that sounds like loose wires, or broken wires. Hard for me to say if the motor is shot, but it has sure had a rough life! The pump should really be on its own breaker if possible. Step 3: When the instant salt level is stable (and the negative sign still present), cycle slide switch to 'Super Chlorinate' and back to 'Auto'. Troubleshooting Your Hayward Aqua Rite System - http://bit.ly/2RC8myGHayward AquaRite Parts - http://bit.ly/2NPGXbjHow To Clean a Hayward AquaRite Turbo Cell - http://bit.ly/2TPpK5IStabilizer - http://bit.ly/3aCeEa7SUBSCRIBE for FREE swimming pool care and maintenance videos every week: http://bit.ly/SubscribeINYO ****VISIT our blog for weekly swimming pool tips, tricks, and more! If you have an electric shop nearby, they could test it, but if its around 10 yrs old, you may assume its dead. "@type": "Organization",
When I turn on my clock and put my ear close to the clock I hear the clock sound like its on but my Hayward filter does not turn on and makes no noise. Check the wiring. Inspect the area where the wires connect to the motor, aside from that Im stumped havent had the chance yet to work on too many VS motors. Hi Shannon, assuming that your pump is single speed (not dual speed or variable speed), it runs at a constant 3450 RPM, and is not possible to run at a lower speed. Yes this pool was install without GFCI protection, (of course we will installing an equipment ground and GFCI Breakers.) No loose wires or insect infestation. What am I not doing? Use a multimeter on the AC volt setting of 240V, and place the meter leads on the wires on the time clock. If it reoccurs, you may have some pipe problems, such as a collapsed flexible PVC pipe on the skimmer. On traditional intermatic time clocks, you also have to make sure the timer dogs are tight, or they can slip, use pliers to tighten the nut tighter to avoid. Anything else to fiddle with or bad motor? It has been operating properly in its current setup for atleast 2 years (came with house). There is a small sump pump also connected to another breaker inside the breaker box that has no issues, of course it only runs a few minutes when it rains heavy to move water out of the basement. Yours may have become weak, or damaged somehow. Im being advised by an electrician that my Hayward pump has a dead short in it. I cant imagine paying someone to take 2 bolts off. This noise does not happen when the water is flowing through the heater but it is not turned on. To determine the cause of your noisy pump, investigate the following reasons: Theres no need to feel overwhelmed if your Hayward pool pump isnt functioning correctly. Automatic restart is 2 minutes after the error is corrected. Checked pump later, not running with message Drive error, heatsync overheated. Usually get 3-4x that long. Click Here to View Replacement Aquarite Parts 25 This advanced blue media lasts for the life of the cartridge to inhibit the growth of bacteria on the pleated fabric that can foul and weaken a cartridge. You can also turn off the pump at the breaker which provides power to the timer. Hi Frank, so it ran for weeks or more on 115V, when set to accept 230V, and then it started overheating, and then ran great for about a month, but now it makes no noise at all. Check the impeller and seal alignment. Hi, Check that they are tight and havent come loose. We have cleaned it 3-5 times a day and changed the d.e as well. If no power there, check the timer, if no power there, check the breaker, if no power there Is the main breaker in the house on? Hi Davy, Just push the red button back in. 9-17-2020 Sounds like you might have enough good parts to put together one good pump! Recently I started getting a loud vibration hum from my hayward pump. Question. http://bit.ly/InyoPoolsListen to the Poolside Chat podcast!iTunes:http://bit.ly/PoolsideChatSoundCloud:https://soundcloud.com/inyopools-comLIKE us on FACEBOOK! Signs of wear under the wear ring is normal, and it should be pumping normally. A sticky skimmer weir door can cause water blockage to the skimmer, and give priming problems too. Step 3: Double check the wires on the flow switch for damage. Hi Toula, consider that the impeller may be clogged, or you may have an air leak, in front of the impeller. It wont respond to the controls at all. If lots of air churns when you shut the pump off, and the water quickly blasts out of the pump, thats likely a suction side air leak. Exterior Wall Covering Materials, Known for being reliable & durable, Hayward pool pumps have always been