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  1. smittysmith55

    1 HP Pump motor shot. Can I replace w/ 2HP waterfall motor?

    Again, 1st summer newbie here. My pump motor is dying, judging from the awful grinding noise it's been making, at increasing loudness. I've had a terrible time finding a legit pool company in the midwest (not too many pools in my town), so I feel the need to take matters into my own hands. I...
  2. smittysmith55

    Loud Pool Pump Problems. Do I replace or fix?

    This is my second thread on this forum. You all helped so much with the last thread, so I'm hoping for good results this time as well! I recently moved into a house with a pool, so I've been teaching myself everything as I go. The previous owner (only here for 2 years) did not know anything...
  3. smittysmith55

    Noob used a LOT of (Sodium Dichlor) "Shock Plus," Issues!

    Sorry for the minor wall of text. TL;DR at end. This is my first season with a pool. My mom moved into a house with a 15,000 gallon pool. Opening went pretty smoothly, and we've had a couple of excellent parties in a beautifully clear pool. I've only been able to check my mom's pool status...