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Thanks for your quick response and advice.

I'm not following your instructions to test the capacitor, here's an end view of the motor.

It had been working fine. I replaced the shaft seal today because it was leaking. Impeller does spin freely. It is an AO Smith motor, the capacitor is on top of the motor.

Is there a way to test the capacitor or just best to replace it?

When I turn the pump on it runs for about 3 seconds and then trips the breakers. Any suggestions of what may be causing this?

Re: How do i get all of this GUNK out of the bottom of my po I suggest you get your CYA level to the recommended 30-50 range. You are wasting money on chlorine until you get the CYA right. I wouldn't worry about the other levels in your pool until you get the algae under control. You need to...

From your posts I believe you are calculating the CYA level yourself? I would have a water sample tested at your local pool store to verify your CYA levels. The CYA level in your pool is critical to get the chlorine to work properly.