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Oooh... there goes another $1500 in the money pit! I guess I'll keep it running till it dies and then replace it. Thanks for your input.

Thanks for your response. - No dry running - Pump was installed in 2013. What is the life of these things?

My pump (Jandy 2.7HP Variable Speed Model# VSSHP270AUT) has started making a cracking noise. The noise is coming from the motor side and NOT the pump side. So it can't be the impeller. Please click on the following link with audio/video: https://photos.app.goo.gl/VhY4bohJRmcCWNCy5 What do you...

Do you want to sell your booster? Mine just died.

That's what I'm leaning towards. Thanks for seconding me. There is a 5th option... replacing it with a new robotic cleaner. Thoughts?

So the new (to me) pool had it's first mechanical issue last week. The booster pump for the pool vacuum quit on me. I don't know if running it for 24 hrs had anything to do with it but it's no longer working. When I turn it on, it makes a humming noise for 5 seconds before turning off. It tries...

Alright... I'll put my trust in your guys and order the kit. May God (and you all) be with me!

I have the exact same issue. The pump hums for 5-6 seconds and then stops. If I keep the switch on, it tries again after a few minutes, hums for 5-6 seconds, and then turns off again. Two questions: 1. Did you find a to-do guide to test and replace the capacitor? 2. Since it was not the...

Thank you for your prompt request. I am currently using 5-in-1 test strips simply because I don't want to invest in a $100 test kit until I can convince myself that "I got this!". ;) Hope you understand. I'm currently running only the main 2.7HP VSD pump @ 1750 RPM for 8 hrs/day. Not running...

Hello, I am brand new pool owner and this is my first pool. Thank you all for your help. So I bought a house and did not get to the pool till after a month without any pool service. I checked the chemistry and found the pH to be very low (6.8). I added 15 lbs. of soda ash in one go and have not...