our leading line of pumps. Any ideas as to what could be the problem? The pump starts up fine and draws water but then it starts clicking as if its shutting off and on. But first, remove the fingers again, and soak the entire Nest Assembly in a bucket filled with pool filter cleaner, to dissolve oils and scale. I was wondering if the Hayward Cyclac Ball Value could be leaking? Please help! Why would this suddenly happen? The early revisions dont work with the TCELL5 or TCELL9. I will be purchasing a replacement pump and have it installed, but I wonder if Id need to just have the breakers tightened in the panel box? At no time does the power led turn on. Contact a professional for further assistance. Flipped the breakers back on this morning after problem fixed. I hope new filters fix the problem!!! Then, take a look at the capacitor, located at 9 oclock. I tried to snake the pump but didnt find anything. If the shaft is free turning, but the pump does not turn on, check power connections. Does it turn on again by itself, about 20 minutes later (after cooling down)? This new one when turned on seems to start, and pump, but the breaker shuts off in probably less than a second. that would be rare, very rare. Then tighten the pump lid very tight. 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. Missing air bleeder sock or strainer cap Higher horsepower motors are usually only 230V, above 2 hp, but lower hp motors are sometimes reversible, or have the ability to wire either with 110V or 220V, but they will say this on the motor label if they are (reversible) and have a diagram also. All the leds remain off and the display shows the salt concentration 2900. Hi Tiffany, in most inground pool cases, the pool pump should be powered by a breaker on the home main panel, which powers a breaker on the pool equipment pad sub-panel breaker box. Finally, could be that the voltage is not quite right, one of the legs (power wires) not providing enough power. https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=hayward+h-150+manual the first pdf link is the older model H150, the second .pdf link is the newer H150 models, altho it may not make a difference. It wont stop leaking. I just replaced the seal and all of the gaskets along with carefully cleaning the grooves that the gaskets rest in and greasing them thoroughly with Jacks. I did notice the on/off switch was mushy moving from the on and off positions. If the cell is still producing chlorine, it should be fine. I checked impeller and seems to be spInning freely with no debris. I have a Hayward pump with DE filter. They dont usually begin to flow like a gusher, but a steady trickle. Hi Jeff, probably that sound is worn bearings (pumps dont have brushes). I Have an electric Hayward pool heater that comes on automatically when temperatures drop and then runs 3 or 4 hours. Inspect and tighten the suction and discharge connections using Teflon tape. You are also using the diffuser? I checked the power to the timer and I have 120 v to L1 & L2 but timer not running & pump wont run when I turn pump on manually. Glad that you replaced the sand, normally lasts 5-7 years on larger sand filters, but filters below 21 diameter need it more often, and very small filters 12-14, need it almost every season. Anyway, have you checked the cleaner line strainer? You find these in our valve parts department or use one of our multiport valve rebuild kits. Came out tonight and flipped the switch and pump started. Hi Mark, hard to say if it does not display any error code, the caution symbol on a Hayward Heater is usually accompanied by an error code, LO being the most common, for low water flow. Any suggestions? If this is an ABG pool, check the skimmer hose and adapter fittings. Hi we have a Hayward DE filter for a 2040 in ground. 1.5 hayward pool pump motor clicks on and off rapidy. And if you have Hayward heater error codes on display, that makes finding the problem almost easy! If you can, you can check voltage with a meter, on the breaker, to see how much voltage it is passing. Inspect the following areas: If you see air bubbles coming from the return fittings on the pump, there may be an air leak on the suction side. The AquaTrol Are T-Cells interchangeable on Hayward AquaRite Systems? Hi Dave..your honest opinion please..new 14000gal gunite pool with hayward sp3400vsp pump September 2014,ran a month winterized and ran fine for 3 years, when company came to open up the pool in 2017,pump stuck,installed new 3400@ $1200. Could be a problem with the centrifugal switch, located dead center on the rear of the motor, or the stationary switch, located beneath it, and contacting each other in the center. 