Pool & Spa Logo

Related Topics:

Michael Posluszny
Michael Posluszny Posted on Mar 03, 2013
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

No power when I turn my breakers on for my 1081 pool pump

After wiring the unit from the breaker panel it kept tripping the breaker. Now there is no power it seems and the breaker does not trip and the motor does not come on.

Answer This Question

1 Answer

US Parts Center

US Parts Center

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.
Vice President:

An expert whose answer got voted for 100 times.

  • Master 719 Answers
  • Posted on Mar 04, 2013
US Parts Center
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.
Vice President:

An expert whose answer got voted for 100 times.

Joined: Aug 19, 2009
Answers
719
Questions
0
Helped
284301
Points
1972

MichaelUnwire the motor and turn the breaker on.

  • Check to make sure you have power coming out of the breaker.
  • If the breaker seems to be operating normally check the voltage at the motor when the breaker is on.
  • If there is voltage going to the motor then there is going to be a problem with the motor.


Is it the correct voltage going to the motor? If perhaps this is a 120v motor and you have just sent 230v to it you have damaged the motor.


Not sure other than that starting point.


Rod
US Parts Center
888-521-6183

5 Related Answers

dragonsthatk

Albert Getty

  • 547 Answers
  • Posted on Feb 19, 2009

SOURCE: Pool pump breaker keeps tripping

should be a 60 amp breaker

Ad

Anonymous

  • 1489 Answers
  • Posted on Apr 21, 2009

SOURCE: rule 1800 pool cover pump trips breaker

It sounds like the pump motor has shorted. Probably time to invest in another one.

MOTORWIZJ

Jay Finke

  • 1397 Answers
  • Posted on Jun 29, 2010

SOURCE: Wired my replacement pool pump motor...tripping

A ASSUME THIS IS A NEW MOTOR ? WHAT CAN BE THE PROBLEM IS A BAD BREAKER, YA I KNOW .. BUT THERE CHEAP. PULL IT OUT AND BRING IT TO HOMEE DEPOT AND GET A NEW ONE. YOU MAY NEED TO SET THE MOTOR TO 230 VOLTS.. SO TRY THAT FIRST.. IF ITS A WIDE BREAKER ITS 230 V VOTE 4 ME AND PRIME THAT PUMP AFTER ANY PUMP REPAIRS !! Jay

MOTORWIZJ

Jay Finke

  • 1397 Answers
  • Posted on Aug 03, 2010

SOURCE: turn filter on, pump turns on then trips breaker?

NOT A MOTOR TO TAKE LIGHTLY 2 SPEEDS ARE BIG $$$ . TAKE 4-6 . 9/16 BOLTS OUT OF PUMP DISCONNECT POWER (LOOK) WRITE DOWN COLOR OF WIRES AND PLACE THEY GO TAKE PICTURE ! ! AND DO NOT TRY TO TAKE ANYTHING ELSE APART ! SEARCH FOR YOUR LOCAL POOL PUMP REPAIR GUY WITH FREE TESTING USE YOU ZIP CODE IN YOUR SEARCH .COULD BE JUST A BAD BREAKER BUT NOT WORTH THE CHANCE..HAVE A PRO LOOK AT IT. BEST OF LUCK .. VOTE IF'N I WAS OF HELP

Mike

  • 4383 Answers
  • Posted on Oct 20, 2010

SOURCE: I have an Emerson 1081 Pool Pump Motor , every

Well, something is wrong. Either the pump or the wiring from the switch to the pump. Pull the pump and take it to a motor shop and have them check it out.

Ad

Add Your Answer

×

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

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

×

Loading...
Loading...

Related Questions:

0helpful
1answer

Pump is working but no power to heater
Pump is working but no power to heater may be caused by
the two circuit breakers that protect the electrical circuits providing power to the air handler and heat pump condenser may have tripped Check both the main electrical panel and any sub panels that supply power to the unit. If a circuit breaker has tripped, reset it by flipping it to OFF and then to ON.
If the circuit breaker trips again, there is probably a short in the electrical system providing power to the furnace. Call an electrical contractor
Read full answer
Nov 01, 2019 • Pool & Spa
2helpful
2answers

What would cause a FLYGT 3152 submersible communator pump to keep tripping at the breaker in the control panel
earth leakage is tripping the breaker from bad insulation or water in the motor or wires
Read full answer
Jun 19, 2017 • Pool & Spa
0helpful
1answer

Intermittent Intermatic Pool Timer T40003RT3 The pool timer is 220v but only one 110v 20amp breaker in the breaker box to the pool equipment and when it is off the pump will not run in manual mode.
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-wire-Intermatic-control-centers.html

http://waterheatertimer.org/Intermatic-control-centers-and-manuals.html#RT3

RT3 series has T104 240 volt timer -or- T103 120 volt timer, -plus- low voltage transformer for pool light.
The circuit breaker can be used for transformer, or another outlet or nearby light etc, or it can be used for a T103 120 volt timer.
To trace the wire back to breaker box.... open you main panel and start turning off breakers one at a time and label the panel.
See if you have single breaker or double breaker supplying power to pool equipment.
Gene

