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  1. IcecreamMA

    New pump motor installed - ran for 10 seconds, made a pop sound then started smoking...

    New pool pump motor was installed, it was started up, ran for a few seconds then started smoking. After this first startup, there was spilled clear oil inside the back cover near the capacitor. The motor will turn on and run for 5-10 seconds, then make a click sound and turn off. It's not...
  2. IcecreamMA

    Help with SPA Main Drain Leak

    The main floor drain in my Spa (concrete & pebble-tec) has two 2" ports on it - one on the bottom and one of the side. The one on the side is connected to the actual drain whereas the port on the bottom is plugged with a white, square headed Hayward 2" plastic cap (like this). I've notice a...
  3. IcecreamMA

    Pentair Valve Leaking from Stem with New O-Rings and Diverter

    If I open my Pool Cleaner suction valve more then ~60% I get a suction leak. Once the valve is opened, air immediately gets in the pump lid, bubbles come through all returns and I can actually slightly hear the valve hissing. If I look at the valve after a while, I can see water all over the...