Pool Pump Plug Not Working

The local pool company sold her a new capacitor as that is the most common cause of a pump not starting however i can t.

Pool pump plug not working. Pump working unplugged an when a few days later plug in not working. Don t toss that pool pump motor until you try this simple trick to see if you can get it going. Solution for cavitation the solution could be as simple as clearing a clog out of a plumbing line or it could also be an air leak somewhere in your system. But if your pool pump sounds a little like a screeching hyena the issue could be bad bearings which are mounted on the pool motor shaft inside the motor itself inside the motor.

Cut off the main drain by turning the diverter valve. This could either be a gfci receptacle a breaker or if it is a small pool there could be a breaker on the end of the plug. Swimming pool pump won t start pump is humming. If your pump is not starting you ll want to check a couple of things.

Shut off all power to the pump. The pump should be on a ground fault protected circuit. It could be okay. Trust me on this.

October 12 2017 at 10 40 pm i have a question. Chances are it s the pool pump capacitor. The pool pump motor is not working or turning off while running. If the pump is running but not pumping any water it s possible the pump might need to be primed.

First check to see if the pump is getting power and check your timer to make sure the pump is on. My mom s pool pump is only 1 5 years old but the other day it made a loud bang like a firecracker then it just stopped for good. Don t buy a new pump check to see if your capacitor is causing th.