Cascade Pool Motor/Heater & Pipe Kaput

 

Like most people I presume streets and infrastructure the newer parts of town are in better shape, and though the older parts get less, they need more attention. So you can imagine my consternation at the Park Board Meeting Monday 14 August to hear that we have to buy a new pool (pump, motor and piping. The pool has been in service 3 years, 1 a Covid year in which it was only open 2 weeks)

The problem was caused by a bolt of lightning that either cut the electricity or caused it to surge during a recent storm. That shut off the pump but not the heater. With no cold water, the heater went nuts, and essentially blew out not only the pump but a length of pipe, which has to be replaced as well.

 For all the raving about the wonders of computerized new technology, the equipment is very sensitive and cannot withstand shocks like electrical fluctuations due to lightening, which causes many of my newer appliances to go out and need their clocks reset, etc.

            As it just happened, City Administrator Lisa Kotter gave no estimate of the cost of replacing the pump, heater and pipe.  She did, however, inform the Park Board that the city’s insurance won’t cover replacement because "We have a $5,000 deductible."