Hayward Pool Pump Humming, Not Starting

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Just let them confirm and explain why they blame the pump before the installation otherwise after the install they may find the real culprit and you end up with a repair bill that is unnecessary.
 
What type of circuit breaker do you have now? Make and model? Is it a GFCI breaker?

Does the circuit breaker that supplies you pump have anything else on it?

When installing VSP's, it's wise to not have any other devise on that breaker, so does your panel have any expansion capability? Your electrician may be able to move anything on the pumps current circuit to other breakers if they are not near 80% capacity. NOTE: it would be helpful if you could list your current pool equipment, size of pool, etc in your signature area. This provides the needed info to better help assess your issues. good luck
 
Well the new pump is installed and there are no electrical issues!

Unfortunately though, I noticed that after a couple days of use, there seems to be some air getting into the pump basket and even the check gauge which results in bubbles in the pool. I’ve examined the pump basket O ring and it looks ok (it’s only a few days old), and I don’t see any obvious leaks or cracks in any of the exterior plumbing.

Any ideas on what’s causing the air in the pump basket and check gauge?
 
ugadawgs311 said:
Not sure honestly… unfortunately I wasn’t home during that part of the install.
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Some techs slap the new pump on and leave. I would check that O-ring when you get a chance. Make sure it has a nice coating of pool silicone lube. :goodjob:
 
ugadawgs311 said:
Something like this?
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I'm hesitant of that product based on the MSDS. At first I though it was okay, but when I do more searching it appears that product has links to food products which we know are not good for pool materials.

I would be more inclined to use something like THIS LINK.
 
Thanks for the advice! I'll try some pool lube to see if that helps.

I took a pic of the pool pump while running (see below) to try to show the bubbles in the pump skimmer and the check gauge. I noticed that when I turn the pump off, the water is barely below a full level inside the pump skimmer, so it's not a ton of air that's getting in, but it's enough to cause bubbles in the pool.
 

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It's really hard to see the bubbles in the pic, but if you are running at a very low 1200 or less RPM, there's no issue w a some minor bubbling; but if bubbles appear in prime or higher RPM, 2200-2500 RPM, you have an issue.
 
tstex said:
It's really hard to see the bubbles in the pic, but if you are running at a very low 1200 or less RPM, there's no issue w a some minor bubbling; but if bubbles appear in prime or higher RPM, 2200-2500 RPM, you have an issue.
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I get bubbles during prime (which is 3450 RPM I believe) and also during normal operation (2000-2800 RPM). I inspected the pump skimmer basket O-ring and the check gauge O-ring, and both look ok. The interesting thing is that after the install of the new pump, there were no bubbles for a few days, then they just started coming out of no where. I really hope it's not a crack in underground plumbing...
 
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Update: somehow this morning all the bubbles were gone! I didn't change anything, so I'm a bit confused. The only thing I can think of is that the temps dropped from about 70F yesterday afternoon to the 30'sF overnight. Could that drop in temperature make the bubbles go away (maybe by shrinking the O-rings a little)?

Update 2: Now, about 24 hours later, the bubbles are back again. No changes made on any of the equipment. I'm beginning to think it could be the changing temperature or possible a leak somewhere...
 
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ugadawgs311 said:
Update: somehow this morning all the bubbles were gone! I didn't change anything, so I'm a bit confused. The only thing I can think of is that the temps dropped from about 70F yesterday afternoon to the 30'sF overnight. Could that drop in temperature make the bubbles go away (maybe by shrinking the O-rings a little)?

Update 2: Now, about 24 hours later, the bubbles are back again. No changes made on any of the equipment. I'm beginning to think it could be the changing temperature or possible a leak somewhere...
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If anything, a shrinking of the O-ring w cold temps would cause for contraction, thus more potential air gaps, heating and expansion the opposite. I think you may have a "Bama Bug" somewhere in your lines... :-0
 
tstex said:
If anything, a shrinking of the O-ring w cold temps would cause for contraction, thus more potential air gaps, heating and expansion the opposite. I think you may have a "Bama Bug" somewhere in your lines... :-0
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And what exactly is this “Bama Bug…” ha
 
tstex said:
That's what the dawg's have been fighting for years and finally broke the code this final game, just like the Aggies did twice. ;-) You guys played a great game.
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Haha! I’m glad it finally happened.

And here I am googling “Bama bug pool problem” :laughblue:
 
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