I have a Hayward super pump that powers a waterfall. It’s not turning on. When I flip the switch to give it power, I hear a low buzzing sound like motor is trying to turn on but can’t. I’ve read it could mean the windings are tight or something blocking? Anyone have anything I can try? My normal pool guy is not replying to me at all and Id like to get this on
Waterfall pump not turning on
- Thread starter Eriky
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Most likely the Starter cap is bad... This will make it hum instead of starting.
Thanks,
Jim R.
Most likely the Starter cap is bad... This will make it hum instead of starting.
Thanks,
Jim R.
Thanks Jim, is that something I can do myself? Or does that need to be handled by a pro?
- May 3, 2014
- 58,932
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Thanks guys, good resources. Question, I was able to get a 30mF cap locally, but when I opened my pump it only had a 20mF cap inside. Both are 370 v. Can I use the 30 or do I have to use a 20?
Your signature says Whisperflo but you say Super Pump.
Do you have a picture of the pump?
The 20 uF capacitor is unusual.
Do you have a picture of the original capacitor and the new one?
Do you have a picture of the pump?
The 20 uF capacitor is unusual.
Do you have a picture of the original capacitor and the new one?
Here is the original one and the pump, I put the new one in and it didn’t work, so now I’m assuming the cap was fine and it’s the windings , but now I can’t get the back of the pump off because the bolts are terribly stripped/rounded. Ugh. Not sure why my sig says that, I don’t think I ever put my sig in
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Trying to get the back off, it’s rusted out and I see a hole in back of cover. Assuming pump needs to be replaced..
so the back is all rusted out and has a hole in the back of the cover. I am assuming now that I need to replace the motor. I think I found an exact model motor replacement for the pump. I am watching some youtube videos on the process now