Recent content by scoop302

I recently upgraded to a 2 speed super flow and have to manually switch the speeds. I also am in the process of replacing the skimmer basket as it was leaking, and I still have to install the hayward star-clear filter, plus I think one of my valves is leaking. I am interested in putting in a SWG...

Re: Replacement recommendation: .75 HP 1-speed for energy ef I am going through this right now. After a posting here, The many replies I got were to go 2 speed. I had to do pump also as I had a C flange pump. The replies I got steered me to the 2 speed 1hp super pump I got on Amazon. Waiting...

Sorry to hear about your leak. I had one and it drove me crazy to find it. It is amazing the knowledge you gain when you encounter something like this. The first things to do are eliminate the obvious, pool light, return jets, etc. Use a dye syringe to see if there are leaks around these. pool...

is this a 230v motor? If so, is 230v getting to the motor? Each leg (black and white or red) should have about 120v on them. Is the green or bare copper wire connected to motor's green screw? Is the green or bare copper bonding wire connected to the outside of the motor? This is different and...

Amazon has the superflo for $425 with unions for 1 1/2 in, 2" out. I just worry that I spend $200 on a motor, the pump breaks and a new pump is more than $225 and requires a square flange motor. With jacuzzi out of business, the equipment 8 years old, kind of seems like a big chance? I was just...

The system was installed by previous owner in 2004-2005. The problem is the parts are not available and if the pump breaks? The motor is a 1hp, 1.25sf energy efficient. It is a 56J frame with C flange. from what I see, the superflo is I believe a 56 frame with a square flange. I may be wrong...

I am a new member and have spent the past few days reading all I can on this site. I have a couple of questions though that I need help with. I have an concrete IG pool that is 12k gal. with no water features, no spa. 2 main drains 23' and 25' from pump, 1 skimmer 30' from pump. There are 3...