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Just a quick update. Although I replaced the two SPECK pump gaskets, it didn't fix the leaking pump. Turns out I had the propellers O-Ring on backwards! The bad news is I ruined the O-ring in the process of taking it off. The good news is I didn't damage the propeller, and was able to re-use the...

Thanks again everyone for the help. I did eventually get the motor swapped out, keeping the SPECKS pump intact. It wasn't fun, but that was mostly because I didn't know what I was doing. I ended up taking the old motor with the propeller still attached and the Local Pool shop helped removed it...

Thanks everyone, sorry for the late replies, I was on a temporary duty assignment, but now I'm back home full time. Motor has been running fine now on low only. I'm trying to pull out the motor now. I've got a bunch of bolts out, but nothing wants to move, so I'm gonna look for some directions.

Motor seems to be sounding normal. It does seem to get hot enough to burn you, but I have no experience to compare this with, to know if this is normal or not.

Well I'm back :whoot: I separated the high-switch, here's what happened. 1. The Circuit breaker on the house is not popping anymore. 2. When turning the motor on high, it would run for a second, then cutoff. After about a minute the motor clicks (CB or relay) then you can turn the motor on...

Thanks, that gives me something feasible I can try, I'm a formal avionics guy so I should be able to check it out without hurting myself. :mrgreen: I'm across town this week, but I'll be able to make it home this weekend and give it a try disconnecting the low. I'll report back the results.

The timer switches it from low to high (the off switch is located elsewhere) I haven't opened it up to check the wires are secured I guess it's possible something worked loose?

Thank you for the help, there's a timer box that bypasses the toggle switch on the back of the motor. I'm not sure the brand of the motor, here's a pic of whats left.

Hey folks, hope everyone is doing well, it's warming up here is Texas and the kids are almost ready to start swimming again. Months ago, I let the pool sit for a few days and when I started the pump, it ran fine on low, but pops the circuit breaker when I switch it to high. So I'm wondering if...

Well I just got the spa/pool a few weeks ago and haven't spent much time in it. It may help you also, if you cut down on using soap because it dries out your skin. The doctor prescribed me Triamcinolone Acetonide .1% I didn't know at the time, but the rash was itching and the only relief I...

For what it's worth, I've had simular skin problems myself and they aren't related to the pool. If I take long hot showers, shower too much, use towels abrasively (instead of patting down) or if I work out too hard and over heat, I get flare-ups. I have a steriod cream prescription that works...

Hey folks I hope everyone had a great weekend. I retested the pool tonight, I figured I had drained half of it, but based on my test results I'd guess I only drained 1/3. My CH is 750 and my CYA is 200, I had to use a diluted sample to estimate that reading, it sure is hard to not see the...

Quick! Someone put me up for idiot pool owner of the month. We already know I cracked my SPA lens from having it drained with the light on. So I go to take out the bulb during lunch today and mis-stepped my combat boot over the drain...Crack :rant: Anyways, the lens may have to get ordered...

Thanks everyone for the help. I've drained about half of my pool, and in the process figured out I can turn my pool over in about 4 hours with the pump on low and 90 minutes with the pump on high. I wanted to re-test my water but I created another problem. I was draining the spa and forgot to...

Lol thank you for the help I do appreciate it, it's funny, I now have 4 testkits and not one of them is what I need! Now I find myself creating more questions than answers! I'm not complaining mind you, I'm just remembering when ignorance was bliss. :whoot: Can I make the repairs and clean...

OIC said the blind man :goodjob: I did ask but this was the only kit they had, the Pool kid seemed to think the FAS had tablets, but he wasn't familiar with the FAS-DPT kit. He asked when was the last time I drained my pool, I told him I've only had it for 2 weeks. He said I probably need to...

:grrrr: Yes I've been taken, but that's my fault for lack of attention to detail. As for the CYA test, I don't know what to say, I followed the instructions and when I filled the small tube up to the first indicator 1.8, the black dot had disappeared. I'm trying to figure out what am I missing...

Ok I admit it, I'm a little confused here, according to the pool calculator I should be adding some calcium chloride, and stabilizer. It does suggest adding some borax or soda ash but not the muriatic acid I just so happen to have 7 gallons of. I guess I need to know if I should be attacking...

Well I picked up a test kit today :mrgreen: This was a Leslie's Chlorine FAS-DPD Service Test Kit picked up for 70 USD. I was slightly intimidated when I first saw it, but presently surprised how much easier it was to use when compared to the other 5 way kit I have & the test strips. I...

Not sure what brand, they are the 3" type, the bucket says "Warehouse Pool Supply" which is the store the previous owners used. It says it's 99% with 90% available.

Thanks, I should add I do plan on keeping the pool open year round, perhaps using the heater to extend the season. Well the pool appeared to be getting chlorinated from a Model 320 Tablet chlorinator, but I turned if off, then a few days ago turned it up to .5, the first setting. Water looks...

Open question to the forum. I've started off with the Pool Master 5-way kit. Initially my FC/CC were off-the charts dark orange, so I turned off the automatic chlorinator. The PH was at 7.4 to 7.6 and the TA was 170, I had these same readings for several days. The pool's water was clear, but I...

Thank you, I've now read the Pool School from top to bottom! Up in dallas? Are you going to close your pool this winter? Thanks you, I wish I had figure that out before I joined the forum. I just bought one for like 30 bucks last weekend :hammer: I called the Pool company that put in the...

Thank you for the update, I have enjoyed reading this thread. I bought the Aquachem 6-way test strips last night to test my pool along side my 3-way test kit. For the strip I found most of the readings to be in-line with the 3-way kit, but did find it somewhat difficult to read the colors on the...

Time to join in the fun, I'm a new member who recently purchased a house with a used 1995 pool. I look forward to educating myself and soaking in as much as my pee-brain will tolerate. I'm still trying to collect stats on the pool and I need to ditch the 3-way test kit for something more...