The pool came with a IntelliFlo 4 160 pump, which seemed to work well when I first moved in (about 2 years now). Recently, I noticed the pump was shutting off after about a half hour to an hour and kicking back on and off in about 20-30 second intervals after that. The error and user's manual seems to be indicating an over-current error, so the motor is just under too much load for some reason. Their troubleshooting however is kind of pathetic. First and Second step is basically: check the mechanical assembly of the motor (e.g. does it spin freely when not powered). The motor does spin freely, and the impeller is clear. If I run it at lower speeds it continues to run, but the pressure it can sustain is pretty low; it should be able to run at full speed continually, right? Any other suggestions for things to check? Maybe the motor is just dying?
I guess in the case of needing a new motor/pump, does anyone have a sense for whether I would be better off trying to replace the motor on that unit or buying/upgrading to a new motor/pump assembly? For example, is that model worth keeping or are there much better options now?
I guess in the case of needing a new motor/pump, does anyone have a sense for whether I would be better off trying to replace the motor on that unit or buying/upgrading to a new motor/pump assembly? For example, is that model worth keeping or are there much better options now?