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Posted on Oct 11, 2010

Makes electrical humming noise but does not pump water

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This is could be the capacitor that has failed. The capacitor gives the motor the initial kick in the right direction to get it started. You can confirm it is a failed capacitor and that the motor is still ok by flicking the fan blades with a stick in the direction it should spin just as you switch the pump on. The pump should run normally. You can get them off Amazon or ebay for around 5 Pounds (GBP)

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Motor capacitor (located in electrical connection box) faulty. replace capacitor

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