4. Likewise, check if the motor is wired correctly for the available field supply voltage. The plastic shroud or cover over the impeller? 2) loose pipe coming into the pump (no sealant, or overheated and slightly shrunk), 3) Loose valve lids or o-rings, air-leaky valves in front of the pump (main drain, skimmer). If there's one thing for certain about pool equipment, is that they will all break down at some point in time. On page 30 of the Aquarite troubleshooting guide, it goes into depth about troubleshooting that rectifier. Does that have to be over the two spades or one? They can also fail if used on a salt pool (there are salt seals that can be used), or if the motor and shaft heats up to high temps. Hi Davy, I have a brand new Hayward motor/pump as shown above on your site. But, you know whats not great? When pump start it work fine but after few hours water stop moving. Harwil type flow switches can become damaged over time and will need replacement at some point. Your pump should be connected to a bare copper wire, test it to see if there is any voltage detected in the bonding wire. Put your power leads on both sides of the transformer, should be 115V IN, and 28V OUT, (or close to those numbers). First, I want to ensure the pool is voltage free, thus grounded and all components are bonded, I know many pumps have a zinc plate that actually bonds the water. Hi lindsay, pump motors are normally too hot to touch, they run about 140 to the touch. Hi Joe, Low Flow would be indicating that the water flow coming into the pump, heater or salt system is insufficient. If needed, get yourself ECX1014A, bump shaft kit, for a little rebuild. "@type": "BlogPosting",
Thanks! Just bought a new Hayward Perflex Series Extended Cycle Filtration Systems filter and cant get the motor to start. But this pump smokes when I try to turn it on (guessing motor burned out from being submerged). Tough one, good luck! Please tell me if this is normal or do I need to change anything? Put a meter on the terminal board, and see if the voltage coming into the motor is fluctuating or dropping off, when the motor cycles. Attached please find a copy of the Aqua Plus Operation Manual Please note Section - Configuration Menu Items, Cell Type Selection, page 16. This worked well until about 4 years ago, when I replaced it with a similar pump, a Hayward sp2607x10. If the pump runs without water for very long it will burn up the shaft seal, and if run for hours and days, can literally melt the pump, sometimes even catch fire (rarely), even with a small amount of water in it. "height": "219",
Let everything dry and put the pump on again and it just hums. Hi James, I would think that could be one of the E-clips used on the bump shaft may have broken off, or an o-ring has slipped off. Sometimes I need to backwash and rinse before the water seems to get going enough to actually circulate, then Im able to switch to filter and it works. If none of those things, perhaps the filter grid needs to be soaked in a Filter Cleaner, to remove oils or minerals that have clogged the pores of the fabric. Jake, sounds like you got the filter up to speed. Try adding another inch of water. Royal Tulip Beach Resort is located near Port Ghalib, 42 km from Marsa Alam. After that, putting it to filter (following the backwash) ramps the flow to full strength until the gradual decline cycle starts again. Poor connection inside the plug or socket. . Drying off the terminal board may help, by removing the rear cover. After just a few minutes the flow slows down to almost nothing. We have a few of them, but maybe not the correct one for your motor, replace with the exact same MFD number, printed on the cap. I checked the pump and is is very hot. For over 2 months, lots of troubleshooting, actually RE-PIPED THE SECTION FROM POOL TO PUMP done by professionalpump still will not primedraws water, wont primeplayed with outflow and values, no primetook apart (my nemesis) Hayward Perflex DE filter, cleaned fingers, silicone on gaskets, put back (I have done this crappy job a hundred times so I am familiar with the process)no primefeel like draining the damn pool and junking the whole thing >:(. was spinning counter clockwise. How can I locate and check if a valve is faulty. When he went to turn the pool back on it made a slight humming noise like it was trying to come back on