1.5 hp waterway champion pool pump issue
We bought a 1.5 hp waterway champion pool pump on 7/12 for our 16X32 inground pool at Namco, and it's now turning itself off (3x already) after being on for less than half hour. Why? Am I doing something wrong?
Pool & Spa - Waterway - Champion 1 1/2 Hp 230v Energy Efficient Pump
Answers & Comments
Be sure you have connected the motor to the line leads correctly and that the motor is set for the proper line voltage.
A somewhat common problem is that most motors are dual voltage (can be ran on 115 or 230 volt) and come factory set for 230 volts. If you connect it to a 115 volt circuit it will run for a while and then overheat and shut off.
So does that mean there is a reset right on the motor?
A better way to say it is there is a reset in the motor...it is internal and operates automatically. If it trips due to overheating it will reset itself once the motor has cooled enough.