My Hayward pump overheated and shut off today. It got so hot that it burnt the label. Help!
Hayward Pump overheating and shut off
- Thread starter Sheltont
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Thermal overload may reset. Try to power up again. Make sure it primes and builds pressure. If not further troubleshooting needed.
Thank you! I let it sit for a few hours. Turned back on ran fine for a few then started overheating again.
Single or dual speed pump? Good water flow to all components of your pool? What is the PSI read?
I’m not sure of the speed it’s a Hyward
I believe it’s single. It’s Hayward superpump sp1607z1m. Water flow seems to be fine. The PSI is reading 18 which is typical reading
List of your other equipment will help. 18 psi is time to clean filter in my system but shouldn't cause overheat. A fast troubleshoot would be to amp clamp(measure current) at the leads to your pump motor and compare to specs on the motor label. Are you 120 or 240 vac?
We have sand filter and manual timer, no other equipment. My husband said we does have an amp clamp and would test this out tomorrow. We have 120 volt
- Jun 22, 2014
- 52,030
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
After you check for the amps reading, you should post a pic of the pump and motor label. Overheating can be anything from undue stress on the motor like bad bearings or a restriction inside at the impeller to simply old age of the motor.
- Jun 22, 2014
- 52,030
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Wow. That thing really did get hot. I don't suppose you can make out the serial number can you?
A pump that gets hot enough to burn the labels is obviously both a fire hazard and operating under some type of physical duress.
How long ago did this start happening? Your pump is probably not on a GFCI breaker so really be careful around the equipment pad and esp w any water in the area....all that electrical tape wrapped around the power line looks highly suspect. You would be best served to acquire a new pump. If that pump got hot enough to burn exterior paper on the casing, you can forget the internal components bc they're either fried or very close to it.
This just started happening yesterday. I have ordered a new pump, but was curious what might have caused this? We bought the house 4 years ago and pump was here. So I’m assuming it could just be age? I read about bearings and I never heard a squealing noise.
No, unfortunately not. I ordered a new pump this morning. Just not sure what might cause this. Maybe age? We bought the house 4 years ago and this pump was here, so I have no clue how old it is.
I would inspect and repair any suspect wiring before new pump install..whats under that electrical tape is probably scary. Weathertite conduit to the pump will help.
Thank you! Here are 2 other photos of the wiring. I’m assuming the thicker part before the electrical tape starts is the conduit your speaking of?
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