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Regarding cutting the cord - would I be able to just put a mechanical timer in-line between the pump and the outlet plug? Thanks - Paul

Actually looking closer at the tag on the pump it states Max Load AMPS 18.6/9.3. based on DaninFLA's response, this is the amp rating for the 115V vs 230V. So yeah, I'm looking at 18.6. Since that's the max load (only on start up??) - do you think a 'heavy duty' 15A timer would suffice? (as...

I have a 1HP pump (18.6A) that plugs into an outside GFCI outlet with a standard 3 prong plug. there is no hardwired timer - Is there one i can buy to just put inline (plug-timer-plug)? All the ones I see online and Home Depot are only rated for 15A. This is not an area i want to take a...

(you're right, hard without pics; but I'm not sure they would do justice either for this issue) So, i had a spare moment at work and ran to the pool supply store. The guy there took one look at it and believes that the the threads on the plastic plug were very stripped. He also mentioned that...

I'm a new homeowner with my first pool. We moved in December, and with little experience with inground pools, we hired someone to open it on Saturday (2 days ago). I've done a lot of research (especially this site!) and think i have a pretty good handle. This morning, I went out to test some...