Recent content by MSPT3K

Looking to replace a heat pump around 110k BTU. I was planning on buying a Raypak, but their warranty is void unless you show professional install. Any recommendations on heat pumps (and recommendation on where to buy) that don't void warranty on non-pro install?

Your original post says you don't have room for a saltwater cell. If you haven't considered it, you can put a U with the cell vertical. See photo where I removed the original puck chlorinator.

The Intermatic T106R is the "high/low on a separate timer". It only allows either the high or low speed to be selected - not both at the same time, which would be very very bad. The on/off timer for the pump is an existing T104 originally installed to turn the single speed motor on and off. It...

Final report - success! This morning I installed the new motor and switch box. Works great! Hayward flow switch is happy on low flow. I'll run it on high for an hour at startup in the morning for the extra skimmer flow. Super quiet on low, an extra benefit. Filter pressure on low is just a...

Thanks! Very good forum, I've learned a lot from reading here. Just signed up as a supporter.

13 psig. Removed filters, hose cleaned, and put 6 lb DE in last weekend.

It looks like about a 9 month payback on installing a two speed motor in place of my existing 2 HP motor at $0.10 or so a kwh. My concern is whether this is likely to cause flow switch problems with my Hayward Aquarite. I've got 2" plumbing and the pad is about 15' from the pool. Motor is...