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Pentair 1hp Whisperflo Pool Pump In - Ground Questions & Answers
I have a Pentair whisperflow pump/motor and I keep
If you don't see any leaks check your Backwash. If it has any water coming out of it you have a problem with the valve. Hope this helps but I can't say more without inspecting the system. You may need another pool service look for the problem but check the B/W first.
Good morning. Three years ago we had an inground
More than likly it's a square flange motor. If the noise is just starting when you take the pump apart you can check the impeller for problems but the most likley is a bearing going bad from a seal leak. If you remove the wires and take the motor with the back half of the pump to a pool store they can diagnose it for you and do the nessary repairs at the shop. Usually they will do this for a small bench fee or for just the price of the nessary parts.
Pool pump starts & stops on its own outside of programmed run
There are several potential problems:
- freeze protection circuit causing pump to start - could be a bad outside air temperature sensor.
- It is possible the new relay is bad.
- There could be a short in the control wires to the relay
- old programming shadow stuck in memory (not likely since you changed the boards)
Yes, the starting and stopping can harm your pump.
Pentair spa and pool control
Yes, the water must be circulating rapidly when the heater is on from being cold. Once hot, it can just circulate gently.
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