Pump turns off

[pkozicki]

The timer switch is still in the on position and the breaker is set, but the pump turns off. Its not a PG&E issue because the waterfall pump still works. I am not hearing any extra noises from the pump as if it is straining...

My first time here, and I want you to know I appreciate all your work!!!

Phil

 

[Bama Rambler]

Welcome to TFP.

Is the motor hot when it stops?
What happens if you manually turn the timer off then back on?

 

[pkozicki]

Yes, the motor is very hot and flipping the switch does nothing.

 

[scooperhsd]

Pool pumps are intolerant of voltage deviations from spec (they get hot and trip the thernal protection), you also need to check (with the power off) that the shaft / impeller turn freely. If this isn't also right, , again the motor will heat up and thermal trip.

 

[Bama Rambler]

How old is the pump?
Has anything changed lately? (eyeballs removed, filter changed, plumbing reworked,etc.)

 

[pkozicki]

No nothing has really changed.. the pump is about four years old. I tried switching the condenser between the waterfall pump and the main, but that it did seem to change anything...

 

[scooperhsd]

No nothing has really changed.. the pump is about four years old. I tried switching the condenser between the waterfall pump and the main, but that it did seem to change anything...

Did it or did it NOT seem to change anything ? Your sentence is unclear....

 

[pkozicki]

It did not change anything, it still turns off. When I got home tonight it was hot and smelling of burned motor but going... I pulled it out and the impeller turns fine.

 

[Bama Rambler]

It's probably time for a new motor. What model pump is it?

 

[*ryan]

just happened to me
came home pump was not on but hot as heck

turned power off to it
let it cool down some

turned it on started up made alot of noise

turned off took the motor off of housing

spins up fine but noisy

time for a new pump

picked up a new pump
AMAZING difference
much higher pressure
much higher volume of water movement
vacuuming is a lot quicker now due to increased suction pressure

the age of the old pump was unknown as it came with the house when i bought it

 

[pkozicki]

No sticker except for the one that give volts, hp etc. It says its a Smith 2.2 hp. Is rebuilding it a good option?

 

[Bama Rambler]

Replacing the motor is probably worth it but they won't rebuild that motor. I'd still suggest a 2-speed motor.