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So you get a key for 24 hours total and a GPS unit. It's up to you to find the pool if you want to take a dip. http://gizmodo.com/you-can-swim-in-a-secret-pool-in-the-mojave-desert-if-1597003794 I'm curious what process they use to keep it sanitized. And how long before it's location is...

My 3 year old Superpump motor did the same thing 2 summers ago (due to water). Picked up some new sealed bearings at a local automotive store and replaced them. Thing ran and sounded great. For the cost of the bearings (less then $15) might be worth a try just to see. I had to replace my motor...

Thanks again for all the advice. I contacted the company to get further clarification. This is what I received in response. They suggested: Pool Heat Pump: Gulfstream (made in USA), model HE125RA Pool Gas Heater: Lochinvar Energy Rite model I then told them I was interested more in solar...

Gotcha, I think they cover that stuff with the kits. The site says all prepackaged systems include the following: Panels 1 Panel Kit per panel 1 System Kit 1 Vacuum Breaker 200ft of Strap Auto Temp Controller

I've been dragging my feet on this, but I think I'm ready to bite the bullet, since my wife wont get in the pool, due to the water temperature. I'm going to run the "in" piping under the eave of my house to the panels, that will allow drainage back towards the system for winterization. I will...

Does the drainage have to be there constantly? If not I could add some sort of pvc manual open drain near the input of the panel that I could drain during manually. I see though that it might be better to just run the input under the eaves and into the panels. Seems there might be less work for...

So I was able to get up on the roof and get some better measurements. South Roof It looks like I'll be able to go with either 8' or 10' panels. If the spacer kits can span about 2' then yes I could put a spacer kit on there. Here is how I figured I would have to run my PVC to hook this up...

I looked into the manuals and their install process. It seems pretty straight forward for hooking up. I've been looking at the Techno-Solis or Vortex. I would like to install them on my South facing roof (pool is also on the South side of the house, in the sun most of the day). But my outdoor...

I would try a pair of channel lock pliers, or an adjustable wrench. I've had luck getting those in there at an angle and still getting a bite on something. If you can't get it out at all, you can always invest in the Vac Plus II plate for the Kreepy Krauly. This vac plate just assembles onto...

I think they work. We have had a blue and clear one over the past few years. We left ours on when not in use, and we've seen temperatures rise upwards in the 90's. That's too warm for my taste, so we would just leave it off a few days and the temp would drop. Given this information, my pool is...

What they said. Before we bought a cover roller, we used to use two people, and grab the corners at one end, and fold it in half. Then continue the processes until it was a managble size to get out of the pool. Then once out, we rolled it and sat it aside. With one person this is quite...

Well I was able to get everything installed on Saturday, and finally got things up and running Sunday. Here are some pictures. Angle view Straight on view New high/low switch in line Now for my questions. I've had it running on high for the past few days to get the pool clean from the first...

So, I received my motor yesterday. I test fitted it to the pump and all seems to be in order. but due to the weather I couldn't do much more with hooking it up. Now i'm going to have to wire this up and know i'll need to add a switch. Currently my motor and pool light are hooked up with this 2...

I took the dive and went with the Emerson, a new seal kit and a 1hp impeller. I did some more extensive research, and I know it's just a few pennies more savings a month, it was the only motor of the two they had in stock. My dad has also heard of Emerson motors, so that gave me some confidence...

I found these diagrams. And I see what you mean that it's a bigger motor. My current Super Pump EB2975 I'll look at the pump housing when I get home and see if it's removable, and how I may mount this bigger motor.

Thanks for this extra bit of information. Where did you happen to locate that at? I didn't see it.

Yeah PSW gave me that kit. http://goo.gl/NiZOl5 I have to check, but I think I already have that from when I was going to replace my seals last year due to the leak that cause this whole mess. *Found it, this is the kit I bought. So I should stick with the Century B2975 or Emerson EB2975 for...

I thank everyone here for all the help and information they provided. Now I'm just trying to decid which route to go with all this information. I called PoolSupplyWorld again to verify the fit of the two motors listed above (B2975 and EB2975), and the guy suggested I call Hayward first to...

I talked to them and the rep said that B2975 wasn't listed as energy efficient? but this one was. http://www.poolsupplyworld.com/US-Motors-EB2975-Emerson-56-J-Frame-C-Flange-65in-Diameter-Dual-Speed-10012HP-Full-Rated-Pool-and-Spa-Motor-6513A-230V/EB2975.htm So now I'm kind of unsure. Sent...

I'll give them a call when I get home today. Thanks for the help. I'll check back with any other questions. Just out of curiousity, what's the difference in size on the impeller? Is it just the shaft length or the actual impeller diameter?

Based on all the information i've received I found this B2975. Is this what i'm looking for? http://www.grainger.com/product/CENTURY-Pool-Motor-16U464?s_pp=false http://www.emotorpro.com/116hp230v8525amps638diaframecentury2speedpoolpumpmotor-b975.aspx If not, the pricing on these two seems much...

Thanks Chris, A few more questions. I do plan on installing some solar heating (possibly this season). Should I keep a 1.5hp for that, or would the 1hp suffice? I also noticed that the motor in the link is a square flange. My current motor has a round flange. Would this create any type of issue?

I like the idea of keeping my current timer. So i'll look into a manual switch. I have two returns/skimmers. The only other thing I have that wasn't listed is a Creepy Krawler (not used often) and the vac hose to clean the bottom of the pool. Would you recommend a 3/4hp or a 1hp motor then...

Received the motor from my father, and it would have worked, except for the square flange on the front instead of the round. So I have to purchase one. I currently have the Intermatic T104R. Single throw, double pole timer box. On purchasing a 2 speed motor, would I need to get one with a built...

I found this thread and it seems to describe my issue exactly. I looked into the motor replacement he recommended and it seems to be a 2 speed as you suggested instead of a variable speed. At about half the cost to just replace the motor portion itself. 2-Speed 56J Pool Motors B969 1.5hp...

Kind of bummed my pump didn't last more than 4 seasons before crapping out. After searching around, I think that one I listed is made for an above ground pool, spa or hot tub. Not an inground like mine. Although i'm not 100% sure on that. I'm also not sure on the HP of the unit, but it is a two...

So my Hayward 1.5 hp Super Pump (single speed) was leaking last summer. I replaced all the seals on it, and it still leaked. After the season was over I took it off the pool and cleaned it up, stored it in my shed for the winter. I pulled it out this past weekend to get my pool up and running...

Hey Ike, thanks for that information. I'm going to go look at some of the suggest, and do some research on them to see what fits my application the best.

My roof has a slight angle to it, so run off wouldn't be an issue. Also it's easy to access to the roof, so from what I've read, the setup part of the units themselves would be the most difficult. It seems leaving them up is easier than taking them down at the end of each season, if that's even...

I'm hoping to get solar panels for this swim season. I normally open the pool in May, but don't swim until the end of the month or June, depending on the weather. And I close the pool in Sept-Oct depending on weather, but pool isn't used much due to the water temp. I would like to keep the...