Recent content by heyitsme06

recently went tru similar issue. could be as simple as replacing the capacitor. check this link out. http://blog.poolcenter.com/article.aspx?articleid=6357

they're a small company, don't really know any of the answers, Im guessing no to a lot of those. They're taking this as a learning experience, they did a good job on the new tile, just not so great on the leak repair... is there a place on the forum that I can search for recommended companies?

my parents pool has a structural leak. Their pool guy recommended a leak repair company. $350 later they pressure tested all lines and found 2 leaks in the spa return lines and also a leak in a crack. Fixed the spa return lines and ground into the crack with an angle grinder. The crack was...

so I brought the capacitor to grangier and they checked it and it is good...is the big capacitor on top(the one I removed) the run capacitor? I tried to remove the back cover of the motor to see if I check if there is another capacitor there but couldn't open it up. is this where the start...

removed the capacitor...tested it...and the needle moved a little less than halfway and then back to zero... does that mean the capacitor is good?

I will try to remove the capacitor tonight and try that route first... Do I check both of them/replace both of them? my pump has the big hump on top that is the capacitor inside... if this route doesn't work...How can I make sure I order the correct motor replacement...I am unsure of what info...

I removed the cap from the back of the motor and can turn the motor with my fingers...I am just not sure if the fix is as easy as replacing the cap...which is this something that I have to remove and try and get it at leslies? or is it cheaper to order online? I don't want to replace it and...

I read on other similar threads that its the capacitor...how hard is it to replace this? and do these symptoms sound like its the capacitor? how do I know which one I need and do I need to remove the pump to change this part? thanks.

This is actually my parents pool, who they just moved in. Its a free form in ground concrete pool with a spa attached. My guess is its about 20k gallons, they have a Pentair Challenger 2hp, and a pentair filter. Not sure of its DE or cartridge. I don't know if the 2hp pump was original from...

So my pump motor is going out, my pump is a 2HP Pentair Challenger. The motor is starting to not work well. What I mean by that is that the motor upon start will make a loud whining noise and sometimes simply shut off since I guess it is not turning the impeller. I popped the cap off at the back...

hate to bump a 5 year old thread, but Im looking for motor repair in texas, near the Dallas Ft Worth Area. figured it was worth a shot.

thanks for the reply heavyzee, what is the wedge for? and is it something I could buy at leslies?

anyone?

so my parents just purchased a home that their pool needed some work. We are finally down to the light and I ordered a pentair amerlite, thinking doesn't get any more standard than than. But when it came in we soon realized the bottom mounting point is different on the amerlite. The anthony pool...

thanks for the replies, so a small update I was able to find the impeller and diffuser although the impeller is for a 1HP, so no big deal as long as the pump works correctly. the website I ordered from was pool parts unlimited.com and they have lots of parts including so older pumps like mine...