Pretty sure I burned up my motor by not checking my "skimmer sock" regularly enough here at the beginning of the season. I probably shouldn't have even had it on there with all the debris this early. I will try to take it in to see if it is repairable, but assuming it's not, I want to get a jump on what to do.

I currently have a one speed 1.5 HP motor with a 19" sand filter. From reading on here, I feel like it's too much pump for my filter. Of course, when I call the store, they say that's standard for a 24' AG. I am used to running the pump 24/7. If I go to a 3/4 or 1HP variable speed, will I be able to keep it on "low" and run it all day and see the same results (i.e. clear water)?

Thanks for any help!