool was built in 2008. It runs 365 days a year for several hours a day. It's still working fine but based on the lifespan of the pool's feature pumps (a 2HP and a 1.5HP max-e-pro which have had shaft seal and motor bearing failures). I want to start researching...

Yes P6E. I misplaced one of the Es in the full model number (fixed it above). My pump model and number is actually the Sta-Rite Max-E-Pro P6E6E-206L. It's a 1 HP motor (AE100EHL) with the impeller C105-238PB and Diffuser C1-271P1 (all from the manual). I assumed it falls under the P6E category...

I looked at the US Seal cross-reference guide to look up which Viton seal I should order for my Sta-Rite PE6E6-206L pump. The guide showed part number PS-201V-CMS. I ordered the part from Inyo Pools and they sent me a PS-3868. When I looked at their site to verify I ordered correctly, I noticed...

I ordered new bearings and a new shaft seal for the original A.O. Smith motor but as typical, the long through screws snapped off. The motor casing and bell housing are not in good shape. I'm attempting to drill out the broken screws at the moment but I'm also going to order an EVQ165 to replace...

I just updated my EasyTouch to version 2.190 from 2.160. I didn't really need it, but I wanted to see if they fixed whatever the issue is with syncing the time and date with the Screen Logic Protocol Adapter (that I added to the system 3 years ago). It has been a while since I last updated the...

Thanks. I'll look at the EVQ165. If I run the EVQ165 at the Same RPM as the SQ or QC1102, does it still save any energy. I would hope so for the price difference. Also, what makes the QC1102 better than the SQ1102. The difference from the Century pdf I have shows: SQ1102: Volts 115/230...

Thanks, Should I DM @1poolman1 or wait for him to reply here?

Tom, Thanks for your post on using a replacement VS motor with an easy touch. I'm about to do the same thing for a Spa Booster Pump motor and if I have to buy a VS motor, I want to at least be able to control it with my EasyTouch8 (with the latest firmware - see the threads that discuss how to...

I know there are energy savings with Variable Speed (VS) motors but I'm pretty sure the purpose of the Spa Booster pump is to run at a single speed (3450). Does it make sense to replace it with a VS motor if I'm just going to set it to a single speed? I suppose I could take advantage of the...

I currently have a Polaris QT blower from 2008 that pushes air for a bubbler feature in the pool. The motor works but the plastic brackets that hold it in place have broken which causes the motor to shift up and break the seal that allows it to push air into the pipe. The same thing happened...

In addition to the odd shape, I have a 2-level deck with a couple of small planting areas close to the coping. That makes an auto cover almost impossible I would think. I shade would help but won't meet the drought requirement of covering the pool when not in use. Seems a floating cover that can...

I considered a bubble solar cover, but I'm concerned the additional heat would cause faster evaporation. Is there anything out there that helps reduce evaporation without adding too much heat?

The Sta-Rite Max-E-Therm SR400NA Heater manual shows how to connect the heater using a 2-wire controller like an Easytouch. My question is not about the Fireman's Switch jumper. That's pretty clear. My question is about the position of a jumper (JMP3) on the heater's conrol board. It's shown in...

It's been 3 weeks and I just checked the clock. The date and time match my phone (to the minute). All these years, I've been misusing the "Clock Adjust' setting.