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    impeller rating on upgraded single speed to 2-speed motor and/or VS motors.

    I'm replacing my single speed 2.6 THP motor with a 2-speed with the same horsepower rating. I was wondering about low speed horsepower vs. the impeller size? I assume I don't have to change out the impeller...but I read a few threads about using a higher rated impeller with a lower horsepower...
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    filter lid came off, pump motor doesn't work now - trips breaker

    I have a couple problems right now - pump motor is tripping the breaker and I think it burned out when the filter lid came off last night. I went to my pool last night and saw quite a bit of water loss - way below the skimmer. The pool lid was off so I assume the pump expelled water from the...
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    Pentair CCP240 filter housing broke - manufacturer date?

    My filter housing has a crack and from my research apparently I should buy a new one instead of trying to patch it. The replacement part comes in two different versions depending on mfg. date: part# 178578 Tank Bottom Assy. (after 11/98) part# 178559 Tank Bottom Assy., (before 11/98)...
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    beginning pool maintenance : how to tell my sanitizer type?

    I am starting the maintenance of a pre-existing pool/spa. I'm not sure what type of sanitizer it is using. Is there a way to distinguish just by inspection? For example chlorine vs. bromine vs. baquacil I'm concerned about getting the wrong test kit. For example if I test for chlorine, but the...