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    Intermatic timer not switching OFF pump.

    Hi: My Intermatic timer keeps the correct time. It turns ON the pump. It just won't turn it OFF. I bought new trippers. I made sure the tripper was pushed all the way in. I then hand tightened the screw. (still didn't turn off) I then tighten it with pliers. (still didn't turn off) I made...
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    Variable speed pump settings?

    Hi: I have a 20,000 gallon pool with a small (3 person) spa. I had an old A.O. SMITH single speed pool pump 1.5 HP RPM 3450. It did a good job but it had a small leak. Rather than fix it I purchased a Jandy VSFLOPRO to save on my electric bill. The old pump ran for 7 hours and did a good job...
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    Is Black Algae sometimes not controllable?

    Hi: I have really bad black algae pool problems in late Spring. I don't want to go through the nightmare again this year. The pool looks great now. The algae is much less of a problem in early summer and after... But there's still some very mild green algae on the steps and in certain...
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    What variable speed pump should I buy?

    Hi: I have a 25,000 gallon pool with a small (3 person) spa. I currently have an old 1.5 HP single speed pump. To save on my electric bill I'm considering buying ($699) a Pentair 1.5 HP VS 342001. One of my friends seems to think a 2.0 with a Full head would be better, but those pumps seem to...