Recent content by ZenoParadox

Hi Everyone, Quick question on an aquabot classic repair. The pump motor stopped working, so I took it apart, soldered in new capacitors and got it working again, no problems. Now the confusing part for me.. The capacitors were initially in some sort of sealant/epoxy about 1". So far I've...

I knew the motor was old, I didn't realize that old! Is there an online spot that gives that sort of information? `I'm going to look into testing the resistance more (motor diagnostics is new for me.. I'm familiar with engine repairs, but this is a first for me with motors). I've attached a...

I just took the whole thing apart. The bearing in the back is torn to shreds, and the fan at the front by the impeller is broken in half. I haven't been able to properly test the resistance yet (I'm not completely sure which terminals are which, and I'm not good with specific part names but I...

Hi Everyone. I have a Century AO Smith (I think 1 HP, it's a little unclear) motor. When I went to start it, it would just hum and pop the circuit breaker. I tried to manually turn it with a screw driver, but couldn't get it to start. I resorted to using a power drill, which I ran for a few...