My pentair pump that is 3 years old will only start if I take the back cover off and “jump start” it with a pair of pliers on the shaft. If I do not it over heats and trips the breaker. Is this fixable or should I call a company to get a new pump?
Pentair pump - 3 years old won’t start
- Thread starter gt_cpa25
- Start date
- Jul 21, 2013
- 54,124
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
What model pump? Pentair makes a lot of different pumps.
First think to check is the start capacitor in the pump, if it has one.
Post pics of your pump and motor.
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First think to check is the start capacitor in the pump, if it has one.
Post pics of your pump and motor.
Pump Capacitors - Further Reading
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Pics attached. I changed the capacitor and that didn’t fix it. I had to do that once during the summer and it did resolve the issue.What model pump? Pentair makes a lot of different pumps.
First think to check is the start capacitor in the pump, if it has one.
Post pics of your pump and motor.
Pump Capacitors - Further Reading
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- Jul 10, 2021
- 176
- Pool Size
- 38000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-9)
Gt, those synchronous motors usually have a switch that disconnects the starting capacitor once they get going. Your switch may have stuck open or possibly fused. You'll get good instructions shortly I'm sure. Hang in there.
- Jul 21, 2013
- 54,124
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
A capacitor should not require replacement in 2 years. Do you have a multimeter to test the capacitor?
You can check the Pump Centrifugal Switch - Further Reading
If that is your main pump, what is your daily pump runtime?
You can probably save a lot in electrical cost by replacing it with a variable speed pump.
You can check the Pump Centrifugal Switch - Further Reading
If that is your main pump, what is your daily pump runtime?
You can probably save a lot in electrical cost by replacing it with a variable speed pump.
I have been running 6 hours per day during winter and then as needed for freeze protect. Summer it runs 10-12 hours per day. It is a 29000 gallon pool.
Suggestions on a VS pump replacement? I have pentair easy touch, pentair SWCG, heyward heater, and sand filter.
Suggestions on a VS pump replacement? I have pentair easy touch, pentair SWCG, heyward heater, and sand filter.
- Jul 21, 2013
- 54,124
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Okay thanks. Pros of that versus the Superflo? I had a pool company out and they recommended the superflo. I didn’t see this before so did not know what to as for a comparison.
- May 3, 2014
- 59,002
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
The Superflo must be a new manufacture or cannot be controlled by the EasyTouch.
You will be able to run the Intelliflo at lower rpm and achieve lower electrical cost versus the Superflo.
- Jul 21, 2013
- 54,124
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
I think the IntelliFlo will drop right in and align with your suction and return pipes. It is the same form factor as your WEF pump. The Superflo will require some plumbing adjustments as it is a smaller pump.
The IntelliFlo has 2" pipes and is a 3.95 THP.
The SuperFlo has 1.5" pipes and is a 2.2 THP.
Your WEF has 2" pipes.
The IntelliFlo will be more efficient and use less electricity at the same HP as the SuperFlo.
The IntelliFlo is a better fit to replace your WFE-8 pump.
Thank you very much! I read about the communication with Easytouch but glad to also know about the plumbing. Thanks all. I will order intelliflo