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    2 speed pump start only in high speed with weak burning smell

    thank you! Can motor start in high speed if capacitor fails?
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    2 speed pump start only in high speed with weak burning smell

    Hi, Please kindly help diagnose my motor issue: My pool motor has been running well for almost 5 years. 99% of the time, it ran in low speed only. Yesterday morning after heavy rain, it won't start in low speed : humming only. In high speed mode, it could start in humming but I can smell...
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    Hayward Aquarite Pro No Chlorine At All

    I've just checked my thermistor, and found 1 of its solder joint has fallen off. I've resoldered it, now it is working!
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    Hayward Aquarite Pro No Chlorine At All

    I've got exact same issue today. all LED lights were off, only LCD readings. 32 13.3 0 97p -0.00 AL-2 R1.58 T-15
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    install new 2 speed motor : unexpected trouble

    thanks, all. I've got and installed the replacement part from amazon, now it works perfectly. The mistake I made is that I didn't screw tight the case on the motor, so it might have wobbled and get broken.
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    V switch Part number for Century B2979

    Hello, Could you please help me to find the correct part for the V switch in Century B2979 dual speed motor? It does not seem there is a part available for this model. The V switch is the one in side the back of motor with two copper pieces. Thanks in advance!
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    install new 2 speed motor : unexpected trouble

    Hi, Hope everyone is doing great during holiday season. Today, I tried to replace my old motor with 2 speed motor. everything seems fine until I ran test: - low speed mode : run 3-5 seconds then stop. - high speed mode: able to keep running. Later, strong spark can be seen once case is...
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    Aquarite not working: thermistor problem?

    Thanks! It has been like that since I bought the house. How do you know it was replaced once? will desoldering be easier? I rely on the SWG to ocheck the salinity, maybe it is time to get some test kit.
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    Aquarite not working: thermistor problem?

    Hi, My Aquarite has problem intermittently: check salt and cell light is always on. after reset, it may work for a few hours ONLY. Leslie confirmed cell is good. below are the diagnostic: 1.80 31 32.1 0.00 80p 0.00 al-2 r1.58 4-15 The thermistor appears broken. is it causing the problem...
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    stripped diverter valve : repair vs replacement. updated for air-leak fix.

    To locate the air leak, I tried a few approached over union, valve etc, but couldn't find anything. Suddenly I realized whenever I turned off the pump, there is tiny water stream burst out of somewhere. Then I tried a few times and finally located the location where water came out, it is the...
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