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How to Install a Century 2.7HP Variable Speed Motor

If you currently have a single speed (SS) pump and you would like to reduce your pool operating costs by as much as 8... See more

How To Install a 2-Speed Motor and a T106 Timer

With the cost of electricity continuing to increase, it is a good idea to replace a single-speed motor with a more en... See more

How to identify your Pool Motor without the label

If your pool pump motor is exposed to the elements there is a good chance that the motor label may become too faded t... See more

How To Identify Pool Motor Types

There are five distinct electrical designs that are commonly found on swimming pool pumps and spa pumps. This guide b... See more

How to Identify Model Year of Your Hayward Northstar

In this guide, we explain how to identify your Hayward Northstar’s model year. It is important to know your Northstar... See more

How to Identify and Correct Air Leaks

If you see many bubbles coming out of your return lines into the pool, you probably have an air leak in your filtrati... See more

How To Fix a Hot Pump Motor

This guide discusses the common problems related to a motor that runs very hot. If not corrected, a continually overh... See more

How To Find the Right Capacitor For Your Pool Pump Motor

In this guide, we'll give you a step-by-step guide on the easiest ways to find the correct replacement capacitor for ... See more

How To Find The Correct Capacitor For Your Pool Pump Motor

In this guide, we explain how to find the correct capacitor for a pool or spa pump. Symptoms of a Failed Capacitor Mo... See more

How to Extend the Life of your Swimming Pool Motor

When it rains, does water pour onto the pool pump motor from the roof overhang, or, does the pool motor sit in a pudd... See more

How To Downsize a Pool Pump Impeller

If your pump is cavitating and significant bubbles are seen at the pool return ports, your pool pump HP may be too hi... See more

How to Diagnose and Repair Low Water Pressure from Pool Pump

Low water pressure in a pool is one of the most common issues. The cause of this problem can come from a number of so... See more

How To Determine Why a Pool Pump Won't Prime

This guide will explain how to troubleshoot a pool pump that is not priming. The most common causes of pool pump prim... See more

How To Determine Why a Motor Won't Start or Shuts Off

This guide discusses the common problems related to a motor that won't start or once it does start shuts off after 5 ... See more

How To Determine the Date Range of a Polaris PB4-60 Booster Pump

There have been three versions of the Polaris PB4-60 over the years. It is important to identify the exact date range... See more

How To Determine the Cause of Low Water Flow

This guide provides explanations and tips for troubleshooting your pool for low water flow issues. We also provide li... See more

How to Determine if My Pump Is a Sta-Rite Dura-Glas or Dura-Glas II

In this guide, we explain how you can identify whether you own a Sta-Rite Dura-Glas or Dura-Glas II, as well as deter... See more

How to Determine if My Dura-Glas Is Pre-'98 or 1998 to Present

This guide explains how to tell if your Sta-Rite Dura-Glas is a pre-1998 or post-1998 model. This differentiation is ... See more

How To Correct a Noisy Pump

This guide discusses the common causes a noisy pump and how to correct them. Step 1 Improper Pump mounting - If the ... See more

How To Clean Out a Pool Pump Impeller

Is your filter pressure running low or does your pump motor sound strained? Was your pool pressure fine a week or so ... See more

How To Choose The Right Replacement Pool Pump Motor

At one point or another, you will need to replace your pool pump motor. Replacing it with an exact match is important... See more

How To Change The Shaft Seal On A Polaris PB4-60 Booster Pump

A booster pump is required for certain Polaris pressure-side cleaners. Just like your swimming pool pump, they requir... See more

How To Change The Shaft Seal On A Hayward PowerFlo Pump

If your Hayward PowerFlo pump is leaking, it is likely the shaft seal on pump has failed. A failed shaft seal can cau... See more

How To Change The Shaft Seal On A Hayward Matrix Pump

If your Hayward Matrix pump is leaking, it is likely the shaft seal on the pump has failed. A failed shaft seal can c... See more

How To Adjust the V-Switch on a Hayward Super Pump Motor

If you remove or replace the V-Switch in your Hayward Super Pump motor, you may have to adjust the switch for optimum... See more

How To Add a Line to the Pool Bonding Wire

By code, all electrical pool devices, lights, pumps, control boxes etc., must be tied into (or bonded to) a common gr... See more

How the Common Capacitor Start Pool Motor Works

The Capacitor Start Pool Motor is one of the most common motors found on in-ground pool pumps . This style of motor h... See more

How A Pool Pump Works

This page provides a short tutorial on the main parts of a pool pump and how a pool pump works. This example describe... See more