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  1. deathbypool

    Need to replace pump motor: will it work with Intermatic timer? Other options?

    The pump is still working/circulating water. However, it started leaking yesterday. As the motor housing is corroded, I was going to replace the entire motor (as opposed to changing out seals/gaskets, etc.) Apparently, some motor replacements cannot be shipped to California & am only seeing the...
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    Drain & refill: algae was out of hand

    EDITED as I found a paper from the original build in 1989! Please help me figure out how many gallons this amoeba-shaped "sports" pool is! Length: 35 ft Width at widest part: 15.5 ft Shallow on both ends: 3.5 ft Deep end in the middle: 6 ft Using online calculations, I *think* it's 12,500...
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    This is a long overdue hello!

    I should've joined many moons ago as this pool is killing me! I'm excited to finally be here as I'm taking care of my folks' older pool - which has been neglected to say the least. Incoming post asking for help with algae issue........... in 3, 2, 1...... :)