Tried this and it worked! Had to go to three pool stores the day before Labor Day to find the 25uf but my pool party for tomorrow is saved! Thanks so much. SUBSCRIBED!
Very well explained, my husband and I followed your directions and voila! pool motor started!, capacitor was 38, this is a blessing! we are running low on funds! thank you, thank you, thank you God bless you!
On 8/18/24, this video saved me a ton of money. The fix took 5 minutes and the part was $14 on Amazon. I’m guessing the pool company would have told me I need a new pump.
Great video :) I’m a first time pool owner and this video was very easy to follow and do the work myself. I’m sure it saved me a good amount of money. Cost me $40 at Leslies. We have a freeze coming in tonight so this was perfect timing to see this video.
Oh my gosh I should have googled for this video before I went and spent $347 on a new pump. It was humming so I just assumed the motor was bad. But now I'm going to buy a capacitor and I guess maybe I will have a spare for next time. In about 15 years or less :-) thanks for the video it is very helpful I should have just googled this problem before I took that expensive step.
Done and fixed!!! Thank you!!!! You deserve more views and more likes!! I was very close to buying a new motor! Which i know it’s what a service would have ended recommending, or charging me 200 for the work. 56 dollar fix!
@@truelightpoolsllc4441 Welp. I replaced the capacitor but unfortunately no improvement. Still just makes the humming sound. Eventually shuts off probably after over heating. Any other thoughts on what it could be ? Thanks!
thats what i thought, but i bought new capacitor and motor. still hums, not start up,??? i stopped it last night after been using it for weeks, last few days, would huim only with old cap, then next time , start up??? then next time ,hum only, then next time start up??? 10yr old motor though
Hi Rich! Thank you so much for your video. You included several great details, and when I had a few questions for my situation, like how to remove it (quick tug) and what #s on the label were important when ordering a new capacitor, it felt like you were the Dad over my shoulder. I hope to learn more from your other videos as I need them ( or hopefully don't need them? 🙂) P.S. And your in Texas, my dad was an Aggie!
@@truelightpoolsllc4441 I did it! I did exactly as you said (turned off the breaker in the garage and the box) and it *was* the capacitor! I was so thrilled when i turned it back on and the pump started again ! Thank you so much for this tutorial and for your encouraging words
Possibly, I don't know what pump you have, so test as the video shows and see if it works. Make sure motor shaft spins freely, if it's hard to spin, even new capacitors won't spin the motor and you still get the humming.
I am going to try this tomorrow after a pool tech came out and said I need a new pump for $2000. My current capacitor has 3 connectors going in it RED, BLUE, GREEN. I will buy another brand capacitor cos in Australia it's hard to find the same one. Do the 3 connector needs to plug into any specific slots on the new capacitor? Or can they go anywhere? Thanks heaps dude, much love from Australia
Hook it up like the old capacitor. Basically you have 2 halves of the capacitor. If 2 wires go to one side or half and 1 wire to the other half, then just make sure you do it that way. Which posts on that half does not matter.
Not sure, make sure voltage is correct and wiring is correct on how it should be wired on your system. Otherwise may want to replace motor under warranty.
Lately my pump is buzzing for about 10-15 seconds then starts. This morning it kept buzzing and eventually stopped. I noticed the motor is very hot and the stickers are melting on the outside. I turned the unit off for a few minutes and plugged it back in. More buzzing so I bagged it a little and it started running again. Capacitor issue? When it runs it is quiet and very strong. Thanks
I changed the capacitor but still humming. I quickly turn with a screwdriver and the pump starts and runs fine. Once it turns off and the trimmer kicks it back on, humming again. I put the pump in July 2022. Any ideas why?
Maybe there is some corrosion or stiffness in the shaft as it spins. See if you can easily spin the motor shaft with your fingers. Or does it spin most of the way around, but then stick and become hard to spin? That's what I've seen when the capacitor is still good but motor just hums and won't start. If no problem with shaft spinning freely, then something else is going wrong with the motor then.
@@etmeyutub If the capacitor is good, you can spin the motor shaft freely and you have correct voltage to the pump but it's still not starting, then something has gone wrong with the electrical windings in the motor and it has to be replaced. Replacing the capacitor will fix it in many cases, but not in this case.
I warn people at the beginning, to not do this kind of troubleshooting unless you are able to safe around electricity. DIY people take their own safety into their hands.
That message is related to the pressure switch on the heater. Make sure that the flow through the heater and flow through the pool system is good. No obstructions and the filter is clean, skimmers empty, pump basket empty, pump impeller is clean, etc. If those are good and you have strong flow through the pool and heater then you may need to replace the pressure switch. Look online to see where it's located on your model of heater.
Saved me $800 on July 26, 2024 - Thank you.
