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Thank you!

Filter pressure runs about 12 normally after backwashing. New sand installed this year when we opened the pool. We are trenching a new dedicated outlet to that area now.

It’s a 110v. Wiring is all in good condition. Motor doesn’t sound any different to me. Just shutting off, I think because of overheating. Unfortunately, I think I will need to replace the pump, but really can’t do a $800-1000 pump right now. Copy all. Thank you for the help. Yes it’s a heavy...

I’m not sure how to do this. I will look into it when I can. Thank you.

I actually noticed an issue like as if it wasn’t running as long as it was supposed to be, but wasn’t sure. Seemed like an issue of circulation in the pool has been an issue.

Even with turning 1 of the return lines off, it is still happening sadly.

Roger that. I will add another suction line. Thank you!

The shaft does turn freely. There are no strange sounds. A smaller than 1HP pump? Will I also need to replace my filter?

Yes it’s used and I definitely think work has been done on it before, I may just need to get a new pump. This one has a built in timer which has been nice and I haven’t found another with that. This one is also a 1HP, but when I looked up the sand filter it seems to be rated for 1.5HP, unless...

I’ll try to get the label from the wet end tomorrow if it’s still there. I do think work has been done at some point on this pump as I changed a seal and the long bolts that go through from the back end had been broken off at the ends and it does not all come completely apart, so I can’t...

And here is my plumbing.

Here are the models.