Automation, Learn About There are no leaks and the basket remains full with water. Hi, I have 2 issues with my 1530 above pool. "As for cleaning the pool filters, I do this every couple of days and doesn't help pressure.". Troubleshooting a Hayward Aqua Rite can be quick and simple. Error codes show up on the digital screen of the H-Series H150, H200, H250, H300, H350, and H400 gas models. It does sit in a low spot and has happened once before, but I do have a solution to prevent it from happening again. Power going in, but power not coming out and therein lies the problem, which could just be a loose wire, broken wire or faulty resistor/capacitor/relay. We opened our pool a week ago and havent had a problem until today (May 23. Ive had the pool for 25 years with no problems until now. We cannot get it going again. It feels like its not doing what its supposed to do. Wait for the relay to click (5 to 10 seconds). Thoughts? I just replaced a Hayward 2 hp SP2615X20 that started making a loud noise while still pumping, so I figured the bearings or something were gone, with a Hayward SP3015X20AZ 2 hp. All the readings (salt level, amps, etc) are in the correct range. On a Hayward pump with clogged impeller, you can remove the basket, reach through the small hole with your fingers (pump off! 3. loose pipe coming into pump, drawing air around fitting threads All the leds remain off and the display shows the salt concentration 2900. Hi Nancy, Heat Sinks are designed to absorb the heat from the motor, and dissipate it safely. If there is no motor sound at all, and the breaker trips, it could be a bad motor, or it could be a bad breaker, they wear out, especially if used often (instead of the timer switch). Is it likely to be the pump or the AutoChlor switches and timer (which I replaced last year)? I have the intermatic digital two speed timer. It could be a problem the other way around, AG pumps cannot lift water vertically, so are not used on inground pools. Remove all of the bolts around the top and pull out the Filter Nest, or all of the fingers. I have been getting GFI breaker trips intermittently. 4 New pump 2 years old. Troubleshooting Guides To view these documents, you will need to download the free Acrobat Reader, which gives you instant access to PDF files. Good day everyone. Shaft seals may blow out if a valve after the pump is turned or briefly closed while the pump is running. UNK the , . Check that the pump lid is on very tight, and that the threaded fitting that screws into the front of the pump has Teflon tape or other thread sealant. Hi Tony, yes if the impeller spins freely then the shaft does too (unless you are unthreading the impeller from a stationary shaft) normally. Within the underground world of Japan, and the world at large, a certain man is known as the Evil Emperor. Hi Tracy, the C48 number is not the pump model, but the motor number. likely not a fan or impeller problem, because at 3500 RPM (or less), it would wear down anything broken in just a few minutes. Excessive voltage or amps can cause the problem. Look closely at the suction-side (incoming pipes/valves, up to the strainer pot), and shut off pump, watching closely for water spray, or sometimes just a fast dribble. All Rights Reserved. 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'. If the shaft is free turning, but the pump does not turn on, check power connections. Hi Carolyn, yes either the thermostat or other temp sensor, if present, would be responsible for that symptom. Hi Tony, there could be a short in the motor, or loose wires connecting to the capacitor, or if the capacitor you are replacing with is not the correct capacitor, or if the centrifugal or stationary switches are not releasing the capacitor, due to loose or misaligned switches, or loose wires, or wires shorting out by touching other wires or the motor casing, or crimped wires give a good look around the back of the motor, and try another capacitor, maybe call Hayward and ask for the correct capacitor MFD number for your horsepower of Northstar. Pump lid not on tight, gasket not lubed, or not positioned properly (superpump) put in a new motor and had the old motor repaired. Don, melted shrouds can indicate that the something may be laying on the burner tray, causing flames to shoot out a little sideways, or something is laying on (or clogging) the heat exchanger, allowing hot gas to build up inside the heater, slowing down the exhaust rate. Thanks A. Ray Davis Seems like filter is dirty , so I bumped it several times (once with motor on to really force water through) that usually does it. Yours may have become weak, or damaged somehow. Is the wire the correct size wire? Usually the capacitor (9 oclock) or the thermal overload switch (12 oclock) must be removed to gain access to the shaft, whereupon you can use an open end wrench to grasp the shaft and turn it slightly, back and forth, to break the rust free. 