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My chemistry looks really good this Spring, but I do have a question about alternate forms of Chlorine. What's the math for equivalence between 6% bleach and 48% Hypo Clor? If we have our math right it actually looks pretty competitive. That surprises me as I've used BBB exclusively for...

I know not everyone is of a mind to rebuild a pump motor, but I can do the work and the bearings were $17 at the local bearing house. That makes it pretty affordable in my book. It's a Sta-Rite above ground filter with AO Smith #48 frame, 1hp motor. I do have a question, however. I've put a...

I have a Sta-Rite JWPA5EL-2A pump with AO Smith motor and a leaky impeller seal. I've obtained the new seal but can't figure out how to get the impeller off the motor shaft to get at the seal. The store where we bought it "thinks" it's left-hand threaded onto the motor shaft, but can't get it...

I have a 9500gal above ground pool with one 2'x20' solar panel. Unfortunately both the pool and the heater get more shade than ideal, but that's what my site gives me. A couple of nights ago I was doing my evening pool test/treat routine when the air conditioner kicked on, and with it my...

I have a Sta-Rite 1hp pump, model JWPA5EL-2A that is leaking at the shaft seal. Any idea if this pump can have the seals and bearings replaced?

I have a 12'x24' Doughboy pool with expandable liner, 9500 gallons total. I also have a winterizing problem that becomes a Spring opening problem. In this area we have long, cold, wet Falls in which the leaves fall over an extended period but the water doesn't freeze until late, and very...