Thanks for the response Dan. I reset everything when I noticed the problem. Not sure power goes to the pump. It is plugged into a gfi outlet. I changed the GFI Breaker in the main panel, problem still the same. Over used/overworked system? However, some people still struggle with the wiring part of the motor to the capacitor. ReallyThe pump may be a 220V motor unit - do you know? I do not see any water leaks around the pump or the filter other than a few drops under the chlorinator. What's not working, Amit: Merry xmas. IF not, you may remove the motor end cap (with power off) and see that the wires are connected firmly. See INTERMITTENT CYCLING WATER PUMPS if the pump runs at odd times for no apparent reason. Make sure there is no water in the conduit from the timer to the pump, and breaker to timer. Image at left, not from Joe's home, illustrates un-protected 240V wiring entering the well casing at the casing top of a water well located in a building basement. Hi Joe, make sure that the pump shaft is spinning freely. The problem we are having after a period of a couple of months of no use of the property we arrive with no water. When the pump was not running, there was no current being pulled even though the voltage was still there. My water pump keeps shutting off. When my well pump comes on my line voltage goes down. Sorry for the bad news. My prior one was over 12 years old so I’m feeling uncertain. Hot Tub Covers & Year-Round Outdoor Spas – Cover Smart! Hi Matt, sound like the bearings have gone bad, and now they are so bad that the shaft has locked up or is binding, and that trips the breaker. Since I will already need to connect the two (2) hot leads together. The symptom you describe occurs usually when there is low flow rate of water into the well combined with a pump protection switch or device (designed to shut off the pump to prevent it from running "dry" and thus being damaged). I don’t really know if my pump can be repaired or if the only solution is buying a new pump so soon. That’s all Folks! The Type FRG is reverse acting: the contacts open on falling pressure. Nothing tripped. Water stopped working. Barring problems with other pool equipment, a pool pump problem will either be an electrical issue or a plumbing issue. Hook the black wires together using wire nuts and do the same with the white or yellow wires. I do not think it’s the breaker…it’s relatively new. So the tech went about replacing the tank and all components. Be sure proper breaker or fuse size in ampacity is installed. Ultimately using some simple electrical tests the homeowner traced the water pump problems to a nicked well pump wiring circuit wire. There's low voltages going to my pump when the points are open when I close the points it gets higher voltage I have a light in well house so I can see when pump is running its dim with points open gets bright whe there closed what should I be looking for short or miss wiring I've change the pump all doing the same. ? I have a Hayward Super Pump Model:C48L2N134B1 that I replaced 3 or 4 seasons ago and until now I have had no trouble out of it. More details are. Do you have any advice? These4-wire well pump wiring connections are typical for a single-phase submersible pump. I took out the filter cartridge and hosed it down replaced, emptied all the baskets but still no change, only one of the jets is pushing out water, but barely. After doing so, he turned the breaker back on and something popped in the fuse box leaving a scorch mark inside of the fuse box and at that point he determined that the pump wasn't running..... so, essentially we paid them $800 for a repair that didn't fix the problem and now are saying that our pump is bad, that they will need to pull and replace it and that will cost me an additional $1000.... my questions are numerous....is hardwiring and bypassing fuses standard practice? 3. check circuit fusing and wire sizes and lengths If the motor was submerged, it may not recover. Hi Douglas, it could be the capacitor, if you’re lucky. OEM Part - Manufacturer #279816 There are a couple of ways to find the part or diagram you need: Click a diagram to see the parts shown on that diagram. Yes - if you search InspectApedia.com with the on page search box you will find our articles on WATER PUMP SHORT CYCLING - home. It has numerous transistors acting as a switch and the switch gets activated when the sensors tell them to. I have a six year old Hayward sp3400vsp and they’re recommending I replace it with the pen take intelliflo. Stephen You can also order capacitors online. Remove the wiring access cover from the end of the new pump motor. Inherited an old Hayward super pump that hums but doesn’t turn over, checked the shaft which moves smoothly and replaced the starter capacitor to no avail. Before ordering a new capacitor however, be sure that the shaft is not “froze-up’ with rust. It's difficult to make an exhaustive check of the wires for leaks or weak shorts to ground without pulling