but it wouldnt turn on. Cleaners will remove the grease/oils, and acid will remove scale deposits. Ill look up the Drain King, is that something like a check valve? Sometimes pump lids can also warp or even the pump housing or internals, in cases where the pump got REALLY hot, but that is rare, but if the cause, youd need some new parts, or new pump. What does your water temp say? Next, maintain the proper salt levelin the pool. If not, use an outlet tester or plug in a different appliance (light, hair dryer, fan) to see if the outlet has power. Pump shutoff during 24 hours of pouring rain. Our switch seems to be getting power- a voltage tester confirms this but pump makes zero sound when switch is turned on. Or is it coincidence that I have a bad line in the pool. There are pegs all around that prevent moving the wrench beyond 11 and 12 oclock and because the shaft only has two flat sides we cannot get the wrench from another angle plus there are other pegs. 5. inspect all wires inside the back of motor, looking for one that is disconnected, cut, crimped, or two metal terminals touching each other. There are no leaks and the basket remains full with water. heres the motor: https://www.intheswim.com/p/hayward-super-pump-pool-pump-motor-1-5-hp-threaded-shaft and the seal: https://www.intheswim.com/p/hayward-super-pump-shaft-seal-assembly-spx1600z2. John, according to the manual, CEL is the code for Panel not receiving data from control. Morning , everything was working fine with my Hayward pump. Getting air in basket, changed gasket with lube still have the same issue. We had a pool built in FL in Aug 2018 with variable speed Hayward TriStar pump. Hi Mike, when there is no wiring diagram printed on the motor label or above the nameplate, indicating High/Low Voltage wiring specs, then the motor is not reversible. BUT THE BEARINGS. Secondly, check that there are no air leaks in FRONT of the pump, typically around the pump lid, or on the pipe coming into the pump. I am a new pool owner and first Hayward pump. Hi Rudy, clicking on/off sounds like the switch in the rear of the motor, you may find either the centrifugal switch (dead center) or the stationary switch (6 oclock), may not be fully disengaging, or may be loose or bent. Thanks, Thoughts? Features: Replacement for Hayward T-CELL-5, GLX-CELL-5-W and Aqua Trol Suitable for pools up to 20,000 gallons Comes with a 15 foot cord Clear housing for visual inspection of cell No need for re-plumbing, direct fitting threads Meets all original factory specifications Reverses polarity to automatically clean cell I filled the pool to the level line, but the air bubbles stayed. Could be overheating make sure the pump has lots of air around the motor, no piles of mulch or dirt packed around the pump. If communication between the ignition board and the display board is not established within 3 s of power-up an error will be displayed. Many years ago I had to replace my Hayward motor. Hi, I have 2 issues with my 1530 above pool. 2. 2. loose pipe coming into pump, drawing air around fitting threads Davy, Switch your cell type by cycling the main switch from AUTO to SUPER CHLORINATE and then back to AUTO. I immediately unplugged it and the plug was black and the extension Outlet was melted. Hi Ernesto, hmmm, Im not quite sure, but sounds like it could be either low voltage, or a loose connection, or something mis-wired between the terminal board and the capacitor? . Third time turned off pump same thing happened with humming and eventually kicking in. Is there a break in period for the unit or do I need to call the technician? If the backwash line continues to leak, remove the multiport valve lid and inspect the spider gasket for wear or damage in the waste port area. Have a Hayward 1HP self priming super pump on an older pool the motor bearings are screaming. I shut it down again before the problem got worse. Could be too much or too little sand, the filter should be about 2/3 full of sand. Hi John, that is going to be either a cavitation noise, where the pump is starved for water, or if this noise is new, it would likely be the front and/or rear motor shaft bearings wearing out. Maybe the breaker is loose on the bar, or perhaps insects shorting it. Any tips on getting the cover off to get to the capacitor (after removing the two screws)? Thats either gears not engaged, or stuck or its a dead motor (timer motor). "url": "https://intheswim.com/",
