Recent content by zawmoo

Thanks James. I checked. Unfortunately, here, a little further north in Kern County, they didn't have any applicable rebate for me at the moment. It's all good. I've gotten a couple that they offer like toilet and smart thermostat already :) . So great to hear! I'll save this model information...

Thanks wireform. Unfortunately, I'm way below average in being handy and I didn't really know any handyman yet though I've been looking for one. It's ok. I already saved 6 years of pool maintenance fee since I discovered this website. Also, fortunately for me in this matter, due to off season...

Thank you James. Actually, I am contemplating this as well. I do have a quote already from a local store (Pentair dealer) the other day. $2300 installed (tax included) with 3 years parts & labor warranty, 4th & 5th year motor & drive warranty, on IntelliPro3 VSF 3.0 HP, model #013075. Seems like...

Quick follow up question poolman. Seems NPTQ125 I ordered, as well as NPTQ165 are out of stock at the website I ordered. Currently thinking about buying from other places. However, some of the sites don't have good reviews. I do see INYOPools has NPTQ270. Can I just get that or and run it with...

You're absolutely right. After reading around, I realized my motor was 1.25 THP due to the SF and title 20 goes by THP. The pool store must have installed the old stock they have. I'm watching YouTube videos now on installing the Nidec and the seals you've described. Will go ahead and give it a...

https://youtu.be/r2EB8J7X-Mg If above doesn't play, here is the direct link to video. Please see it for the noise I'm getting. The 7-year-old pump motor is getting noisy and seems to be leaking a little. Is it time for me to get a new motor? I've got a Sta-Rite P4E6D-186L with PLM150 cartridge...