Pentair SuperFlo VS Not Starting

[IncaPhoto]

Hi everyone! Just noticed the other day that my pump isn't working. Pump timer has power and is working. As far as the Pentair 342001, I noticed that lights on control panel would blink once every 18-20 seconds and don't completely power up. Also just a thought, we lost some power twice within for about 20 minutes within a week (last week of February 2121). I'm remotely a handyman so I don't know if it had an effect on the pump. Thank you so much in advance!

 

[cowboycasey]

Welcome to TFP

These VS pumps are VERY VERY sensitive to power black outs, brown outs, spikes and whatever... Do you have a Surge device on your electrical box for the pump power.. These VS really should have one... I have one on my pump electrical panel, one for my whole house and one on my AC unit and multiple inside ones for computers and sound equipment...

With that said it is probably just the brains that are fried but I am not sure and I have no idea how to test those...

I can help with the surge protectors

For your pump panel

Amazon.com: Intermatic AG3000 120/240 VAC Universal HVAC Surge Protective Device, Color: Home Improvement

Amazon.com: Intermatic AG3000 120/240 VAC Universal HVAC Surge Protective Device, Color: Home Improvement

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For your AC/furnace/heat pump or whatever

Amazon.com: ICM Controls ICM493 Single Phase Monitor with Surge Supression,Multicolor: Industrial & Scientific

Buy ICM Controls ICM493 Single Phase Monitor with Surge Supression, Multicolor: Surge Protectors - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

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Whole house

Amazon.com: EATON CHSPT2ULTRA Ultimate Surge Protection 3rd Edition, 2.38" Length, 5.25" Width 7.5" Height : Electronics

Buy EATON CHSPT2ULTRA Ultimate Surge Protection 3rd Edition, 2.38" Length, 5.25" Width 7.5" Height: Surge Protectors - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

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[IncaPhoto]

CowboyCasey,

I will certainly take heed of your advice. Thank you.

 

[IncaPhoto]

I also tried holding button 1, +, and - buttons but it didn't do anything.

 

[IncaPhoto]

Welcome to TFP

These VS pumps are VERY VERY sensitive to power black outs, brown outs, spikes and whatever... Do you have a Surge device on your electrical box for the pump power.. These VS really should have one... I have one on my pump electrical panel, one for my whole house and one on my AC unit and multiple inside ones for computers and sound equipment...

With that said it is probably just the brains that are fried but I am not sure and I have no idea how to test those...

I can help with the surge protectors

For your pump panel

Amazon.com: Intermatic AG3000 120/240 VAC Universal HVAC Surge Protective Device, Color: Home Improvement

Amazon.com: Intermatic AG3000 120/240 VAC Universal HVAC Surge Protective Device, Color: Home Improvement

smile.amazon.com

For your AC/furnace/heat pump or whatever

Amazon.com: ICM Controls ICM493 Single Phase Monitor with Surge Supression,Multicolor: Industrial & Scientific

Buy ICM Controls ICM493 Single Phase Monitor with Surge Supression, Multicolor: Surge Protectors - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

smile.amazon.com

Whole house

Amazon.com: EATON CHSPT2ULTRA Ultimate Surge Protection 3rd Edition, 2.38" Length, 5.25" Width 7.5" Height : Electronics

Buy EATON CHSPT2ULTRA Ultimate Surge Protection 3rd Edition, 2.38" Length, 5.25" Width 7.5" Height: Surge Protectors - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

smile.amazon.com

What's the difference between the first protector you listed to this one?

Amazon.com: Intermatic PS3000 Pool and Spa Surge Protective Device: Home Improvement

Amazon.com: Intermatic PS3000 Pool and Spa Surge Protective Device: Home Improvement

smile.amazon.com

 

[cowboycasey]

Great catch, nothing at all, they are both the same but one is cheaper...

When I bought mine it was cheaper than the pool one, now the PS3000 is cheaper so buy that one...

 

[IncaPhoto]

Finally fixed it! It's the control panel. Cost about $500. Removing old screws from the sides caused a lot of cursing on my side... screws we're stripped despite me spraying WD-40. Since the pool hasn't run for at least a week, how long should I run it for?

By the way, my testosterone probably went up after accomplishing that task!

 

[cowboycasey]

run it long enough to clean the pool, get your numbers up and go back to normal operation

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