. 4 New pump 2 years old. Hi Shannon, right now it is a defective capacitor, not sure about the rest of the motor, but is probably OK. the , . Hi Steve, this can be from reduced flow, like a VS pump running on low speed, and some water vaporizing into steam. IF thats good, check the pipe coming into the pump, does it drip when the pump is off? You can check the visual motor check (if you have an intermatic clock), to see if the motor gears are turning, which means the timeclock motor is good and the power from the breaker is good. The pump stopped priming and allowed water to just flow through but not pressurize the closed filter basket part that is right before the pumpso it looks like a waterfall in the basket flowing from the pipe coming from the pool to the lower end going into the filter. 93 should not be melting the plastic shrouds? Why would the pump and Polaris stop working at the same time? The spider gasket as it is called, inside of the valve is not sealing the waste port like it should. The filter timer will not turn on at all, even when trying manually but the cleaner does. Also check that no wires are touching any metal, and check for any bare/scraped wires. I just replaced my pump/motor at the start of this swimming season. Repair or replace any tripped breakers or blown fuses. When I (electrician) arrived I was able to measure 38volts to ground in the water when the main pump (Hayward Tristar) is running. Not sure if I need to purchase a new pump. Step 4: If none of the previous steps solved the problem, replace your flow switch. Hi Anmarie, Could be the wrong type of sand, but not likely if the bag said Pool Filter Sand on the label. Does the mother board need replacing? Do you think the motor is fried as a result of no water running thru? Hose them off well, and then soak them in a DE filter cleaner, in a 5 gallon bucket. Hi Kathy, the clicking could be the start switch in the rear of the motor, not fully disengaging. I even plugged in the old pump and that too did not run? "thumbnailUrl": "https://x1.adis.ws/v1/media/graphics/i/lesl/its-logo-wide",
If no, test power on the wires coming into the pump, place test meter leads on the red and black wires, with power turned on to the pump. It only blows air but when I take the lid off water comes out and the basket over flows. "datePublished": "2/24/2015",
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My Hayward Pump Super shuts off and then starts then shuts off and then starts again. Not sure whats wrong. That could explain the pumping problems. Inspect the motor shaft for any obstructions. The breaker is probably overloaded. We opened our pool today, ran the pump for about 7 or 8 hours and the plug on the pump was actually melted to the outlet on our timer. Remove the bracket and inspect for bulging, cracking, or burnt marks on the end. So it seems its changing speeds from slow to normal or is shutting off and immediately turning back on. Now when we try to turn everything on the pump wont start at all and keeps tripping the breaker. A local motor shop could probably fix you up for $100, if you can remove the pump, and drive it to their shop. I checked the voltage at the back of the motor and have 240 volts. When in front of the pump, problems like a clogged impeller, air leak into the pump, or clogged skimmer line, or low water these will produce filter pressure lower than normal (on the filter pressure gauge). could be cord problem, too. The pump is pretty hot. The LED light should go out. thanks. Step 3: Ensure that there isnt anything obstructing or blocking the flow. The electrician checked wiring and installed new breaker and does same thing. It hums. Does it sound like the capacitor or could something else be the culprit? It can also just be a really dirty filter, or a clogged pump impeller. Ive never owned a pool before and didnt have any problems all summer until the last 2 weeks. Camfrog Pro Extreme Atau Gold - Camfrog Indonesia. Did you figure out your problem? Humming Motor: If the pump motor makes a humming sound when starting up, you likely have a clogged impeller. Is my pool pump dead? That motor is sometimes used on the Hayward Superpump which is the only pump with a SQUARE pump basket. It makes humming sound 1-2 times before starting. Is this normal? Step 2: Press Diagnostics button 5 times to display the Instant Salt level. This is a brand new pump out of the box that was installed and the inlet is drawing water in and filling basket and the outlet is discharging water but it just trips the breaker everytime. 