Tristar Hayward 15 Hp  Inground Swimming Pool Pump Logo
Posted on Jul 09, 2010
Answered by a Fixya Expert

Trustworthy Expert Solutions

At Fixya.com, our trusted experts are meticulously vetted and possess extensive experience in their respective fields. Backed by a community of knowledgeable professionals, our platform ensures that the solutions provided are thoroughly researched and validated.

View Our Top Experts

I have voltage to a Hayward Tristar pool pump...won't run!

The pump tested fine on the technician's bench...I replaced the wiring between the timer and the pump...measured 120V between ground and each terminal on the pump...it is wired just like it was before but will not turn on...no humming...no noise at all!...any ideas?

1 Answer

John Prohaska

Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

President:

An expert whose answer got voted for 500 times.

  • Tristar Master 1,378 Answers
  • Posted on Jul 09, 2010
John Prohaska
Tristar Master
Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

President:

An expert whose answer got voted for 500 times.

Joined: Jun 12, 2009
Answers
1378
Questions
2
Helped
689135
Points
3511

Thank you for posting your question here on Fixya.com.

If you are certain of your test results and the line connections being on the correct terminals in the motor the only explanation is an open connection within the motor and the need for it to be repaired or replaced. Of course if it tests fine on a bench even after your trial on site it would seem far more likely there is a wire in the wrong spot. Triple check the connection diagram on the motor to your lead placement one more time and if you are sure everything is as it should be you’ll need to have it looked at be a motor shop to see if the motor can be repaired for a cost that is reasonable compared to the price of new.

If this answer does not fix your problem, please comment with additional details prior to rating the answer. Positive feedback is appreciated once your problem is solved!

John

Add Your Answer

×

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

×

Loading...
Loading...

Related Questions:

0helpful
1answer

Pool pump breaker tripping

1) Not likely the timer is problem, unless there was fire or overheating in timer box. Use nose and eyes to inspect for signs of high heat.

2) Eliminate timer as suspect:
Move wires on timer to test if timer relays have gone bad.
Move terminal 4 to terminal 3
Move terminal 2 to terminal 1
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-wire-T104-Intermatic-timer.html#T104

3) Check watt rating of Hayward pump, and voltage.
1Hp motor at 240Volt draws 8 amp, and can draw 6 to 8 times that amount when starting. Up to 100 feet, should be at least 12 gauge wire and double-pole 20 amp breaker. Over 100 feet, 10 gauge wire and 30 amp double-pole breaker is best.
http://waterheatertimer.org/Color-codewire.html#motor

4) Intermatic T104 240V timer is rated 40 amps
Can safely handle 1 Hp motor without nearing heat-rating capacity of timer

5) Make sure the motor is wired correctly for 240Volts.
If motor is wired for 120, and 240 is applied, then tripped breaker can result.

If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/gene_9f0ef4df2f9897e7

2helpful
2answers

My hayward pool pump not working,forget to close the air vent before pump started and is water allover the pump,what to do?

Water sprayed on the pump occasionally shouldn't hurt it but it might cause a ground fault circuit interupter (GFCI) to trip. If you turn on the pump and literally nothing happens then most likely the the GFCI has tripped. If it hums then this is a different issue. If you have a volt meter you can open the timer box and check whether power is available to the timer. If no power is available in the timer then it confirms that the pump is probably ok. Checking your circuit breaker panel for a tripped breaker or finding a tripped GFCI then either one can be reset and your pump will probably run without a problem.

I hope this helps.
0helpful
1answer

My pump pool starts to pump for a few seconds and then the pump turns off. what you think is the problem?

short in motor check power going to motor make sure it in the rite setting 110v or 230v check for lose wires
0helpful
1answer

Have voltage to the Hayward Tristar pool pump but it won't run!

SOUNDS LIKE YOU HAVE A BAD BREAKER.. THIS IS A GRAVY FIX.. I SEE A VOLT METER IN YOUR FUTURE YES ITS ONE TO CHECK 230 V AC .. YOU LOCAL CAR PARTS STORE HAS THESE CHEAP .. ASK HOW TO USE IT AND YOUR OFF.. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IS 230 240v IN THAT RANGE ON THE 2 WIRES ON THE BACK OF THE MOTOR... OR EVEN THE TIMER.. NO?.....BREAKER NO? REPLACE BREAKER... BREAKER YES.. CHECK TIMER CONTACTS .. don't forget to prime your pump after a repair !!!!!!!!.. did i help ? well then please vote.. I got to get back to fix'n the pool pumps here in Florida ... Jay .. PPRG
Not finding what you are looking for?

259 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Top Tristar Pool & Spa Experts

Jay Finke
Jay Finke

Level 3 Expert

1397 Answers

john h

Level 3 Expert

29494 Answers

David Spradling
David Spradling

Level 3 Expert

13524 Answers

Are you a Tristar Pool and Spa Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

Loading...