On returning from a two week vacation, our pool guy informed us that our pump was smoking and sparking during his visit so he shut it down at the breaker box. Three weeks previously he informed us that the vaccumm line was blocked and that he would bring a suction machine to try to clear it on his next visit. I confirmed that the pump isn't working. When I turn it on it just pops the breaker each time. I removed a lot of debris from the bottom of the basket holder. Other than that it looks no different from when it worked. The pump is a Jacuzzi 15UMF-S, #94027115 built 13 Oct 2000. Part # 8-184949-2. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I don't even know where to start. Coincidentally, or not, the power in one of the bedrooms in my house lost power in all of the outlets on the same day that I flipped the breaker on and off on the pump.

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Has the motor seemed a little slower in starting than usual? If so then you probably have a weak or defective motor capacitor. Try switching out with a new one.They are inexpensive.Try to turn the motor shaft at rear (under end cap) while it attempts to start. If the motor kicks on then replace capacitor.

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The number one problem is air leaks.......check all connections to see that they are tight, and rubber seals. The intake side would give you trouble with air leaks. If you dont find any leaks then I would pull the pump cover and check the impellor. Pool stores have parts and lots of knowledge.

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check to be sure that the motor wireing is the same as the wireing going to it 115or230 most motors can be converted look on motor for wire diagram.

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The motor capacitor is bad. This usually means the motor is shot. It's hard to get capacitors for a quick fix

John Prohaska

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SOURCE: how to install motor housing bracket on a jacuzzi

The 'toothed' edge goes on top with the teeth facing towards the motor. You will also notice the small support arm in the plastic is narrower than in the other areas of the bracket. That lines up with the seal plates locating tabs so everything is then lined up correctly for the insertion into the housing.