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Fixed my pool for $12.50! Got part on Amazon. Thank you so much for posting this!! *SUBSCRIBED!*
Glad I could help!
Tried this and it worked! Had to go to three pool stores the day before Labor Day to find the 25uf but my pool party for tomorrow is saved! Thanks so much. SUBSCRIBED!
I did exactly as you suggested and it worked. Thank you very much sir, you helped me save around $700. God bless you for sharing your knowledge.
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Very well explained, my husband and I followed your directions and voila! pool motor started!, capacitor was 38, this is a blessing! we are running low on funds! thank you, thank you, thank you God bless you!
Wonderful!! Glad it helped save you some money!!!
Mate just saved my friend $1000,Thankyou very much. Your a champion.
Great to hear!
I ordered my capacitor 25uf at 370VAC two screws later and two easy clip connectors and bingo pump works again !!! Awesome video bro.
Way to go!!! Glad it was helpful!!!
You saved us sooo much money!!
August 31,2024 Thank you!!!!
On 8/18/24, this video saved me a ton of money. The fix took 5 minutes and the part was $14 on Amazon. I’m guessing the pool company would have told me I need a new pump.
Outstanding! Way to go to fix it. Please consider a SUPER THANKS!
Great video :) I’m a first time pool owner and this video was very easy to follow and do the work myself. I’m sure it saved me a good amount of money. Cost me $40 at Leslies. We have a freeze coming in tonight so this was perfect timing to see this video.
Outstanding! Glad it was helpful!
Oh my gosh I should have googled for this video before I went and spent $347 on a new pump. It was humming so I just assumed the motor was bad. But now I'm going to buy a capacitor and I guess maybe I will have a spare for next time. In about 15 years or less :-) thanks for the video it is very helpful I should have just googled this problem before I took that expensive step.
Good, glad to help!
Done and fixed!!! Thank you!!!! You deserve more views and more likes!! I was very close to buying a new motor! Which i know it’s what a service would have ended recommending, or charging me 200 for the work. 56 dollar fix!
Glad it helped! Great job doing it yourself!!!
Will need to replace mine. Was thinking I'd be needing to buy a whole new pump but this looks easy. Thanks for sharing.
You bet!
@@truelightpoolsllc4441 Welp. I replaced the capacitor but unfortunately no improvement. Still just makes the humming sound. Eventually shuts off probably after over heating. Any other thoughts on what it could be ? Thanks!
@@timothywelk3244 Probably have to replace the motor then.
IF IT'S HUMMING IT WORKS. THE ISSUE IS THE CAPACITOR!!! THIS VIDEO SAVED ME $350.00!!!
YEP YEP!!!!!!!
thats what i thought, but i bought new capacitor and motor. still hums, not start up,??? i stopped it last night after been using it for weeks, last few days, would huim only with old cap, then next time , start up??? then next time ,hum only, then next time start up??? 10yr old motor though
Hi Rich! Thank you so much for your video. You included several great details, and when I had a few questions for my situation, like how to remove it (quick tug) and what #s on the label were important when ordering a new capacitor, it felt like you were the Dad over my shoulder. I hope to learn more from your other videos as I need them ( or hopefully don't need them? 🙂) P.S. And your in Texas, my dad was an Aggie!
Fantastic!
Thanks brother, just the help I needed. Pump is running well now.
No problem 👍
Thanks, replaced capacitor and pump is running fine. Saved me LOTS.
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You saved me from buying a new motor! Thank you!
Glad I could help!
You're a God sent. Thank you!
Thank you too!
Thanks for the video..... saved me a lot of money and pump motor running like new. Appreciate👍
Great to hear! Good job!
You're a lifesaver! Thanks for this video!
You're welcome!
Hi Rich, Excellent video! Great filming, explanation, and kept it simple. Thank you, you rock!
Ps: helps that I have the same model pool pump. Haha
Glad it helped!
Great instructional video ! I think my capacitor is busted but I am nervous about messing around back there.
You can do it! Turn off the breaker to the pool equipment, then ground out the posts on the capacitor with a screwdriver. Nothing to worry about.
@@truelightpoolsllc4441 thank you brother
@@earthwatcher2012 Sure thing!
@@earthwatcher2012 Sure thing.
@@truelightpoolsllc4441 I did it! I did exactly as you said (turned off the breaker in the garage and the box) and it *was* the capacitor! I was so thrilled when i turned it back on and the pump started again ! Thank you so much for this tutorial and for your encouraging words
Thanks, for reaching out to help people.
Any time!
Awesome video. Thank you! Very helpful
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you! This video was a huge help.
You're welcome!
Thank you! Saved me lots of money!
Glad it helped!
Nice
Thanks
saved me $250. thank you
Glad to help!
