LOL, Carl---trying to keep the BIG hole in the ground from being conducive to koi!!

TheGoose, I misspoke when I said pump--actually what I meant was motor for the pump. I have a Hayward superpump with currently a 1 HP A.O. Smith motor. The pieces of my pump are intact, because I've learned to replace them myself one at a time, so I basically have a new pump. The motor is what burned out--spent too much time with a leaking shaft seal and the bearings rusted out. Anyway, bought the new 1 HP replacement (identical to my old one) for $180, including shipping. Ordered it the night of the 20th, arrived on the night of the 23rd. And ordered through the Amazon link, so hopefully PF will see a donation from the sale.

Janet