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    After backwash motor won't come on?!

    backwashed..now motor won't power back on. A friend says prob the start/run capacitor..but doesn't the motor at least "hum" when it's a bad capacitor? It's dead silent..no sound at all. I put a multi meter on it. Has power to the breaker and the leads going into the pump. 124v on each side...
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    Who uses a portable pump for spring clean ups? Tell me about your set up. I use a 3/4hp/1.0sf Hayward super pump. I feel like i need more power!

    The 3/4 hp pulls 11.0 amps. I would love to jump to a 1 1/2 hp but think it pulls like 18.6 amps and am afraid I would start tripping breakers?! Maybe my only options are a 1.0hp? Think they pull like 15.0 amps. Any suggestions?
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    1hp impeller with 1.5hp motor (super pump) will it work?

    I'm replacing a motor that was a 1hp/1.5sf w/ a 1.5hp/1.0sf (same difference right?) ..but noticed it had a 1hp impeller mounted to it from previous install before. This will work right? Just move less water gpm. I know you can't go the other way..bigger impeller on smaller hp motor since it...