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  1. Poolworx

    Pool pump motor humming

    Hi all Back in July last year I installed a new pool pump/motor. The problem is it's now making a humming noise and trips the breaker. I initially thought it was the capacitor, but opened up the back to find there is no capacitor. Didi a little research and thought maybe it was a shaded pole...
  2. D

    Electric boiler better than a heat pump?

    I need help with this. So I do
  3. M

    Resin joint on well pump

    Hi all. I'm fitting a resin joint on a well pump flex so the joint will be left in a vertical position and probably submerged ? How long after making the joint could I safely lower the pump down ?thanks Im used to joints on the flat in trenches so wasn't sure on this one thanks again
  4. A

    Controlling 120v VS pump with a dimmer switch

    Hello. The variable speed switch on our old jacuzzi recently broke. The 120V 11.5amp 50/60hz motor is still functional but parts are no longer available. I tied the switch wires (see pic) and was able to control the speed using a 120v 60hz household dimmer placed directly on the line feeding the...
  5. D

    Heat Pump Tumble Dryer v De humidifier

    I am having a debate with my son-in-law. He has got a Samsung dv80ta020ae heat pump tumble dryer, I am using a 300w de-humidifier for drying clothes. He says his Samsung is cheaper to run. Im not so sure, is anyone capable to explain if he is correct. Hope I have got the correct forum! Many Thanks
  6. S

    Irrigation Pump Kit Installation

    I would like some advice...I am buying an irrigation pump kit rated at 1.5kW, 415VAC, with a direct online starter field panel. The pump will regularly start and stop throughout the day to empty a water tank as it fills. I have a spare breaker in my switchboard rated at 20A. The distance from...
  7. M

    circulation pump on 24/7

    i have recently had a hive controller installed in my y type ch system, bosch greenstar 18 boiler , before the hive was firtted everything was working as expected. now my potterton water tank thermostat ptt2 doesnt seem to be registering high temp, the water and CH are working proberly through...
  8. U

    Star delta Pump motor - Doesn't work clockwise but Works anticlockwise

    Hi I'm having a problem with a 20 HP pump motor from a hydraulic press to try molds. When we energized the machine, it starts with star correctly but when it changes to delta, pump motor stops. The breaker doesn't strip and fuses were ok. Video (clockwise rotation)...
  9. T

    Problems with Solar Panel/Bilge Pump

    Sorry if it's in the wrong spot, feel free to move. The specific setup: 12v Bilge Pump wired to a 24v solar panel with a resistor (I think). The situation: I'm a teacher at a school and we have 2 stream tables that have historically been run with a bilge pump connected to a small solar panel...
  10. Poolworx

    Single Phase 2 Speed Pool Pump Motor Question

    Hi everyone I came across a single phase 230v 2 speed pool pump motor the other ay and became obsessed with how they work and are internally connected , but cant seem to find a diagram/pic of the anywhere. I decided to do my own from what i found on line My question is have i interpreted the...
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  11. Mike57

    Grounding and bonding swimming pool pump

    Need some help please. Got a brain teaser for my first post. My pool pump motor cratered over 4th of July. It was working fine and started to sound like it had gravel in it. I turned it off at the timer to backwash and the breaker tripped. She was locked up. Since it was 8 years old I took it to...
  12. N

    Older home with no grounding system and pool pump

    Installing a small above ground pool with a 1/2HP 120v pool pump. The house is older and has no grounding system that I can tell. Outlets are two prong. I know I need a gfci outlet to plug pump into but will this be safe and work as intended with no grounding system and only a hot and neutral...
  13. R

    Grundfos Magna1 twin pump control

    Hi to all, I have got dual pump set Grandfos Magna1 installed. Those pumps can be constantly running when paired wirelessly. However, I would like to be able switching them on and off separately, for example 3 hours pump1 is running then pump2 for another 3 hours. To achieve that I assume...
  14. Jurassicsparky

    Remote control of water pump

    Hi, I'm designing a wireless switching system for a cattle water trough. I'm looking for a float switch which would send a wireless signal to a receiver 300m away next to the pump and bring the pump on when required. There is line of sight between the units. At the moment the pump is switched...
  15. G

    UK Is my UK bought pool pump configuration safe? Should I change it?

    Hi, I hope that someone here might be able to put my mind at rest. I have an engineering mind and a reasonable understanding of electical work, but I'm not confident on this area and want to ensure the safety of my family. I purchased a bestway splasher pool a few years ago (holds around...
  16. B

    1950s underfloor heating brought into reuse with air source heat pump

    My mother moved into her three bed home in 1960 and it had underfloor heating in the living room. I remember we used it when I was growing up in the 70s but it hasn't been used for probably 30 years. Electric storage heaters were installed to take advantage of the old off-peak electric tariff...
  17. leehawa

    On and off timer to control a pump

    I am looking to switch on a Grunfos pump on a megaflow hot water tank with a wireless Rf switch I am looking for a timer which when it receives a signal just comes on for 30 seconds to a minute and then shuts off I am not looking for a 7 day programable timer just one that will come on when...
  18. OnlQQker

    If A Hydraulic Ram Pump Could Convert Electricity To 20 Watts Of Power...

    By adding in an additional overflow tank to pick up the waste water and pumped again. sketch below Then in theory isn't it possible to create enough pressure to power this hydro turbine without needing a steam?
  19. R

    How to connect service to pool pump

    2 wires from motor to hi/lo switch. Where to connect power?
  20. Therey4u3

    My main pump is not turning in despite hearing the timer go off.

    Im sure it’s the wiring so what can I do to fix it myself the cheapest way possible.
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