Replacing Pool Pump Motor Capacitor

Start capacitors have a limited service life of approximately 5000 starts of the pool pump motor.

Replacing pool pump motor capacitor.

Will pool pump motor overheat if you put a bigger capacitor. Replace your capacitor when the shaft or impeller spins freely and when powering the motor you hear a buzz or a hum from the motor which may trip the breaker. There are basically two types of capacitors used on small pool pump. Replacing start capacitor see our guide on how to replace a pool pump capacitor.

If you can t find your size capacitor it is acceptable to use the one rated one step higher. If you don t have the exact replacement value can larger or smaller value work ok. The smaller black capacitors located in the rear of a motor are usually labeled with a range of numbers i e 161 193 mfd while the larger silver capacitors typically located on the hump of the motor on top are sized by a uf. Will pool pump motor overheat if you put a smaller capacitor.

Try to replace the bad capacitor with an identical capacitor. They will vary by manufacturer. Pool pump capacitor replacement tips. Pool pumps may have two capacitors one in the back the start capacitor and one on top the run capacitor.

For example this one is a start capacitor rated at 124 149 mfd and 125 vac. Run capacitors typically last longer. 99 0 48 oz 297 69 297 69. When you replace a capacitor never put in a lower rated capacitor.

If you pump motor is continually burning up capacitors try using the next one up in size. Pentair 340040 superflo high performance single speed pool pump 2 horsepower 115 230 volt 1 phase 4 4 out of 5 stars 217 jard replacement for discontinued genteq 628318 308 30 mfd 370v magnetek motor capacitor. Century usq1202 2 hp 3450 rpm 48y frame capacitor start capacitor run odp enclosure square flange pool motor 4 1 out of 5 stars 153 225 99 225.