I tried to change the seals in my pool pump because it was leaking. I didn’t know to prime it before I turned it on. My husband said it sparked and he turned it off. I took it apart again and put the old seals back on hoping I could return it to the just a leak. He primed it and it started up and ran fine for a minute or so then started smoking. Trying to determine if I need to replace the motor or if it could be something else.
Did I ruin my motor
- Thread starter CarrieL
- Start date
- Jun 22, 2014
- 48,499
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Welcome to TFP! 
An initial question may be ... Are you sure it's smoke from something electric and not steam from overheating? The smell should be obvious but wanted to confirm since that could influence your replies.
It would also help if you posted a pic or two of the pump and motor. Try to show us the motor label as well.
An initial question may be ... Are you sure it's smoke from something electric and not steam from overheating? The smell should be obvious but wanted to confirm since that could influence your replies.It would also help if you posted a pic or two of the pump and motor. Try to show us the motor label as well.
- Jun 22, 2014
- 48,499
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Welcome to TFP!
It would also help if you posted a pic or two of the pump and motor. Try to show us the motor label as well.
The seal has nothing to do with the smoke. As you know the seals are on one end and the wiring for most are on the other end. A wire / wires in there got moved so it is touching something it should not. Only it did the smoke test it should be easy to see now. You would need to run the dry for a Long time to get smoke.
I’m not sure how to figure out what might be moved.
Attachments
I loosened the capacitor a little to get the wrench in but the wires around if the way. Seemed the smoke was coming from what would be the right side of the pic.
Any suggestion for an easy fix to get my pool circulating while I figure this out? Would a cheap pump from Amazon be ok, I’ve messaged and called several pool places and I’m not getting any response.
Thank you for helping me.
Romex to the pump. Ground wire not attached to ground lug and loose in the compartment. Both very dangerous. Is this a120v or 240v installation?
I’m not sure if 120 or 240. I checked the connections and they were tight. I found someone to come check it out for me. I think he’s just replacing it all. Thank you for replies and trying to help me. I appreciate it.