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    Filter bulkhead repair, how to tighten that giant nut.

    I recently had to repair a bulkhead on my Triton II sand filter, i've seen plent of old threads asking how to tighten the 3 1/4 bulkhead nut inside the filter tank. I have a method that I've used several times that lets you hand tighten it and get a good seal. After removing the old bulkhead...
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    Buy a new motor or replace entire pump?

    I did some research on the different types and found this replacement motor, looks like it will bolt right up to the old pump and I wont have to change any of the plumbing. A.O. Smith 1.65 HP Variable Speed Pool Pump Motor Square Flange - ECM16SQU - INYOPools.com
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    Buy a new motor or replace entire pump?

    Here are the specs on he pool: 27k 18x36 inground vinyl liner, Sta-rite P2RA5F-125L pump, Triton II filter w/zeobrite, Intermatic T10404R Control, Polaris 3900 sport w/PB4-60 pump, Jandy Lite 2 LJ250 NG heater I added this to my signature after the post above. The equipment was here when I...
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    Buy a new motor or replace entire pump?

    Looks like what i have is an older Sta-rite pump with an A.O.smith motor. The motor keeps overheating and tripping the thermal switch about every 20 min. causing it to shut down, it starts up again after it cools down. I can find replacement motors for $160-$180, but i am considering replacing...
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