When my pool was hooked up they used a special cord to connect pool pump cord to extension cord. It died and I have been to every store in area and can't find it anywhere. My pool is currently without a pump or filter. I'm freaking out. Please. Tell me where to find one.
Please help!!
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I have tons of trouble posting pics on here. It's a yellow cord maybe 12 inches long. One end regular three prong other end is for pump cord and it twists and locks.
Keep your chlorine up while the pump is down. I suggest that you slowly pour bleach in while going around the pool and then brush the pool really well to mix it in.
Without photos of your old one it is hard to tell, chances are you have a 20 amp twist lock, plugged into either a 15 or 20 amp straight plug outlet. You might also try local places that sell portable generators
OK, One step at a time...
When you say it died, Did the pump die or did the adaptor? It is somewhat unusual for there to be an adaptor to a twist-lock. If the receptacle is within 10' of the pool wall the receptacle must be a twist-lock type for either 120 or 240 volt services.
Does the pump cord have a conventional three prong plug on the end? I am guessing it does. If so then the service is 120 volts
If it does then the twist-lock plug on the other end will be a either an L5-15p or an L5-20p. Check this link to verify which one you have if there is no designation on the plug itself (there should be) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NEMA_connector Next to the text on NEMA nomenclature on this page is a image of the different types of plugs and their designations. if the plug is not oe of these or does not match then try to find the designation on it and report back what you find.
I would imagine that whoever set up your pool made up that cord so you will have to put a new end on it yourself. The good thing is that all of these plugs are readily available from an electrical supply house or a well stocked hardware store
When you say it died, Did the pump die or did the adaptor? It is somewhat unusual for there to be an adaptor to a twist-lock. If the receptacle is within 10' of the pool wall the receptacle must be a twist-lock type for either 120 or 240 volt services.
Does the pump cord have a conventional three prong plug on the end? I am guessing it does. If so then the service is 120 volts
If it does then the twist-lock plug on the other end will be a either an L5-15p or an L5-20p. Check this link to verify which one you have if there is no designation on the plug itself (there should be) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NEMA_connector Next to the text on NEMA nomenclature on this page is a image of the different types of plugs and their designations. if the plug is not oe of these or does not match then try to find the designation on it and report back what you find.
I would imagine that whoever set up your pool made up that cord so you will have to put a new end on it yourself. The good thing is that all of these plugs are readily available from an electrical supply house or a well stocked hardware store
Sorry. I know I'm way stressed. The actual twist lock adapter fried black. I did order new one from amazon from earlier link. I am ignorant with electric. Do you think it damaged my pump? The cord to actual pump looks fine.
There is no adapter. I think I am wording it wrong. The twist lock thing was charred.
If you have a charred plug, you probably need an electrician, or at least someone handy with things electrical to look at it and get to the root cause of the problem (often corrosion in the outlet), and fix it right.
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After inspecting it one of the prongs was broken. At this point I'm worried about my pump being damages but its actual cord looks ok.