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Century H-SQ1102 1 HP square flange 48Y frame pool pump motor

September 5, 2026AppaeTech Pool Supply

48Y vs. 56Y Pool Pump Motor Frames: What's the Difference? (Century H-SQ1102 vs B2748)

48Y and 56Y pool pump motors look almost the same, but they do not always mount the same way. Here is how to tell which frame you have and how...

Hayward GLX-FLO-25 half inch MPT flow switch with 25 foot cable for AquaRite and Goldline salt systems

September 5, 2026AppaeTech Pool Supply

Hayward AquaRite Says No Flow With the Pump Running? How to Test the GLX-FLO-25 Flow Switch

If your Hayward salt system shows a no flow light while the pump is clearly running, the GLX-FLO-25 flow switch is one of the first things to check. Here is...

Hayward W3VSP26615 Super Pump VS variable speed pool pump with OmniX, 1.65 THP

September 5, 2026AppaeTech Pool Supply

Hayward Super Pump VS 615 vs. 620: Which Variable Speed Pump Do You Need? (W3VSP26615 vs W3VSP26620)

The Hayward W3VSP26615 and W3VSP26620 are the same Super Pump VS pump in two sizes, 1.65 THP and 2.25 THP. Here is how to tell which one your pool actually...

Pentair 472734 control board assembly for UltraTemp and ThermalFlo pool heat pumps

September 5, 2026AppaeTech Pool Supply

Pentair UltraTemp Heat Pump Not Turning On? How to Check the 472734 Control Board

If your Pentair UltraTemp heat pump won't turn on, runs the fan but never heats, or shows a dead display, the 472734 control board is a common cause. Here is...

Pentair 353010 strainer pot assembly for SuperFlo variable speed pool pumps

September 4, 2026AppaeTech Pool Supply

Pentair SuperFlo Leaking From the Strainer Pot? How to Fix It (Model 353010)

Water pooling in front of your Pentair SuperFlo is usually a lid o-ring, a drain plug, or a cracked strainer pot. Here is how to tell which one you have...

Hayward SP32950VSP TriStar VS 950 variable speed pool pump

September 4, 2026AppaeTech Pool Supply

Hayward TriStar VS 900 vs. VS 950: Which Variable Speed Pump Do You Need? (SP32900VSP vs SP32950VSP)

The Hayward TriStar VS 900 (SP32900VSP) and TriStar VS 950 (SP32950VSP) look nearly identical but come in two different horsepower ratings. Here is how to tell which one your pool...

Pentair 355667 large pool pump strainer basket replacement

September 4, 2026AppaeTech Pool Supply

Cracked Pool Pump Basket? Why the Pentair 355667 Is Worth Replacing Right Away

A cracked pump strainer basket lets debris reach your impeller and can lead to a damaged seal or wet end. Here is how to spot a bad Pentair 355667 basket,...

Swimables SW-41-060 pressure switch for Pentair MasterTemp and Sta-Rite Max-E-Therm pool heaters

September 4, 2026AppaeTech Pool Supply

Pentair MasterTemp Shutting Off or Showing Low Water Flow? How to Test the Pressure Switch (SW-41-060)

If your Pentair MasterTemp or Sta-Rite Max-E-Therm quits on a water flow warning while the pump is clearly running, the pressure switch is one of the first parts to check....

Pentair 42001-0402 2 inch union slip kit for MasterTemp and Sta-Rite Max-E-Therm pool heaters

September 4, 2026AppaeTech Pool Supply

Pool Heater Leaking Where the Pipes Connect? Check the Unions First (Pentair 42001-0402)

Water pooling under your pool heater usually gets blamed on the heat exchanger, but a worn union is a far more common cause. Here is how to tell the difference...