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    single phase motor in a home with 3 phase.

    many thanks for your replies. with your answers i dissected the issue 1) home has 3 phase as its a large home 2) but the outlets are single phase (standard 3 wire) 3) the pool pump is also single phase. many thanks for your guidence. raj
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    single phase motor in a home with 3 phase.

    many thanks for your reply. sorry i am not well versed in electrics. i know that i have a 3 phase home supply. living in the uk we have a 240v supply. you mentioned in your reply '4- wire’ . i have never seen a 4 wire. so googled it. this is interesting. the old pump only had 3 wire...
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    single phase motor in a home with 3 phase.

    sorry: the tittle should read single phase motor in a home with3 phase hi, need some advice please i am about to replace my pool pump. i have a home that has 3 phase electric. it would be cheaper to buy a standard single phase pump then a 3 phase pump. soo can i replace with old pump that was 3...
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    pool pump overheating

    :eek: thanks for the guidance... i best leave this circuit testing to the electrician. last question : if i bought a new pump( i.e. a new Argonaut av100 which is what i have had for the past 12+ years ). will it be a plug and play scenario? or will the new pump need to be checked/calibrated...
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    pool pump overheating

    i cannot thank you enough for your replies. the impeller is same size/serial no. checked before replacing it. the motor/shaft impeller move better then before. smooth POOL CLOWN: you are correct. the pump is connected to its own designated circuit breaker, but in it there is a little dial that...
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    pool pump overheating

    many thanks for your replies. 1) its a fixed speed pump 2) the parts replaced were manufactures original parts. so no change. 3) the pump is 12 years old. however was working without overheating the previous day prior to me changing the impeller and seal. infact it now runs quite and more...
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    pool pump overheating

    hi, re. Argonaut av100 pump I changed a leaking seal and impeller last week and the pump now runs quietly and smooth. before I fitted the pump together I made sure that all parts are moving freely. unfortunatly the pump runs for 1.5 hrs, overheats, stops, cools down and starts again. I have...
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    fractured and leaking pool steps

    hi, i have a pool what has fiberglass steps. the last step has line crack about 8cm. this is leaking pretty badly. i have called out my pool person and was quoted £2500 for its repair. before i fork out that amount i wanted to get the forums experience. the crack is due to insufficient step...
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    renewing pool liner

    thanks so much for your guidence... :goodjob:
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    renewing pool liner

    thanks for pointing it out.. the pool starts at about 2.5feet and tapers to 6 feet
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    renewing pool liner

    hi, this is my first post, so thanks in advance or any advice. i inherited a badly fitting liner in a pool about 2 years ago. it has now sprung a leak and needs replacing it is 26x14x6 ft and of a shaped wall design. i understand that there are differing thicknesses etc..and huge variation in...