I have a Waterways cartridge filter (installed about 7 years ago) with a 1.5hp, 2 speed pump with a side discharge (to the cartridge filter). The pool is a 15x30 pool. The cartridge is new (installed about 6 weeks ago). Between the pump and the return, there is a Raypak heater, check valve and frog leap.
Recently, when the pump is running on high, it will run and then shut off without warning (the timing it runs varies). When it shuts off, I can flip the speed to low, and after waiting about 10 minutes, I can flip the speed back to high. However, this is short term as it will eventually shut itself off again. The pump will start directly on high. Is this is a symptom of the thermal protection cutting off?
If so, based on the age, does it make sense to replace the motor, or even potentially, the entire pump assembly (including the pre filter basket, etc)? I am considering replacing the entire pre filter as one of the drain plugs leaks and it has been difficult to find a replacement. If so, any recommendations? I am also open to upgrading to variable speed.
Attached are photos of the labels on the pump motor.
(I assume that I do not need to replace the cartridge filter portion since I have no issues with that).
Recently, when the pump is running on high, it will run and then shut off without warning (the timing it runs varies). When it shuts off, I can flip the speed to low, and after waiting about 10 minutes, I can flip the speed back to high. However, this is short term as it will eventually shut itself off again. The pump will start directly on high. Is this is a symptom of the thermal protection cutting off?
If so, based on the age, does it make sense to replace the motor, or even potentially, the entire pump assembly (including the pre filter basket, etc)? I am considering replacing the entire pre filter as one of the drain plugs leaks and it has been difficult to find a replacement. If so, any recommendations? I am also open to upgrading to variable speed.
Attached are photos of the labels on the pump motor.
(I assume that I do not need to replace the cartridge filter portion since I have no issues with that).
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I had a very similar situation with my Waterway. It ran hot and would shut off on high speed just like you. I suspect it's a sign of worn bearings. Mine also made a high pitched squealing sound at time, but only in cold temps. I think that was a separate issue, so last season I changed the shaft seal which helped with the squeal. I also replaced both of my capacitors just in case. Nowadays, I'm milking this motor for everything it has left. Mine is 9 years old and I run it on low only. High speed just for a quick air purge or something, but never on high for a long time. When I do a digital temp check on the motor casing, sometimes it's hot and other times not so much.
