Recent content by rpriz

when you say "Switch" do you mean the on/off switch? or the contact switch (which I did run some sand paper between)? On/Off switch was removed from the equation and hardwired to an always ON position.

so I spun the motor at HiSpeed with my drill and the plugged it in while taking the drill away. Motor spun up to full RPM, I heard the centrifugal switch activate also and the motor stayed running until I unplugged it. As the motor shut down and rpm dropped, I heard the centrifugal switch...

so if I understand you correctly, my motor may have a starter winding and a running winding?

this image shows similar to what I see under the back cover of my motor as far as the spring switch

whats the difference if I change the on/off switch or temporarily connect the two wires to a permanent connection on for testing purposes? It still doesn't work when plugged in. Is it possible that the "centrifugal switch" is stuck open therefore not allowing the start up contact to connect? I...

the switch around the shaft that has springs on it?

Hayward Power-Flo Matrix 1.5 hp Model: SP1593FP ID: 21120605010089039 - - - Updated - - - Motor label says: A.O. Smith, Century Pool & Spa Motor, 1081 Pool Pump Duty, PART 7-193391-02, SERIAL CB04-21

I don't see a capacitor on this model, just the thermal cutoff

I turned my pump off after it has been running for well over 12hrs so I can clean out the baskets. When toggling the on/off switch to off it felt as if it was loose but it still toggles. Well after about 1 minute I turned it back on and nothing... no hum or noise so I thought the switch went bad...