Thanks. I think this just happened to me. I had a hunch that the big hump was where the capacitor was. I just hope my pool place is open tomorrow.
Hope it works out.
@@truelightpoolsllc4441 Actually, turned out to be a stuck impeller. One little nudge and I was back in business.
thanks! worked for me!
Excellent!
thank you for the video it really helped me
Glad to hear that!
My pump doesn't look like that one so I'm assuming the capacitor is on the side. Is it a smaller one?
Possibly, I don't know what pump you have, so test as the video shows and see if it works. Make sure motor shaft spins freely, if it's hard to spin, even new capacitors won't spin the motor and you still get the humming.
Thank you soooo much!!!!
You bet!!!
I am going to try this tomorrow after a pool tech came out and said I need a new pump for $2000. My current capacitor has 3 connectors going in it RED, BLUE, GREEN. I will buy another brand capacitor cos in Australia it's hard to find the same one. Do the 3 connector needs to plug into any specific slots on the new capacitor? Or can they go anywhere? Thanks heaps dude, much love from Australia
Hook it up like the old capacitor. Basically you have 2 halves of the capacitor. If 2 wires go to one side or half and 1 wire to the other half, then just make sure you do it that way. Which posts on that half does not matter.
I just got a new motor and it was running fine yesterday before this happened. Is there a reason why this would happen to a brand new pump motor?
Not sure, make sure voltage is correct and wiring is correct on how it should be wired on your system. Otherwise may want to replace motor under warranty.
Thank you very much
Sure thing!
Lately my pump is buzzing for about 10-15 seconds then starts. This morning it kept buzzing and eventually stopped. I noticed the motor is very hot and the stickers are melting on the outside. I turned the unit off for a few minutes and plugged it back in. More buzzing so I bagged it a little and it started running again. Capacitor issue? When it runs it is quiet and very strong.
Thanks
What you are describing is usually a capacitor issue.
I changed the capacitor but still humming. I quickly turn with a screwdriver and the pump starts and runs fine. Once it turns off and the trimmer kicks it back on, humming again. I put the pump in July 2022. Any ideas why?
Maybe there is some corrosion or stiffness in the shaft as it spins. See if you can easily spin the motor shaft with your fingers. Or does it spin most of the way around, but then stick and become hard to spin? That's what I've seen when the capacitor is still good but motor just hums and won't start. If no problem with shaft spinning freely, then something else is going wrong with the motor then.
Thanks!
Appreciate it!!!
Hi my pool pump is humming on high but works on low..Do you know what’s wrong with it?
I would check the capacitors still, but otherwise, not sure on that one.
I just tried it and it still makes the same noise. Any thoughts? Or should ai just buy a new motor?
If the capacitor is good, then it's probably new motor time.
Mine is barely been on a week, but when it cuts off right at shutoff it makes a kind of a whining sound for just cpl seconds, is this normal?
As long as it's running when it's supposed to that's the main thing.
I have an Intex sand filter and it has the same problem. How can I fix it?
See if it has a capacitor, but sometimes those little pumps are just throw away and buy a new one.
What’s that battery called ?
I talk about a capacitor in the video.
no discharge before touching ?
If you mean discharge the capacitor, then once removed from motor, ground a screwdriver across the top.
Changed my capacitor and still nothing but humming. Guessing it’s the impeller or the bearing?
If the motor shaft does not spin freely then you will have to probably replace the motor due to corrosion around motor shaft.
Me too. I can spin the shaft with pliers as well. Still not starting
@@etmeyutub If the capacitor is good, you can spin the motor shaft freely and you have correct voltage to the pump but it's still not starting, then something has gone wrong with the electrical windings in the motor and it has to be replaced. Replacing the capacitor will fix it in many cases, but not in this case.
@@truelightpoolsllc4441 Thank you for the response.
How can you tell capacitor is out?
Check out my other video on checking capacitors. th-cam.com/video/2H7s_43WQPw/w-d-xo.html
Danger...
This is a very dangerous video.
When you see a CAPACITOR... be very very careful.
I warn people at the beginning, to not do this kind of troubleshooting unless you are able to safe around electricity. DIY people take their own safety into their hands.
My pool heater say water sw open please help
That message is related to the pressure switch on the heater. Make sure that the flow through the heater and flow through the pool system is good. No obstructions and the filter is clean, skimmers empty, pump basket empty, pump impeller is clean, etc. If those are good and you have strong flow through the pool and heater then you may need to replace the pressure switch. Look online to see where it's located on your model of heater.
@@truelightpoolsllc4441 thank you i did all that where would the pressure switch be on a raypack pool heater
@@zueszues3178 Look it up online to view a diagram breakdown of your particular model of Raypak heater.