Pool motor stopped working today. Here is a video of the sound it makes when I try to turn it on. I replaced this myself probably about 5 years...so I can do that again if the pool motor is suspect. But, I'd like to get a few opinions before I go out and purchase a new motor. Viewing this video...would you suspect a bad motor? Thanks, Dave youtube video link -
Pool motor (pump?) not working...ideas
- Thread starter dhilbe
- Start date
- Jun 22, 2014
- 52,090
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
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Perhaps the start/run capacitor is going bad and can't give the motor the initial energy it requires to start. @JamesW thoughts?
Perhaps the start/run capacitor is going bad and can't give the motor the initial energy it requires to start. @JamesW thoughts?Doing a little bit of quick research, its looks pretty straight forward to replace the capacitor. And given they are relatively inexpensive, what would you think about me replacing the capacitor and seeing if that resolves the issue? If it doesn't, then I'm probably on to a new motor.
- Jun 22, 2014
- 52,090
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Try the capacitor.
Check the voltage.
See if the shaft spins freely.
Check the voltage.
See if the shaft spins freely.
I got a new capacitor. Does it matter which side I connect the leads to? I know the two orange wires will go on one side and the red lead on the other side. I don't think it matters...but was thinking connect the two orange wires to the side with 4 leads and the red wire to the side with 2 loads?
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Well...no luck. Same problem with new capacitor installed...ugh. I separated the pump and motor. Both the motor shaft and impeller spin freely. So, I'm thinking it's the motor itself. I did not test the voltage...don't have the tools to do that. I'm going to take a leap of faith here and assume its the motor.
Check the voltage if you feel comfortable doing that.
If you can replace parts, you should be able to check the voltage.
Maybe it's the motor, but it sounds like maybe a voltage problem.
Do you smell any burning smell?
Can you show the motor label and the wiring compartment?
Maybe someone can show you how to check voltage if you are unsure?
If you can replace parts, you should be able to check the voltage.
Maybe it's the motor, but it sounds like maybe a voltage problem.
Do you smell any burning smell?
Can you show the motor label and the wiring compartment?
Maybe someone can show you how to check voltage if you are unsure?
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I would check the voltage at the timer from 1 to 3 (red dots) while the pump is off and from line-to-line at the pump with the pump on (red dots) to see if the voltage is good.
The wiring in the timer looks like maybe it has been overheating.
Maybe clean the connections by cutting the wire back and getting fresh wire.
Don't do anything unless you are sure that you can do it safely.
The wiring in the timer looks like maybe it has been overheating.
Maybe clean the connections by cutting the wire back and getting fresh wire.
Don't do anything unless you are sure that you can do it safely.
I just sent a note to our regular electrician, and he said he would stop by (lives in our neighborhood) and check voltage for no charge...nice guy. So, I will see what he determines and post it here. I can't thank you enough for helping me investigate this problem. You have been so helpful. Thank you, Dave
You have two lines coming in and two lines going out, which seems odd.
Do you know what each line goes to?
Do you know what each line goes to?
In addition to the pool motor/pump...there is also a booster motor/pump for the Polaris. Plus, there is a 120V line for the pool light. Maybe that explains it?
Also, my electrician tested the voltage at the timer box and at the motor - 240V in both locations. So, time to replace the motor. Again, thank you for all your help.
Also, my electrician tested the voltage at the timer box and at the motor - 240V in both locations. So, time to replace the motor. Again, thank you for all your help.
Replaced the pool pump motor - all working well now. My local Leslie's store wanted $379 for a new motor. Went to inyopools.com - got it for $229 (included shipping). Had to wait 4 days to get it...but well worth the savings.