Recent content by johnnychicago

A year of cursewords later, I fInally figured it out. One side of the wind up pulley had corroded enough that the diameter was significantly smaller than the other side. Enough that this was causing the ropes to wind up at different speeds pulling out of square. Fixed by winding a layer of...

Talked to INYO pools. Great service. Ordered the variable speed ECM16SQU and seal kit. Should bolt right on.

I have a pentair challenger with single speed motor that needs replacement. Want to go to 2 speed to save operating $. Can I just change the motor or do need new pump too? Have an Aqualogic PA-8 with available relays. How much time do you set up for each speed? Is there a setting for...

Tried and tried adjusting the ropes, but just can't get the cover to run square. The motor side will run all the way closed and out all the way open to the stops on either end. The opposite side stops short by about 4 inches at both the open and close position. I am new to this pool, no idea...

Thanks. I have an Aqua Logic AQL PS8 system controller. Looks like it has 2 speed control built in. [emoji106] So what would be the runtime profile in low speed? How to figure out the schedule? Ps. Any brand recommendations for good quality?

No water features, and yes, I capable of a bearing swap. But thinking to just do the motor swap to a 2 speed....How do they work/set up? Just a swap out?

Started up pool here in ATL. Motor very noisy after the winter break. Been running a week, no change. New to the pool and told it was replaced 3 yrs ago. Repair / replace? If replace, what are the best options for a 1HP. It is fairly close to the neighbors, so need something quiet.