Opened our pool this weekend. Just as clear as when we closed. The problem is when I turned the pump on, it just hums and then trips the breaker? Think it’s time for a new pump? Do I need to troubleshoot first? The pump is about 11 years old. If new, where is the best place to order and what should I get?
May need new pump??
- Thread starter TN94z
- Start date
- Jun 22, 2014
- 48,164
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
11 years is a long time, but the fix may be as easy as a new capacitor. You have one under the hump on top of the motor and may have another behind the rear motor cover. I would replace the capacitors first if you are handy at a little DIY.
- Jun 22, 2014
- 48,164
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Looks like that is an old single speed. If you effect to just replace it, a new variable speed pump would be ideal and probably save you quite a bit of energy.
Thanks!
That’s exactly how mine sounds. From the video, looks like the replacement is super simple. Is there a need to discharge any stored energy in this capacitor?
It is. A variable speed is definitely going to be the replacement, but if the capacitor gets me a little more time, then I will go that route for now.
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- Jun 22, 2014
- 48,164
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
The one linked below looks about right, but I'd feel better letting @JamesW confirm. Stand-by ...............
I saw that one and one more that were pretty close, but I wanted to confirm with the more knowledgeable before I bought anything. Thanks!
A 30 uF Run capacitor is fine.
You can use a Dual Run Capacitor.
Use the Herm and Common terminals (not the Fan terminal).
Check the diameter to see if it fits in the cover.
Maybe Ace Hardware or a local pool shop.
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500 W Main Street 260,
Hendersonville, TN 37075
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You can use a Dual Run Capacitor.
Use the Herm and Common terminals (not the Fan terminal).
Check the diameter to see if it fits in the cover.
Maybe Ace Hardware or a local pool shop.
Titan Pro 30+3 MFD 440 V Round Run Capacitor - Ace Hardware
These dual run motor capacitors have a round shape and contain two capacitance values in a single unit, compared to standard run capacitors that have one capacitance value, measured in microfarads. One dual run capacitor can take the place of two single run capacitors and can connect to two...
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I am in Henderson, TN. Hendersonville is a couple hours away, but we do have an ACE here and Leslie's. And the Amazon link will work too, I assume? Thanks a ton!
Well, I replaced the capacitor with the one from Amazon above and it still just hums and kicks the breaker. What’s the next step you think?
Ok, I’ll do that tomorrow. I’m off work and will look at it in the morning. Thanks!
Shaft was pretty hard to turn at first. Then worked it back and forth but still not what I would call easy to turn.