Flowmaster spa pump

check bearings and amp load on motor under load

you need a 2 speed relay

Depends on the noise you are hearing. I would first check for debris caught in the impeller. If your pump is running but you don't have any flow you will get cavitation which sounds terrible, that would indicate a plugged line. Otherwise, many pumps are able to be disassembled. If you're really not sure, take it apart and run it with just the motor and see what happens.

If it hums and quickly shuts off but doesn't turn then it is often caused by a bad capacitor. It might also be caused by something stopping it from turning. If it turns and then shuts off then there could be shorted windings in the motor or too much friction in the motor or pump. I hope this helps.

If the motor is very hot it could be shutting off due to a thermal safety device.

Anything that makes the motor work too hard and/or heat up will trigger this.

Blockage in the water lines
Clogged pool filter
Worn motor bearings
Lack of air flow around the motor
Weak or damaged motor windings.

A defective thermal limit switch will **** off the pump when the pump is within heat and load limits.

They no longer sell that particular model pump. The closest comparison is the new XP2E 2 HP pump which comes with the 2" inlet and outlet, but everything else is the same. It also comes with the fittings to convert from 1.5: to 2". This unit goes for about $450 on line. I also have this in stock and would sell it for the same price. Brand new in the box.

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They are motor frame sizes - most motors are manufactured to comply with standard dimensional criteria.

What is the serial number that goes with the motor model number? I am assuming the 06-620390-2 is off the motor; if not please also add the motor brand and model number as well.

John

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The shaft seal is bad. That should use a PS-200 seal.

Yes a pump does have a thermal cut out. When the motor gets too hot the thermal cut out will activate and the pump won't restart until the motor has cooled.


If you were an electrician, or highly confident/competent with electrics, you could test the motor with a volt meter. Run the spa and as soon as the pump stops running, check the voltage at the pump. If there is voltage at the pump, then the thermal cut out on the motor has activated. Do not try checking this yourself if you're not competent to do so.

You could also do the same test at the spa pack if it's easier to do so, just locate the output to the pump.

What spa and which spa pack have you got?

Cheers,
Ian.