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Looking into next season, starting to plan out adding automation system to our pool… keep the dream alive while the weather turns and the pool hibernation/winterization period begins. Current Equipment: * Hayward TriStar VSP * Hayward AquaRite T-15 SWG * Hayward Color logic LED lights (two) *...

Thanks for the help. Have a go kit on standby just in case!

Whoops - updated signature — Hayward TriStar VS 900 1.85HP TriStar VS 900

Likely a contributor to my failed pump motor / shaft seal — our impeller gets a lot of pine needles to the point of needing to dismantle the power end off the pump, pull out the needles that are stuck, and then reassemble. Signs I’ve needed to do this included air in the strainer basket, low Flo...

Thanks folks — disassembled the pump and the motor was not in my skill set to repair — through bolts snapped and going down the replace the power end route. Fingers crossed that’s all I need to do, especially given we’re at end of season. I did also order a proper shaft seal and will install...

Thank you 1poolman1! I had not found that link and $1,200 is a lot better than $1,700 I had found. Is replacing the bearings worth a shot or if water got into the pump, just replace the whole power end? Also - is there anything special I need to take into consideration due to having a salt...

Our 4 year old pump is failing. The noise level is high and I removed the impeller to find salt build up behind the shaft seal. I cleaned it up and reassembled it for the season with the expectation that we'll need to replace the motor. A full replacement would be the most expensive and...

Another day, another video -- liner prep : and install Water inbound!

And Day 4 Video - Vermiculite!

Day 3 - Electrical

Walls are up!