Recent content by Kevo5oh

Got it fixed! It was the breaker! Like yall said..once I tested the L1 & L2 together and got 0 and tested another double pole in the box that gave me 240 I knew it was for sure bad then. Replaced and back in business! Thanks again guys for all the help!

Seems I remember testing both leads at the same time..one lead on L1 the other on L2 at the same time and got 0...I think. I did turn breaker on/off but not while testing...nothing. It's a double 20a breaker.

Guys thanks so much! So I need to disconnect the leads from the motor and put my multi meter probes one on each wire? And I should see 220v ish if the breaker is good..right? Prob 120v if bad?

Here's some pics. Anytime I've heard or seen a capacitor fail the motor seems to always "hum" like it's trying to start but just can't. Is this not always the case?

backwashed..now motor won't power back on. A friend says prob the start/run capacitor..but doesn't the motor at least "hum" when it's a bad capacitor? It's dead silent..no sound at all. I put a multi meter on it. Has power to the breaker and the leads going into the pump. 124v on each side...

I'll crack it open and make sure all is clear and free of debris. Thanks!

Maybe a different vacuum head? I know when the brushes get worn and flat on mine it will suck better. If I'm doing a fiberglass or gunite/concrete Pool the vac head for that is much lower to the surface and has wheels..so of course suction is greatly increased. But that heads not safe for vinyl...

aj, is he satisfied with its power? Just seems like my old 3/4 hp super pump back in the day would suck up big piles of leaves very quickly...this new one will do it ..eventually..kinda have to sometimes "camp out" for a bit.

Hey James, Yes pump is set to 115 when I wired it. I will crack it open and check the impeller. Haven't in awhile...I do sometimes do vac out on concrete/rocks after work has been completed. Basket I keep clean..not cracked. Full prime..no air bubbles...runs good. Maybe I'll just try a...