bschooly
05-04-2014, 12:27 PM
I have a fairly standard setup. 1.5 hp wisperflow main pump. .75 hp challenger booster pump, intermatic timer that controls both pumps, a SWG, and sand filter. Pool is in ground gunite, about 30K gallons. Entire setup was replaced about 4 years ago. So fairly new.
A few days I noticed the main pump was not running during its normal cycle. Upon investigation, it appears dead, and the booster won't run either. I did the normal things. I checked the breaker (not tripped), I checked the power to the timer (good). I checked the power to the main pump itself (good). I checked whether or not the main pump was seized (turns freely by hand), I checked and even tried another capacitor (appears to not be the issue).
When power is on there is no noise from either pump. Completely silent. I had no issues with the main pump before this happened. The bearings on the booster were replaced about 2-3 week ago.
One final piece of evidence: When the timer is set to the "On" position, I noticed that the lights on the SWG come on for a moment or two then go dark. This seems to indicate a power source issue. If so why is it that I have 220V at each pump?
Any electronic experts have an idea what is going one before I call the lower pool service co?
A few days I noticed the main pump was not running during its normal cycle. Upon investigation, it appears dead, and the booster won't run either. I did the normal things. I checked the breaker (not tripped), I checked the power to the timer (good). I checked the power to the main pump itself (good). I checked whether or not the main pump was seized (turns freely by hand), I checked and even tried another capacitor (appears to not be the issue).
When power is on there is no noise from either pump. Completely silent. I had no issues with the main pump before this happened. The bearings on the booster were replaced about 2-3 week ago.
One final piece of evidence: When the timer is set to the "On" position, I noticed that the lights on the SWG come on for a moment or two then go dark. This seems to indicate a power source issue. If so why is it that I have 220V at each pump?
Any electronic experts have an idea what is going one before I call the lower pool service co?