My pump is not making any noise when I start it.

[charitap]

I just hear the tik sound in board. I have Pentair 30 hp pump with Jandy automation and iAqualink. I have tried to fill water and no change. The airblower works fine and pool light also works fine. We replaced breaker last summer. It is a Variable speed pump. Please let me know ideas and what to try and how to save money. The maintenance guy asking 1800$ for a new pump.

 

[mknauss]

Disconnect the RS485 cable from the pump and see if you can run it from the pump panel.

 

[charitap]

How can I recognize which is RS485 cable.

 

[1poolman1]

Black cable on side of the drive.

 

[charitap]

How to rule out if Capacitor needs replaced and not pump. Thanks

 

[charitap]

Black cable on side of the drive.

 

[charitap]

Black cable on side of the drive.

Is this the one?

 

[1poolman1]

How to rule out if Capacitor needs replaced and not pump. Thanks

There are six capacitors in the drive and none replaceable.

 

[1poolman1]

Is this the one?
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Is this the one?
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Yes

 

[charitap]

I removed the black cable on the side of the drive and still I did not see any panel buttons work or display was dead. BReaker was off and we turned it on. Do I have to replace. It is a 3HP Pentair superflo Variable speed pump. My pool is 15000 gallons. I am thinking of buying Pentair SuperFlo VS Energy Efficient Variable Speed Pool Pump Single Phase | 115/230V 50/60HZ 1.5HP | EC-342001 this 1.5hp instead of 3.0 hp. Is this ok? Anything I need to consider.

 

[mknauss]

I do not believe your Jandy automation will control a Superflo, but maybe others have different information.

I believe you have an Intelliflo right now.

 

[charitap]

You are right. It is intelliflo VSP. Is there any further troubleshooting I should do to save money. What should be my next steps. Just spend 1800 and get it replaced with my pool maintenance guy. Or get second opinion. What is the best pump to save on energy and at the same time works with my existing automation.

 

[1poolman1]

SuperFlo and Jandy RS are not compatible. Even if they were, you would need a different communication cable that is virtually un-obtainable.

 

[charitap]

How much does it cost to install the new pump. I find the intellliflo 3HP for $1800? Pool is already getting green. Any best dealer who would come and install the pump with the purchase. Please share.