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Is your new swimming pool miswired if the pump motor is installed but don't know if the wiring to pump is 110v or 240v and you set pump up for 110v and wired it but only hums and trips breaker?
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∙ 12y ago
Yes. Get a volt meter and check the power at the timer. It sounds like you have a switchless motor with a bad run capacitor and a week breaker. That's about a $20 fix.
Check power on line 1 line 2 with the meter set at around 500 volts a/c- you should get 230 or so, most pumps are 230 volt. Another thing- if it has a skinny breaker, 115v if it's a wide breaker, 230v.
Step 2 Take the motor to a qualified repairman, as they will usually test it for free.
If you are uncomfortable with your lack of electrical experience, make step 2 your step 1.
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