Pump tripping breaker

[dunnma]

Started pump, just whirred...means shaft is rusted. Disassembled, broke free, put back together. Now when I start it the breaker trips.

Any thoughts?

 

[ajw22]

The breaker GFCI?

Put a clamp on ammeter on the wires and see what the current draw is at start.

Post pics of the breaker.

 

[dunnma]

Here is before and after. No problems for years. Maybe the breaker is bad?

 

[ajw22]

More likely a bad pump then a bad breaker.

With a rusted motor it is likely a GFCI trip due to corrosion in the motor.

 

[dunnma]

Ok…so assuming that means it is done for? Or is there something I can do to fix it?

 

[ajw22]

With the rusting you described it is probably done.

Replace the motor.

 

[dunnma]

I found some pictures online and it led me to believe I might reassembled it incorrectly. I went to take it apart and I noticed one of the tensioner springs had come off. I reassembled everything and it is running like a champ.

Does anyone know how long the pumps are supposed to last and what we can do (if anything) to prolong it?

 

[ajw22]

Does anyone know how long the pumps are supposed to last and what we can do (if anything) to prolong it?

2 to 20 years.

Fix any internal leaks early. Don't ever let it run dry.