Is my pump dead

[samjesse]

Hi

The pump in question is: Viron Smart VSP single phase, part# 1155507
I pluged it straint into 2 different "tested" live power and pressed the On button twice but the pump failed to work. No LED on and it does not make any sound. Any suggestion on how to varify if I need to replace it. It came with the house 2 years ago purchase.
If I have to replace it, any recommendation?

Many thanks.

 

[ajw22]

I pluged it straint into 2 different "tested" live power and pressed the On button twice but the pump failed to work.

The pump is 240V.

Did you plug it into 240V outlets?

Usually outlets are 120V and 240V devices are hard wired.

 

[samjesse]

They are the same plugs that have worked for the last 2 years. The same plugs that power up the 240v clorinator.

 

[Jimrahbe]

Sam,

How did you test the 240 volts? You have to test between L1 and L2 and get 240 volts AC.. You need to use a voltmeter; you can't use a light bulb type tester.

You can't test L1 to ground and L2 to ground and add the two voltages together..

Your cable could also be bad, so you really need to test the voltage right where it connects to the motor itself.

Thanks,

Jim R.

 

[samjesse]

Will get the multimeter tomorrow and test. Just curious though, why does the 240v chlorinator works when connected to the same power plug that fails to operate the pump? i.e. Isn’t this a good enough test that the 240v power is present and no volt test is needed?


thx

 

[Jimrahbe]

Sam,

If your chlorinator works in the same outlet, then most likely the outlet is good.. I'd still test the AC power right at where it connects to the pump itself.

It is possible for there to be resistance in the circuit somewhere, (breaker, switch, timer etc.) If so, this can cause the voltage to be low.. Your chlorinator uses less current than your pump, so the voltage drop will be less, so the chlorinator could still work.

The main goal of my question was just to make sure you had full 240 volt power at the pump.. If you do, then the pump/control panel has to be bad.

Thanks,

Jim R.

 

[CRAD_oz]

Sam
Looks like the pump is Cactus.
If your chlorinator works your power will be fine. All the GPOs will most likely be on the same circuit in your pool area.
While you are sorting out your pump don't forget to add liquid chlorine to the pool daily and mix.

 

[samjesse]

Voltmeter reported 235v, however volt reading without loading the circuit is a shot in the dark and the clorinator LED is not a good load to varify the power source either. Connecting the 240v heater validated the good power source. Now to the pump. Will remove the control pannel and see if I can connect the 240v to the pump. Any one with experiance on these units and could give some heads up would be much appriciated.

 

[samjesse]

What specs. do I need to consider in order to replace the pump?

 

[samjesse]

Local pool shop checked and found control panel in operative. Replace with a second hand $200 total. All working.