Always ensure the pump is off and any valves are closed beforehand. Yours may have become weak, or damaged somehow. Take the pump lid off and remove the pump basket. Posted: 5/24/2017, Heather Sandy, some hoses are clamped onto hose adapters, using a worm clamp or radiator clamp that tightens the hose to the hose adapter. Additionally, ensure all o-rings, valves, and gaskets are lubricated and situated in the right positions. Posted: 8/11/2021, InyoPools Product Specialist Matt S. Just to let you know, the pump is in a well ventilated shed with nothing else around it. Posted: 6/22/2017, InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 10/2/2016, Lance My pump keeps overheating and shutting off. The pressure at the DE filter was 10-15 PSI (without and with the filter and DE) before the new install and is 22-30 at 3000 rpm (and higher at 3600 rpm-full power). Posted: 6/17/2017, Van If after these tips you still cant get your pump to prime, turn the pump off, give the pool a shock dose of chlorine and contact us for assistance. Thanks! Second thing could be loose wire connections, on the breaker, on the outlet, or on the cords connecting to the pump/trol, or damaged plug ends. Flipped the timer on, water shot up about 10 feet and went all over me and the timer and the breaker blew. Theres a few ideas to check, good luck! Went to clean the pool filter a few days later and now when turning on the pump it made a loud grinding noise. Surely it didn't fill up with dirt that quickly that it needs cleaned again after only 4 days? The pump will run very hot and the internal thermal overload switch will shut the pump down to protect it. They function as the starting battery for the motor, to help it get up to speed quickly. It looks like no one has them in Stock and if I cant filter the pool, then it wont be usable. *Always turn the pump off before you remove the baskets, if your pool pump is below water level you will need to close the valves in front of the pump and set the multiport valve on the filter to closed. I have a dual flow 2 speed pump. If priming hasnt worked the first try, to help with water flow, try disconnecting the suction cleaner, taking out the vacuum plate, and emptying the skimmer basket before trying to prime the pump again. Can anyone think of anything i may have missed, any suggestions as to what else i can try to remedy this? Dont let pool pump problems drive you crazy! 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. I have low pressure on my sand filter I am gonna backwash in the am. And check that incoming power matches the voltage for the motor, as the motor can be switched to accept 110V or 220V, see wiring diagram on motor label. ADJUSTMENT MODE INDICATOR Posted: 8/5/2017, Anonymous If your pool is fairly small, without spa and water features, you can also consider using a Pentair SuperFlo VS pump, which has fewer features than the Intelliflo, but also costs much less. See our guide on "How to Identify and Correct Air Leaks" to eliminate these suction air leaks. Also check all the wires, from the back of the terminal board, to the stat. Find free Hayward CAT-2000 manuals and user guides available at ManualOwl.com. Loose wire connections or touching terminal connections cause sparking. Thanks a lot! Also, check to see if the pump impeller is clogged. Without the strainer basket, debris will clog the impeller in the pump volute causing the pump to cease moving water. Contact a professional for further assistance. I have checked the baskets in the skimmer and pump house. The Aquatrol kind of jumped and the breaker tripped. Also, make sure that there is NO water left inside the pump. Then check the GFCI for loose wires. Do you have any idea what I need to do to remedy the problem. The outlet the pump is plugged into, I suppose that is a 240V outlet. Do you think its the capacitor and I can get another one from Hayward, or possibly mis-wiring? My pump seems to trip the GFCI breaker each time it is plugged in. I have a six year old Hayward sp3400vsp and theyre recommending I replace it with the pen take intelliflo. Intermittently meaning it could run for days then trip, I could reset the breaker and have it trip again within a few hours, or it could run for days. Immediately after the install, suction and flow was drastically reduced. Its concerning to suddenly hear strange sounds coming from your Hayward pool pump. Check to make sure all connections to the filter are tight. I went out Toto shut it off so I could backwash and add chlorine. If all good, check the capacitor, at 9 oclock, looking for bulging or cracking or burned marks. It could also be that the power cord is not rated for 15 amps, which is the likely size of the breaker for the outlet (but check the breaker amp size). 2. Thhanks, Anonymous (Low water flow) - Generally, when you initially have strong water flow and it becomes weak in a short period of time, it is because of a buildup of backpressure in the top of the filter tank. Now it runs nice and quiet but still overheats and shuts off. Is it possible the pump is going bad? That helped a lot and water cleared. Hi Gail, overheating can be caused by the wrong wire size from breaker to motor, or loose wire connections, or over-voltage coming into motor, or lack of ventilation around the motor (mulch piled up, or big bushes close by, or placed in a box cover), but its can also be a fatal fault inside the motor. technology ensure years of trouble free operation. We had the pool service open up the other day. Typically, any dilemmas with your Hayward pool pump are likely related to either electrical or plumbing situations. Thank you! Once the water level reaches the top, replace the pump lid with the o ring and turn your pump back on. Hi, I have a hayword C48L2N134B3 1.5 HP pool pump. Posted: 5/15/2017, B.Holland I first thought it might be the motor capacitor, new cap, problem still the same. Can I control my salt chlorine generator with VS Omni? Hoping someone can help, i have been at this for 4 days and i can't figure it out. Inspect and tighten the suction and discharge connections using Teflon tape. Sounds like the pump must have shut off after a short time in Backwash?? Remember to lubricate it with a silicon