Recent content by mmichson

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    Pump Failing every 18 months

    Just the motor fails. Typical failure is overload shutoff cycling. After a few times it burns out. No hum. All appears normal except for some heat discoloration on label.
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    Pump Failing every 18 months

    Pump impeller is not failing but had it replaced 2 pumps ago because of a small chip. Pump model and filter are Hayward DE, pressure gauge reading typically around 7 or 8 after backwash. Backwash usually when pressure reaches 15. DE added via skimmer. Other chemicals such as shock or...
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    Pump Failing every 18 months

    Help please. After getting 7 yrs out of the original pump, now he 6th pump in 7 years has failed. I have had 4 different companies try to diagnose what is happening. The wire is sized correctly, voltage and amperage is also normal. Pump ventilation is free but live in an area with high...