1. Anything I can do on my own to fix this? Minglin. If the bolts do not tighten fully, it could be that the housing threaded receivers are loose and spinning as you try to tighten the bolts. IF not, you may remove the motor end cap (with power off) and see that the wires are connected firmly. Getting ready to start up my pool , flipped the breaker and nothing. I shut the pump down the other night and it will not run. Perflex filters are particularly known (to me anyway) for building up oily deposits on the fingers or flex tubes, and clogging up quickly. After I moved in a year ago. Turned everything off, let the motor cool off and tried again. In my area, the pool gets opened mid May and closed mid September, and runs around 8 hours a day. After coming across that it would no longer produce chlorine after 6 years, I decided to buy a new cell. everything worked fine until we installed this pump. You will get much more visibility by. Hi, is there a GFI on the outlet? By following the steps listed below, the Aqua Rite can successfully be restored.To view this guide step by step on our website, visit:http://www.inyopools.com/HowToPage/how_to_troubleshoot_a_hayward_aqua_rite.aspx So, I dont think you can use this motor, (sorry), unless you are able to add another 110V wire, and run both connected wires from a Double pole breaker. Went out today to find the lower plastic shroud melting again? There are two washers that I have on each side of the spring. Home / Pool Equipment / Pool Heaters & Heat Pumps / Hayward Pool Heater Troubleshooting. To fix the problem, manually reset the Inspect Cell LED. High will run fine but next day I have to do the same, start with low and switch to high. This one is 5 years old. Have zero skills with pool pump filter motors or basically anything associated. Approx. Fox example, a 1 hp Whisperflo creates twice as much flow as a 1 hp Superpump. This troubleshooting guide should give you all the tools and understanding you need to tackle any issue with your Hayward pool pump with confidence! Should we already be having problems with it? PUMP IS 15 YEARS OLD. None of the indicating lights are on. If the pump runs air tight, but slowly drains out over an hour or so, that is usually a pressure side (after the impeller) air leak. Using natural gas as a heating source. Same thing if I try to backwash. I think the problem is a nick in the face of the salt cell that the unions o-ring seals against, but I cant feel anything there so its not like a giant burr or anything. "@type": "ImageObject",
Also could be a loose stationary switch (motor rear, 6 oclock) or a loose centrifugal switch (motor rear, dead center). Increased flow this year may be from the new sand, and higher flow makes it easier for air leaks to appear. Could also be a clogged pump impeller, or a clog in the skimmer line. When it gets up to speed, the switch is supposed to release the capacitor. Run motor with impeller alone for brief second, sounds perfectly quite and normal. If there is an external 2-speed timeclock, check the wiring, esp. Hi it could be small wood chips stuck in the pump impeller. it will not pull up off the pump basket. I went out Toto shut it off so I could backwash and add chlorine. Hi John, you have to do it in tiny increments, with the wrench in place, just jiggle it around back of forth thru the range of motion (about 1/2), then once you can turn it enough to reposition the wrench, do that and jiggle again, working it for several minutes until you can get it to rotate a few revolutions. If your sweeper has a booster pump, could be a problem with a clogged impeller, or air leak into the pump, or some other pump issue. Thank you so much for taking time to answer all our concerns. Scoop out debris left in basket area, and try again. Hi Thomas, the fitting that goes into the pump, was it also replaced? The pump keeps kicking off every 24 hours and I turn it back on by hitting filter. I have an above ground 18,000gal poola Hayward SP1580X15 Power-Flo LX 1 1/2 HP pump purchased May 2017. Air leaks are another source of priming issues. I have a S-210 Hayward pool pump and it started spitting sand so I bought a Folding Umbrella Lateral Holder AssY when I dumped the sand out I think 2 of them were broken for a couple of months it seems sand has been dumping in the pool thats why I bought the lateral. Please ignore my previous question I put a slight bend in the end of the wrench and was able to get a grip on the shaft , When I opened my pool the pump hummed and did not start.
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