Smoke coming from Pump

[redmenace20v]

Just completed my first Mustard Algae SLAM. Pool looks amazing now.

Pump has been running 24/7 for 5 days. Has been raining for 24 hours with 90%+ humidity.

This morning noticed pump was off and it tripped circuit breaker. Turned it on and smoke came out from that piece screwed onto the top.

Do I need a new pump? If so, what do you recommend? I have a 15,000 in ground pool and a cartridge filter. I don’t have a good place to backwash/vacuum to waste without hooking up a 100’ drain hose and running it to the street.

 

[Texas Splash]

Welcome to TFP! That's a capacitor. Fairly easy item to replace if you have some basic DIY skills. You do want to make sure to replace it with the same part number. @JamesW has a lot of those memorized, but if he doesn't post soon you can call InyoPools and I'm sure they can confirm the right replacement.

 

[redmenace20v]

Welcome to TFP! That's a capacitor. Fairly easy item to replace if you have some basic DIY skills. You do want to make sure to replace it with the same part number. @JamesW has a lot of those memorized, but if he doesn't post soon you can call InyoPools and I'm sure they can confirm the right replacement.

Thanks! Here’s some photos of what it looks like under there

 

[Texas Splash]

Wow. That one really got toasted. Should be a relatively simple fix. Many places seem to have that part number around for $12-$15 bucks.

Pool Pump Motor Capacitor Replacement | PoolZoom

Shop online today with PoolZoom and buy pool pump motor capacitor replacements. U.S. Seal 5VR0303 is a run capacitor that features 30 MFD and 370vac.

www.poolzoom.com

 

[redmenace20v]

Wow. That one really got toasted. Should be a relatively simple fix. Many places seem to have that part number around for $12-$15 bucks.

Pool Pump Motor Capacitor Replacement | PoolZoom

Shop online today with PoolZoom and buy pool pump motor capacitor replacements. U.S. Seal 5VR0303 is a run capacitor that features 30 MFD and 370vac.

www.poolzoom.com

Thank you!! You rock =)

 

[IceShadow]

The problem is that the magic smoke that makes it work got out. You have to get a new one with the magic smoke still inside.

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[redmenace20v]

Hahaha. Glad it was just the capacitor and not the motor.

I ended up ordering this one as it had the fastest ship time. Don't want my Mus Algae SLAM to go to waste. I hope this one will fit:

12717 - Jard 12717 - 30 MFD Round Run Capacitor (370V)

Jard 12717 - 30 MFD Round Run Capacitor (370V) - <b>Features:</b><br> <ul> <li>Non-PCB capacitors. <li>Physical interrupter makes our capacitors safe <li>Perfect for general replacements - smallest dimensions available <li>UL and CSA listings available <li>50/60 Hz</ul>

www.supplyhouse.com

 

[redmenace20v]

Welcome to TFP! That's a capacitor. Fairly easy item to replace if you have some basic DIY skills. You do want to make sure to replace it with the same part number. @JamesW has a lot of those memorized, but if he doesn't post soon you can call InyoPools and I'm sure they can confirm the right replacement.

That worked! Thank you SO much!

 

[Texas Splash]

 

[1Sammy]

Gud on ya guys, another motor saved from the junk pile. To many on here are to fast to say Replace the motor. oh and just as well get a new pump to go with it.