Pump Won't Come On

[heren916]

Hi, when I went out to turn the pump on (I don't have mine on a timer) I flipped the switch and nothing. I replaced the switch and still nothing. It is a centrifugal pump with trap, PEA series Model and I'm not sure what other info I need to post. Please tell me it is not the motor which I replaced probably in 2003. Thank you.

 

[jblizzle]

Welcome to TFP!

Is there a start capacitor on that motor? Although honestly getting 10 years out of a motor is pretty good these days I think.

 

[heren916]

Hi, and thank you for the welcome and trying to help me. It is much appreciated! I'm looking at my owner's manual for the pump and in the diagram it shows a Capacitor. Re: getting 10 yrs use - all of my equipment is the original from 89. I've had to replace the cloth filters and the motor 3 times and each time I turn it on I say a little prayer - either he wasn't listening or I forgot this last time.

 

[bobodaclown]

Was the motor making noise prior to this episode? I second the start capacitor.

Check this info out:
http://www.troublefreepool.com/thre...something-else?p=603542&viewfull=1#post603542

Sounds like the start capacitor.
Easy fix.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKNvYeAAmjg
or
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbIOltG4OaE

Pumps may be a bit different, but it's the basic idea.

Look on the old one and match it to the new one. Less than $15 delivered.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pool-Motor-Start-Capacitor-125-250-VAC-CHOOSE-SIZE-/200841201921

No affiliation with any of the above links.

 

[Bama Rambler]

Does it hum when you try to start it? If so, I agree with the capacitor.

 

[heren916]

Hi and thanks for your help - sorry for delay in responding - re: noise - no the last time I turned it on - it was fine. I will check out the links you supplied - thanks again.

- - - Updated - - -

Hi and thank you. No the last time I turned it on - it was fine - that is what puzzles me.

 

[Bama Rambler]

It could have been a sticking centrifugal switch. It may or may not happen again for a long time.

 

[msgtdan]

Nobody has mentioned it, but is the circuit breaker off/tripped?

 

[heren916]

Hi and thanks for the suggestion - it is the first thing I checked. My neighbor came over to check what was and wasn't getting power - unfortunately, I need a new motor and he said with the new motor I will want to replace the seals and something else (sigh)...I appreciate your help - thank you.