Just when we think we have expenses well within budget something pops. Here the pool pump as well as the backflow valve failed at the same time. It was questionable if we could get it up and running before the 4th.

 For a short term fix, while awaiting parts, the backflow was capped as you can see, just above the cut off section. The pump motor was clanking along for just one more day.

Just in time the new motor and valve arrived and Al got them installed. The total hit will be about $1,500.