New Pump Tripping Breaker In House

[mshumack]

If you can, shut the main power off to the breaker panel when you work on it. If you just turn the breaker off (that your changing) it is still safe to remove the wire and replace breaker but you would be better off killing power to the whole panel as the adjacent (breakers) wires will be energized. Make sure you buy the same brand (i.e. ITE Siemens, Cutler Hammer, GE, Square D, etc) since the panels are designed for specifc brand breakers (its also required by code not to mix brands).

[Xndman]

The new motor is 115 volts and 12 amps. So I shouldn't have to change the breaker, right?

[mshumack]

The breaker may be weak so it may still need to be changed but I would look elsewhere for a problem.
FYI, you should also check that the wire into the breaker is tight. A loose wire will cause heat build up and increased resistance. You should periodically check all the breaker screws to make sure they're snug - but don't do this with any power on at the breaker.

[tribe_fan]

You should not simply replace a 15 amp breaker with a 20 amp, unless the wire size is 12. I cant imagine someone using 14 gage wire (15 amp) for a pool but you should check before replacing the breaker.

[Xndman]

Thanks for the advice everyone. I purchased a 15 amp 115 volt extension cord and it's working great. Now I need a fixed outlet.

Thanks!

[Xndman]

Another stupid question. The pump doesn't seem to have an on/off switch. Do I need an electrician to wire one?

Thanks!!

[jimmyzshack]

you'll want to get a outdoor timer for your pump and it will have an on off switch on it.
This is just a sample i have never bought anything from these people. http://www.intheswim.com/Pool-Filter...e-Ground-Timer