This morning it started up on its own (automation). When I came home it wasn't running. I turned off the power and manually turned the impeller again - when I powered it on it started right up. I bet there is a capacitor (starting aid/device - like on my well pump) that is going bad. Does anyone know more about this? I could not find any parts to service the motor - just the motor itself and parts for the wet end (seals, gaskest, etc.) after an internet search.

lastly, I can separate the motor from the pump and just take that in for repair - but if it is better to take the entire pump to shop, then I wil lhave to cut the PVC piping (inlet and outlet) which will be a hastle when it comes time to reinstall. How is this normally done? Does repair shop need entire pump to test/troubleshoot?

I don't mind taking it to the shop, but I hate not having any filtering on my pool for a couple of days (perhaps a week).

Thanks for reading/replying.