Just a quick update-- 5 minutes, a $30 impeller, and TA DA--my pump is working again!!!!

This time, though, the connection coming from the back of the impeller where it screws onto the motor shaft is made of metal instead of plastic, so hoping for a much longer life for this one!!

The good news is that even though the pump was off for 2 1/2 days of 98 degree Louisiana sunshine, once I got it going again this morning and tested the water, I had only lost 3 ppm of chlorine over that time--thank goodness for high CYA levels!!!! So my chlorine was at 4, added a healthy dose of bleach, and we're back in business. What a relief!!

To those who are completely intimidated by taking the pump apart to look for problems, it's REALLY not a huge deal--it's not nearly as complicated as it sounds. I was that way but after this whole experience I wouldn't hesitate for a second to take it apart again if I needed to (here's hoping that doesn't happen!! )

Janet