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No matter where I source motor bonding lugs, they rust within a year and the screw cannot be removed. Does anyone know where I can get lugs that don't rust or corrode? I have yet to use brass lugs, just copper.

Until now I have been using a standard wall brush to clean the bottom on my plaster pool. The wall brush has seen a useful life and now needs to be replaced. If there a specific type of brush recommended for cleaning the pool floor or is a standard wall brush sufficient? Thank you.

I'm looking for something protective to wear when pouring chlorine, because even a stray drop will bleach my clothing. It would be nice to find something easy to put on and flexible enough to not hinder carrying and pouring five gallon carboys. Any thoughts? Thank you.

I got disgusted replacing the plastic Pentair filter valves every few years. Each replacement cost about $25. For $38.64, I got a beautifully machined brass valve and pressure gauge assembly, including tax and shipping, It's a thing of beauty and will last forever. Take that, Pentair...

There is a fine deal for a 14oz jar of Super Lube 41160 Synthetic Grease. I would love to use this product as opposed to the overpriced Magic Lube. Link There are numerous posts on this board with various opinions, with a few recommending Super Lube. As one poster put it, I would be glad to...

The original skimmer baskets for the Baker Hydro skimmers finally need to be replaced. My guess is they are original from 1971! The OEM part number is 51-B-1026. I have found what appear to be OEM replacements and a never ending litany of unbranded parts. I'm confused on what to purchase as a...

I'm close to pulling the trigger on the purchase of a new heat pump. Based on several posts. I contacted Marc Miller of www.heatpumpsuppliers.com. Marc is very knowledgeable and has spent a great deal of time discussing my needs and options. He has recommended two manufacturers: Hydro Royal...

I currently have a 2 hp single-speed motor on a Challenger pump and an FNS Plus 48. I have purchased a two-speed 1.5 hp motor and matching impeller which I will install on the existing wet end in place of the 2hp motor. Fortuitously, a free Pentair FNS Plus 60 was up for grabs, and is now...

Yesterday, I was on the pool deck for the first time in at least two months. As I approached the deep end, I heard a faint noise coming from the equipment area. As I got closer, I caught a faint burning smell and felt my stomach sink as I realized it was my pump running - and running dry to...

Thought the group would find this article interesting, despite the gross results of large pool tests. https://www.wsj.com/articles/is-that-pool-really-sanitary-new-chemical-approach-has-answers-1500642001

I'm looking for a ball valve suitable for installation adjacent to my vacation puck feeder. Standard PVC valves quickly accumulate chlorine residue preventing valve operation. Thank you.

Got a sweet, sweet deal on a Century B2982 motor, with no timer. At $175, I could not pass up the opportunity. This leaves me with the question of how to control this two speed motor. My current timer is a Tork P1104-M mechanical timer inside a Tork PP-125-R-P4 panel. Perfect for single speed...

As mentioned in my previous thread, I'm planning to upgrade to a two speed pump. Replacing the motor with a two speed Century B2983 and keeping the wet end was the original thought. However, it occurred that an analysis of purchasing a new pump is in order, especially if my current equipment...

I'm replacing the motor on my Challenger CF-NI-2A High Flow pump, because it is tripping the GFCI breaker, 15 years old, and single speed. Photos below of current pump and motor. Before ordering the motor, I need to verify that I selected the correct motor. After looking at so much data over...

Although there are plenty of informative posts about unexpected CYA levels upon opening, I post mine because of unexpected results based upon the quantity and types of chemicals added over the past month. The pool was closed early September 2015. Balanced with a CYA value of 60 Water lowered...