Pool surge protection

[artd]

Looking for advice on a bit of an issue I am having. It seems almost after every significant rain storm by pump gets shut down with a error code of a surge on my Hayward variable Tristar. It takes a few things to get it back in operating mode most often it involves shutting breakers on and on a time or two.

I do have a breaker clip that caused a mis-aligned breaker (although still functional) and wondering if this could cause the problem as it just started last season. Regardless, I will fix the breaker and would also like to get surge protection, specifically a HEPD80, installed on my outside pool box should it work/fit on this box (any advice on that appreciated)

Any other ideas on what is causing this last season...I do think there may be a correlation to the loose breaker and the error.Thanks

 

[jimmythegreek]

Get the breaker swapped asap. The vsp pumps are very fragile with voltage spikes and fluctuations. They fry pretty easily with lightning etc. Wouldnt hurt to ahit down power and check the control board under the cover see if you have corrosion or moisture in there

 

[uxbridgechris]

I recently installed a whole house surge protector on my main panel. I don’t know if it will ever be needed but for $150 it kinda gives me peace of mind specially with the amount of money invested in electronics. Something to consider.

 

[tstex]

Art,
what type of pump do you have ?

 

[blazer58]

What's the inside of your panel look like ?
If you have aluminum bas bars instead of copper, they can sometimes pit, thus not making a good connection to your breakers

 

[fields_g]

My main panel is Eaton. I replaced the breaker to the pool subpanel with an Eaton type CH 30 amp surge breaker. Found one for $50 or $60. Probably not a Cadillac as some other devices but hopefully provides protection, especially if surge comes towards the house from the subpanel.

 

[chiefwej]

I actually used two surge protectors. A larger Eaton Utra2 on my main service panel, and a smaller Square D one on the pool panel.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AQAKRSS/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0052DMIUK/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Total was less than $150 plus an afternoon to install. Cheap protection.

 

[artd]

Art,
what type of pump do you have ?

Hayward TriStar VS variable speed pump. Update: My one breaker was unclipped on outer edge. I think this was causing the issue of the pump surge. I reinstalled the breaker properly but still looking to get surge protection. thanks for the input

 

[tstex]

Hayward TriStar VS variable speed pump. Update: My one breaker was unclipped on outer edge. I think this was causing the issue of the pump surge. I reinstalled the breaker properly but still looking to get surge protection. thanks for the input

Thanks Art - it is a 1.85HP or 2.7HP ?

 

[artd]

Thanks Art - it is a 1.85HP or 2.7HP ?

1.85, SP3202VSP

 

[tstex]

This pump seems fairly reliable so far, so it might be your breaker setup

 

[artd]

This pump seems fairly reliable so far, so it might be your breaker setup

The breaker was loose on one end, this may have contributed to the shuting down.