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Melissa Andrade Melissa Andrade is offline
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Default Need ideas for less expensive pool cover & motor replacement

On Tue, 4 May 2010 01:23:18 -0700, Melissa Andrade wrote:

Since it's a "safety" feature, I didn't expect parts to be cheap but my
vinyl Infinity 4000 pool cover was quoted at 3,000 dollars and the motor at
1,200 dollars.


It's apparently a 3/4 horsepower motor shown here
http://www.poolcoverssa.co.za/infinity.html

1200 dollars seems steep for a 3/4 hp motor, even if it is submersible.

Do you think a "regular" 3/4 hp motor will work in its place?

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