No send it to rule they have a 3 year warranty
SOURCE: Rule H53sp-24 pool cover pump trips GFI breaker
GFI devices are prone to degrade over time. Also, when used outdoors there are additional moisture issues that may cause sufficient current leakage to trip the breaker.
I had a similar problem this Spring. I was using a 20 amp GFI "master" outlet that protected two additional outlets 'downstream' of it (wired to the 'load' terminals on the GFI outlet- I'd have the check the doc. to see what terminology was used here). The pump was plugged into one of the downstream outlets.
Replacing the GFI seemed to solve the problem. I did ante up $20 for an 'outdoor' model of the 20 amp GFI unit, several bucks more than the standard 'indoor' unit - have no ideal if that represented additional value or not.
Note also, that this is the third such pump I have used for my pool cover. The other two failed to come on at all after about a year's use. The mfg replaced them under warranty (I may have had to send back the old pump - I forget!).
Curtis
SOURCE: broken garden hose adaptor
We have the same pump and problems. I have attempted a few fixes with PVC sealant and hose clamps to the current adaptor, however the adapter is still continuing to crack. The adapter is removable- carefully so as to not damage the small eyelet it attaches to, (or in our case, it came off on it's own) and can be replaced by any adapter that fits- they can be found all over at lowes or home depot. I am personally going to try using a broken hose and clamping it directly to the eyelet. This is not a good reason to buy a new pump- they fix too easy!
SOURCE: I have a Rule 1800 H53SP-24 Swimming Pool Cover
Hello. There are several possible issues here which are all fairly easy to investigate. Begin by bringing your pump, cord and hose into a warm space for 24 hours to thaw everything out, warm it up and dry it out. Then try it. If it works, you know you have one of the problems described below:
1. Sometimes a circuit breaker wears out and needs to be replaced. Try your pump on a different circuit, insuring that you are using a different circuit breaker. IF it works there, the solution is to replace that worn circuit breaker.
2. Check the impeller and remove any clog, blockage, debris or residue.
3. The 24 foot cord on your pump might have a cut, or a scrape on it. If it does, water is getting into the insulation and causing the circuit breaker to kick. Check your cord thoroughly and if you do have a break in it replace the cord or repair it with a waterproof repair.
4. Your pump motor may be worn or faulty or have a water intrusion. In that case the only fix is to replace the pump.
5. The drain hose could be frozen. If it is, that blockage could cause the breaker to kick. Always ensure that the hose runs consistently downhill.
If you would like to contact Rule, you may do so at the following link:
http://www.rule-industries.com/
Regards, Joe. Please rate my answer. Thank you and happy holidays.
SOURCE: H53SP-24 pool cover water pump: Pump quit; circuit
I have the same issue. I pulled the pump from the assembly and bypassed the circuit board inside by creating a circuit with the 2 black wires...pump worked fine. Of course, it won't cycle on and off so my guess is that the pressure switch somewhere in the circuit board is bad. Rule has a great warranty as my current unit is a warranty replacement (2 years ago). Last unit had a stamped date code on it. I contacted tech support ( [email protected] ) and got a new one sent out. The replacement did not have a stamped date code, so my fear is that they won't replace this one. I picked one up online for $99 and free shipping. If I get resolution on the broken on, I will have on as a backup.
Good luck and if yours is less than 3yrs old, contact tech support.
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