Honestly, I didn't read your entire post -- I thought it involved troubleshooting a Compupool controller, and dumped a fairly standard answer on you. Sorry.

What I told you about the bleach is still correct, however.

If your breaker is tripping, then you need to troubleshoot the circuit. I've seen local distribution systems have voltage problems -- for 5 years, we lived through that ourselves, and bought incandescent bulbs like candy! I never really got any help either. If it was JUST your pump, then I'd suspect inadequate wiring, but if you are hearing your computer UPS clicking in and out, that's pretty strong evidence of voltage problems . . . which can really kill electronics.

The problem I ran into, was that the voltage was OK every time I had it checked. So, you really have to have a voltage recorder. Last time I looked (5+ years ago) that was prohibitively expensive. But apparently, you can get a very function set up for under $250. That's still some moola, but I'll probably order one + software, to trouble shoot some problems at a customer pool. I've put the links below.

If you have a VS pump, I think I'd go ahead and get the voltage recorder -- if you lose the electronics on the pump, you're pretty much going to have to buy a whole new pump. Electromechanical pumps are MUCH more durable, and if that's what you have, I'd be tempted to bypass all the other gear, and ONLY connect the pump to your breaker.

BTW, breakers can fail 'trippy'. Given that a replacement is probably under $30, it might be worth swapping in a new one, just to see if that's the problem. I don't know how to test them otherwise.

BUT, let me do my regular pool + electrical warning:

Electricity + pools mix FATALLY. If you don't understand what I've said or don't know how to use a digital voltmeter or have never wired a circuit or replaced a breaker before . . . CALL AN ELECTRICIAN. Making electrical mistakes with pools puts you and your family at risk of DYING!


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Supco LCV LOGiT Current and Voltage Data Logger
Supco LLSU LOGiT Software and USB interface

I'm pretty sure you have to buy the software separately, but you might want to call and ask: http://www.supco.com/Contact%20Us.htm