Hi have a waterco supastream 150 pool pump. When turned on it makes a humming noise doesnt pump, but if you switch it on and off a few times it fires up. What could be the problem? Regards Nicky
Will either be the start capacitor (in the box on top of the motor) or something binding the impeller or potentially both.
There is a fan cowling on the rear end of the pump try this; - Turn the power off - Remove the cowling - See if the fan allows you to spin freely/easily the pump BE SURE nothing could become entangled in the fan - Turn pump back on - If it starts, probably something on the impeller side - If it doesn't but will start with a little turn of the fan probably the capacitor. Get a new one from Jaycar or RS components
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Will either be the start capacitor (in the box on top of the motor) or something binding the impeller or potentially both.
There is a fan cowling on the rear end of the pump try this;
- Turn the power off
- Remove the cowling
- See if the fan allows you to spin freely/easily the pump
BE SURE nothing could become entangled in the fan
- Turn pump back on
- If it starts, probably something on the impeller side
- If it doesn't but will start with a little turn of the fan probably the capacitor. Get a new one from Jaycar or RS components
Remember to put the cowling back on safely.