Motor replacement -- Most reliable website for online ordering?

[tphaggerty]

More than likely you can get by with LESS pump, rather than more. Most pool builders oversize pumps. What you need to know is how many suction side inlets do you have and how big are the pipes, how many returns do you have and how big are the pipes. Also, unless your solar is on a 2nd story, you really don't need to upsize the pump for solar. Poolplaza.com has good pump info, I have not bought from them, but the website is really informative.

Living in CA, you should look at getting a 2 speed or multi-speed pump. If they aren't already required, they are going to be soon. You should be able to get a significant kickback from your electric company for installing an approved pump (call them before buying anything).

[bmb408]

Decided to just order a new replacement motor, impeller, shaft seal, and pump housing seal.

Also, this is a good opportunity to move my DE filter to the other cement pad we have. It'll give me more room around the pump/motor area, and around the filter for future servicing.


Lastly, while the water evaps from the pool I think I want to get the tiled calcium build up off. Can anyone recommend products for doing so?

[topless]

I went to Graingers, through my job, we have an account there.
Most electric motor repair shops carry replacement motors and you may find their prices quite competitive, especially since you won't have to pay freight. The A.O. Smith motors come with a 1 year warranty.