or Teflon lubricant. In some instances, it could just be a bad breaker. Posted: 7/24/2017, JohnT Cheers! You will also eliminate the risk of your pump burning out from no flow. Also check other wires in the back of the motor. Just wired and installed a brand new Century 1 hp pump motor on a Hayward Super pump filter, getting power to the terminals of the motor but motor does not start, shaft spins freely. The flow is low and the motor is running hot and tripping the internal overload. Why is my pump running hot and cutting off? Hi, make sure that the switches are not loose, the centrifugal switch on the end of the shaft and the Stationary switch at 6 oclock. Additional causes for low water flow in your pump are debris build-up or dirty equipment. Do I need to have a strainer basket in my pump pot? GREEN LED Most pump breakers are not GFI, it might not trip if it is a regular non-GFI. Pool is CLEAN. Resume filtration system operation and check for future use. If that doesnt solve the problem, then work through the steps below. Tha Pcp-j140w Problem. Above ground pool. I also tried to flush the lines with that plumber thing (attaches to the hose, expands and uses pressure)when i put it in the pump skimmer side, some water comes out of the pool skimmer, however if i put it in the pool skimmer, no water comes out of the pump skimmer. Once the water level reaches the top, replace the pump lid with the oring and turn your pump back on. You can control the on/off of a salt chlorinator with a VS Omni Smart Relay, but cannot control the chlorine percentages with VS Omni. Posted: 7/1/2017, DaveD OmniLogic sets the benchmark for pool automation technology providing full smart control for premium pools and backyards. I remember right before I started treating the pool that the jets would quickly go from working to nothing. Backwashed numerous times, starts out strong and then peeters out again. All cords are fine. If so, your problem is outside your filter. The impeller is essentially a spinning, hollow disc that draws in water at the center and spins it out at high pressure. Go to the grocery store and come back and its dead. The water level may be below the skimmer. Above ground pumps are not self-priming and need to be placed below the water sourcethis allows the water to drain into the pump. Posted: 4/11/2017, InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. If it is a union valve, cream also on the union nut. Can you see a visible leak in or around your equipment? I opened the back and was spinning the rod and it eventually started. i had no pressure and very little suction in the pool skimmer. That is the black cylinder in the rear of the motor, located at 9 oclock. If you suspect your breaker has broken, call a certified electrician to further diagnose the problem. Let everything dry and put the pump on again and it just hums. Be sure to clean your strainer basket, as well as the skimmer baskets, so water flow is not obstructed and the pump is not overworked. Check all the wire connections inside the motor on the terminal board, the 2 wires and the ground wire. Use a small tool like a screwdriver to reach down into the pump and remove any debris from the impeller. A pump that simply wont start is a frustrating problem. Its likely good advice you are getting. Checked to make sure nothing was blocking it. Every function works but no sound or audio!What could be the problem and to fix that ? The pump was working well since opening the pool in May, but the last few days it was quite weak. If your hose has union connections that are tightened to connect to the filter, you may try some Teflon tape on the valve threads, or may need a new hose assembly, if the union threads are damaged. I bumped it and it filled fine. I get home from work and the pump is running. Unfortunately, that dead alga doesn't disappear, it rightfully gets trapped in the filter, and you need to repeatedly clean and backwash the filter until the haziness is gone. Posted: 6/12/2017, Anonymous It does this everyday and then starts working like normaly for the rest of the day. No audio after paring with bluetooth or input with analog . Inground 10,000 gal pool, variable speed pump, DE filter. Posted: 6/30/2017, InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 6/6/2017, InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. We cannot get it going again. It ran all night and still going. It could also be just too much moisture on the motor terminals. Lubricating the lid o-ring regularly will help improve the seal. Today it completely shutdown at some point and tripped the breaker in the house. VVan - Do you have reduced flow when you run in "Recirculate" mode - bypassing the filter? Depending on your filter type, check that the O-ring between the two halves of the filter tank is seated properly and that the halves are screwed together fully. Im not sure what happened. It was off this morning and I reset the breaker. Third, is that breakers sometimes dont last forever, and can be go bad, usually after 20-30 yrs tho. If the motor was submerged, it may not recover. 9-17-2020 Hi Davy, Posted: 5/22/2017, InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. ORP FEED MANUALLY ACTIVATED. If so, you may have air pressure building up in the top of your filter that is impeding the flow of water. After resetting the switch 3 times yesterday,the pump is finally staying on. I have been getting GFI breaker trips intermittently. Check that too. I'm hoping you can give me guidance. A good guideline is 8-10 hours a day. You can either take the motor to an electric motor repair shop for rebuilding (new seals/bearings), or buy a new motor, or buy a new pump. Incorrect sizing can cause multiple problems, including low water flow. Fourth, bad capacitor on the motor? My first thought is that the breaker may be too small for the amount of amps needed to start each piece of equipment. If you have tried some of the above and still cannot get your system working, or even if its just too overwhelming, give Aquafirst a call on 9580 9488. Leaks can also come from loose drain plugs, or loose bolts on the seal plate, connecting the motor to the pump.
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