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. Would the lack of enough sand cause the water to gush out of the top of the filter? Or does the breaker need a reset? Hi! The mechanical shaft seal sits behind the impeller, and prevent water from leaking out along the motor shaft. Learn more about pool care and repair. the pop may have been the capacitor blowing, its a black cylinder located at 9 oclock in the rear of the motor. Please help. Changed lid gasket and plugs in basket still same issue. Hi David, these can sometimes be tricky to seal up, you are not alone. Ive read online it is most liked a valve that is faulty in some way. New Assy is $500. Find these plugs and remove them by loosening the wingnut and wiggling it out. Motor is connected to 220 volts and each phase consume 3.8 amps. For the leaking underneath, that sounds like the shaft seal SPX1600Z2 or it could be leaking around the plumbing fitting threads, where water exits the pump, and is running down the side of the pump and dripping off the bottom. Hi, it could be just that, a vibration. You may be able to remove the basket and reach thru the volute to the eye of the impeller, and may be able to feel debris. To view these documents, you will need to download the free Acrobat Reader, which Ive tried the override, checked the basket on the pump and felt into the intake and outlet for obstructions. Go to the grocery store and come back and its dead. . If they wont or cant fix it, call a electric motor repair shop to visit, or pull the pump and take it to them for service, or attempt the (easy) repair yourself. All Second most common air leak on a Super Pump would be the incoming pipe fitting. Could also be low water level in the pool, or a stuck skimmer weir, blocking water flow. It runs fine but no strong circulation. it runs Hi Paul, could it be vibration noise? Our pump is going through this one-off cycle similar to what others are describing. Step 4: Verify your pumps pressure. Hi Ray, NOW you may have a bad capacitor. You can also pressurize the suction lines using a Drain King, connected to a garden hose and inserted at the skimmer, with a plug inside of the pump on the incoming pipe, or setting the multiport valve on closed. Before I purchase all new control board assembly, does this sound about right? Superpump lid gaskets are a square cut gasket that can come out of the groove easily, be sure it is seated properly, and lube it with Teflon pool lube regularly. 5. low water level or skimmer weir blocking water flow All Products, View On/off on/off. After communication is established, if it is lost for 30 s, the error will be displayed. A pool guy who has since stopped operating put it in. We have our pump timers to shut off at noonmany times, but all the time, they run past the specified shut off time. An overheating motor can be caused by bad air flow, broken internal fan, or often the death sentence of a short in the windings. Low speed should be enough flow to activate the flow switch. Hayward websites have been developed in compliance with standards for Internet Explorer 10 or later. Hi Paul, Ants can be a problem, when they get around motors or circuit boards, but it sounds like a pump motor problem, and could simply be a weak capacitor, in the rear of the motor (black cylinder). I believe we have the drawing in air issue at filter, I cannot locate to purchase the o ring seal and valve cover for this model. Hello Dave, When I switch to waste or backwash, the suction is restored to full power and the flow is at full strength. I replaced the rod, and now my lid will not go down, the rod is the exact same as the other. If the next day the chlorine level is nearly zero, shock again. Wire size inside socket too small (cant carry the current). Learn more about pool care and repair. Seemed to be operating fine and I was vacuuming pool and lost suction. If thats not the air leak, check the pump lid o-ring, Superpump square lid rings sometimes get twisted easily. Are all connections tight? Buen suerte! i just installed a vspnp hayward pump and when i flip the breaker on it only makes a clicking noise. Samsung Da29-00020b 3 Pack, Hi, my Hayward pump is about 5 years old. Heaters often normally make such sounds, could also be debris laying on top of the burners. Professional Profile, View All Just replaced the upper lid on my Vari-flow and spider gasket, also changed out 300 lbs filter sand. The pump acts like it wants to pump, but doesnt. I have a Hayward super pump 1HP. I checked pool water supply and dont feel any water coming but my pump is still running but nothing is moving in pool. I have a dual flow 2 speed pump. And check that the stationary switch, located at 6 oclock, is also screwed in tightly, and that the tab is centered on the tab of the centrifugal switch. If this is an ABG pool, check the skimmer hose and adapter fittings. Maybe the GFCI button tripped? Power is always present at supply input. Step 2: Did you properly install your switch? 6. Is the motor still good. BLUE-ESSENCE-20 20K GAL SALT CHLORINATION SYSTEM (HAY-45-0020) Product # : HAY-45-0020 Mfg : HAYWARD POOL PRODUCTS INC Mfg # : BLUE-ESSENCE-20 (FLORIDA ONLY) Department : FEEDERS | CHLORINATORS | SANTIZERS Product Line : Salt Generators UOM ( Default ) : EA Obsolete : This product is not obsolete. Wouldnt, the other three still be sufficient to filter? Now assuming your pressure gauge is accurate, 20 psi would tell me that your filter grid fingers need a serious cleaning. It make a humming noise when on filter setting. I dont know if Im convinced the new pump is bad or not, or if I need higher voltage to the pump. Water into return is ok. Edith, low flow into the pump could be an air leak in front of the pump, usually a loose pump lid, missing pump lid o-ring, or a loose pipe coming into the pump. Tighten in a Pattern (tighten up the bolts in a N, S, E, W, or 12, 6, 9, 3 pattern). Any thoughts? Tested the switch on and off and it works as expected. When I turn on the pump, it sucks water through but only 2/3 of basket is filled as if a suction leak. If the motor makes no noise at all, not even a peep, then its usually a power issue. Thanks, Inspect for any damage to wires or wire casing. Its a Hayward pump. We have an Hayward SP1580X15 Power-Flo LX 1.5hp pump. If I prime the pump and turn it on it runs fine but when I turn it off and let it set for a few minutes you can hear it cheering then the water in the pump evacuates and there appears to be some water coming from the bottom of the pump. Had it running today at high rpm and totally turned off after about 20 minutes.