the wiring out of the well since at the wire ends there will be a connection through the pump motor - giving some resistance but not a quantity that we know without help from the pump manufacturer. Make sure the wire ends are clean for a good connection to your new pump. Yours may have become weak, or damaged somehow. It’s that time of season to close the pool, I am probably going to close the pool and worry about the tripping breaker next year. I’m not sure what happened. If the pump won’t catch after a several attempts to fill with water, check for an air leak (see above) on the suction side of the pump, an obstruction in the line, or low water level. An incorrectly installed shaft seal can also produce friction smoke, and a blown capacitor will throw off a lot of smoke, following the small explosion. Also for: Xc70, V70r, Xc90, 2005 v70, 2005 v70r, 2005 xc70, 2005 xc90. Please help! I went to go on vacation the last couple of days but had issues so I had to come home. Test entrance pipe fitting (threads into front of pump) for Air leakage. If breakers keep tripping test for shorted pump motor or pump wiring. A loud or noisy pump can be either a plumbing or electrical problem. If it is a union valve, cream also on the union nut. Not a good sign usually. Check electrical connections and wiring for loose or broken. There is an o-ring on the union, and also on the valve stem, and they can start leaking over time. Swimming Pool Maintenance Schedules: Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Annual, Energy Awareness Month – 7 Ways to Save Around the Pool, Has Fall Landed in your Pool? - unbalanced voltage on 2 legs of a 240VAC pump circuit. I disconnected it and plugged the Aquatrol in alone; that worked fine. 365 day return policy. They are easily removed and replaced. It ran all night and still going. I’ve been told my Hayward Vsp has been shutting itself off for low power issues, even though no power issues are present. ? Pool putty can make a semi-permanent repair, or the fitting can be cut out and replaced. Other causes of air leaking into the pump is from leaky valves in front of the pump, low water level in the pool, or a skimmer weir stuck in the up position. Check timer clock or switch for burnt terminals or wires. Please advise. Often what appears to be a pool pump problem is actually a filter problem or a valve problem, so the first step is to rule out any mis-aligned valves or obstructions in the filter or pipes. EricThe burned wiring tells us that there was (probably) a short circuit in the wiring and/or a seized pump motor.Watch out: It is of course unsafe.I worry as well that no fuse blew nor circuit breaker tripped. Use a VOM in ohms setting to check resistance across the capacitor. Do you think the two are related. Do not just insulate and turn power back on.Leave the circuit off to avoid a fire and shock hazard - sorry I know that's not exactly convenient. When I turn the pump on, the Thicker hose Between the pump and sand filter pops out of the end that is connected to the filter. What are the brand and model of the new pump? If you just pulled the pump to check the impeller or replaced a shaft seal, make sure the seal is installed correctly and that the diffuser and diffuser gaskets are seated firmly. In my experience, a motor overheating is usually on its last legs… what you could do is take it to an electric motor shop in town, and have them run it thru some diagnostics, should not be too expensive, but call first to check. When the water tank's pressure switch detects low water pressure, its switch closes, which turns on the electricity to the control box. It makes humming sound 1-2 times before starting. I just purchased a brand new Hayward Super Pump 1.5HP for my pool that is being renovated. Just to let you know, the pump is in a well ventilated she’d with nothing else around it. Once I get it going, it works fine for as long as I leave it on. Not all parts are shown on the diagrams—those parts are labeled NI, for “not illustrated”. V70 automobile pdf manual download. I then plugged the pump into the outlet and it tripped again. How can I fix it please? If we don't have a short in the circuit then unfortunately that makes us suspect a failing pump motor. Do we have a wiring diagram from the original submersible? The breaker on the panel tripped. My well problems began with total loss of water throughout my home. Then check the GFCI for loose wires. Also check the threaded pipe that comes into the pump, #1 most common air leak. I had my wife and kids take showers, run the washing machine, and even used the sprinkler in the yard for a couple of hours and watched the pressure gauge and everything worked as normal. This table is a general guideline for well pump wiring sizing. This is our second season for this pump. changing the caps did not help. in the last few days, it has tripped the breakers 5 times. Then wire sparked when turned back on. [Photo above] Water shut off and when restarted saw a spark.