Water Heater Timers Save Money

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

Read full answer
Jun 10, 2015 • Intermatic Timer T40004RT3 300 Watt Pool...
0answers

Pentair intellitouch electronic breaker keeps tripping
Read full answer
Be the first to answer May 04, 2012 • Pentair Intellitouch Power Center Includes...
3helpful
1answer

I have a Hayward 1081 pool pump. We have been receiving alot of rain and i went to turn pump on and it keeps tripping the GFI at the breaker panel. Pump was working good until I shut it off prior to...
I've had a problem like this. Can you safely power the pump from a non gfi outlet for a while? Once it runs and whatever is causing this condition dries out, you can plug it back into the gfi.
Gary
Read full answer
May 19, 2011 • Pool & Spa
2helpful
1answer

I have an Emerson 1081 Pool Pump Motor , every time I turn it on it trips the circuit breaker , is the motor bad ?
Well, something is wrong. Either the pump or the wiring from the switch to the pump. Pull the pump and take it to a motor shop and have them check it out.
Read full answer
Oct 19, 2010 • Emerson THREADED SHAFT UP RATED - 1.00 HP...
1helpful
1answer

Turn filter on, pump turns on then trips breaker?
NOT A MOTOR TO TAKE LIGHTLY 2 SPEEDS ARE BIG $$$ . TAKE 4-6 . 9/16 BOLTS OUT OF PUMP DISCONNECT POWER (LOOK) WRITE DOWN COLOR OF WIRES AND PLACE THEY GO TAKE PICTURE ! ! AND DO NOT TRY TO TAKE ANYTHING ELSE APART ! SEARCH FOR YOUR LOCAL POOL PUMP REPAIR GUY WITH FREE TESTING USE YOU ZIP CODE IN YOUR SEARCH .COULD BE JUST A BAD BREAKER BUT NOT WORTH THE CHANCE..HAVE A PRO LOOK AT IT. BEST OF LUCK .. VOTE IF'N I WAS OF HELP
Read full answer
Jul 24, 2010 • Hayward Pool Products HAYWARD 1.5 HP 2...
0helpful
1answer

Spa keeps tripping breaker shows pr
two main reasons breaker trips is the pump motor jammed [not turning]or the heater shorted out --disconnect power open access panel disconnect the lines to the heater turn on power if breaker trips than motor /pump problem if doesnt trip than heater problem can order heater replacement online or pool spa store--if motor pump check pump for debris and motor for lube if u can turn shaft or impeller oil motor and work it into bearings if still not turning possible need to replace motor unit
Read full answer
Apr 26, 2010 • Heritage Pool & Spa
1helpful
1answer

Intermatic t10004 control panel trips the circuit breaker
That circuit breaker is letting you know that you've got a problem in the electrical wiring.... What's next is to turn the power off to BOTH legs of the breaker.
Begin by physically inspecting all the connections in the timer box, and at the breaker and all the way to the pump motor. Make sure all connections are dry, and there's no water in any of the conduits...this will cause a short circuit and trip the breaker. If there's any bare power leg wires touching a grounding point , this can cause the breaker to trip. Lastly check the motor on the pump; on the motor end, there should be a cap you can remove and use a crescent wrench to make sure the motor shaft is moving freely. It could be jammed with debris....this happens around my pool often because I'm surrounded by trees with needles. If the motor cannot turn freely, this will cause the breaker to blow... I'm pretty sure that your timer isn't the issue... Please let me know what you find out.

Read full answer
Nov 19, 2009 • Intermatic T10004R - Pool-Spa Mechanical...
0helpful
1answer

No power to heater minimax 400 pentair
turn all breaker off that are related to the pool equipment even the one at the main panel. if not check for power 220 v at the timer if power check the wires if not power the breaker may need to be replace
Read full answer
Sep 07, 2009 • Pentair 400k Minimax Ch Ng Mv Heater
Not finding what you are looking for?

View Most Popular

Pool & Spa

Related Question

Pump is working but no power to heater

  • Pool & Spa

92 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Popular Questions

No water flow e90 fault code intex pure spa

Intex 10x30" Metal Frame Pool w GFCI

Lazy spa pump has e02 code

Pool & Spa

Lay z spa 6cf error code

Pool & Spa

Rheem pool heater display says "water SW open".

Pool & Spa

Layz spa pump

Pool & Spa

Top 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 Pool and Spa Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

PDF Manual
Electroheat-pump-manual_.pdf....

Waterco Baker Hydro...

PDF Manual
Quick Start Auqabot.pdf....

Aquabot Breeze XLS...

PDF Manual
BreezeXLS_Settings_Troubleshooting...

Aquabot Breeze XLS...

Loading...