pump throwing breaker

[raydimarcello]

Came down this morning to find the pump not running and the breaker tripped. Pump is humming/drawing current but just throws breaker after a couple seconds. Opened up the pipe fittings and don't see anything. Pump just go bad? any ideas?

Jandy Pro Stealth

 

[mknauss]

Turn the power off. See if you can spin the motor (normally can use a screwdriver at the motor end).

Does the motor have a capacitor?

 

[raydimarcello]

Yes, theres a cap that says shaft access. I removed and can spin it freely by hand. Tried switch again and same result.

How do i tell if it has a capacitor and why is that important?

 

[mknauss]

Pump Capacitors - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

Take a picture of the motor. Also one of the spec label of the motor and post them here.

 

[Wally oasis]

The capacitor starts the motor turning. If it's bad it won't turn the motor. It will just sit there and hum. You'll need to good electrical test meter with a capacitor setting to test the capacitor.

 

[raydimarcello]

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[mknauss]

Please post pictures directly to the forum. Many of us will not click on links to photo sites (nor have a Google account).

 

[Wally oasis]

Hump on top of motor contains capacitor.

 

[raydimarcello]

pics...

 

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[raydimarcello]

Woohoo!!! $30 at Leslie's and about 12 minutes later and all is well! Wish I could buy you guys some beers. Thanks!

 

[mknauss]

Wish I could buy you guys some beers.

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