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    Filter bulkhead repair, how to tighten that giant nut.

    I recently had to repair a bulkhead on my Triton II sand filter, i've seen plent of old threads asking how to tighten the 3 1/4 bulkhead nut inside the filter tank. I have a method that I've used several times that lets you hand tighten it and get a good seal. After removing the old bulkhead...
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    Buy a new motor or replace entire pump?

    Looks like what i have is an older Sta-rite pump with an A.O.smith motor. The motor keeps overheating and tripping the thermal switch about every 20 min. causing it to shut down, it starts up again after it cools down. I can find replacement motors for $160-$180, but i am considering replacing...