So, we plugged everything in for the first time this morning...the pump makes a humming sound when you first start it and then almost immediately trips the breaker. Has anyone had this experience? Just wondering if I have to buy a new one or if it's repairable. Thanks!
Pump won't start up!
- Thread starter Desire5292
- Start date
- Jun 22, 2014
- 52,213
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Sounds like a capacitor. Caps are definitely a DIY project. Not all that expensive either. Tomorrow when you get some light, snap a pic of the motor ID tag with all the motor info on it. We might be able to get you some info on a repacement capacitor.
Took some pics this morning...but after looking at it closely (my husband mostly worked in it yesterday) I'm worried we're just bad pool owners and did something wrong! 
It looks pretty rusted and corroded inside and out. I included pics of that. Anyone have experience with this? Does it mean a new pump or is there something i can do?
It looks pretty rusted and corroded inside and out. I included pics of that. Anyone have experience with this? Does it mean a new pump or is there something i can do?Attachments
- Jun 22, 2014
- 52,213
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Besides a potentially bad capacitor, I suspect you've had an internal leak from the main seal or bearing seals which would explain the rust (moisture) inside. Based on the looks of that motor, I would be inclined to just replace the motor. Once replaced, to include the appropriate "go-kit" (seals, etc), you should basically have a new pump.
Okay. Do you have any idea where I can find a motor? And how difficult is it to replace? Unless m husband takes pity on me, I'm pretty much on my own. Lol. If the price is similar it might be better for me to just get a whole new pump?
Sorry to be a pest, but I was wondering if someone could direct me on where to buy a new motor (and seals, I guess?) for my pump? Or if it's better to buy a whole new pump? I've spent a lot of time looking around on here but understanding how the pool works is still a HUGE struggle! So I'd appreciate any help - thanks!!
- May 3, 2014
- 63,081
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Call InyoPools. Tell them what you have, what you think you need to replace. They can guide you and supply the equipment.
Can someone there do the repairs?
Can someone there do the repairs?
Thanks!! I think it's something my husband can do once we get everything. It's just up to me to figure out what we need and get it here.
Thank you so much for your recommendation! I've already gotten the help I need and ordered a pump. Much easier than I expected!!!