Recent content by kevin007

I am not finding any lube without PTFE? Do you guys have any specific brands you would recommend?

Appreciate the advice. Do you think super lube would work rather than pool lube? I already have a tube of super.

Hi all, I have a leaking pump but I do not believe it's a cracked issue as seems to be the norm with this model. I am wondering if this is just a case of a failed seal? - Water was squirting out of the bottom left housing screw, circled red below - no housing cracks are visible - the bottom...

Were you successful with the claim? I have the same pump leaking in the exact same spot. It seems like there are a ton of posts just like this. There is clearly a quality control issue. I am wondering if the issue has been resolved in the newer units.

Ok so I took a look at the work yesterday. The GFCI breaker install looks ok, but I noticed something else that has me going "hmmm." In the attached picture, you can see the ground bar. The wire circled in blue is the ground coming in from the main panel. The wire circled red is the bonding wire...

Your comment on colored light bulbs convinced me that I don't really need one.

Thanks! I actually ran accross this while searching these forums for "Pool Light Bulb Replacement." This one is on my short list. Dirk talked me out of colors :) Now to find out which Niche I have so I can order a gasket replacement....

So the first electrician recommended I replace the entire pool panel, because the breaker for the pump was running hot and he said the panel was on the fritz. The new guy tested the pull and determined that when both pumps run, it's drawing well over 20 amps, and the breaker is only rated for 20...

I read through the thread you linked me to until my head started hurting :) I have such a rudimentary understanding of electricity. I'd like to better understand the basics.