Recent content by slawless

This is just an FYI if anyone cares. I thought it was interesting. As the pool sits over the winter rain comes in and the pump on the first step pumps it out. Salt water is heaver than fresh water. So the question was: Is there a significant difference between the chemical concentration at the...

I'll give you may 2 cents. First a disclaimer: I have a decent knowledge of home electric BUTTTT... I am NOT an electrician. As I see your setup, you have power coming into a box you call the subpanel. This sends a feed to the Timer which controls and powers your pump. A second feed goes to...

Critters I never thought of. The heater is inside a workshop but mice can get anywhere. That's a good reason to leave it the way it is. thanks. I second your WORD OF CAUTION. I have a relative who is an electrician and taught me much over the years. I don't know any plumbers. Water leaks are...

I had my pool redone. the old pool had a simple pump and a simple heater. I had both wired to a single intermatic timer. The timer turned on and killed the power to both at the same time. A fireman switch shut off the heat a few minutes ahead of time. Probably the way most are wired. The new...