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motor problem?
my friend just bought a new motor for his Down East hot tub.
the old motor would go on for approx. 3 seconds then shut right off. after about a minute you would here a small click on the motor and it would do it again.
we changed the motor and it still does it.
is there a flow switch problem and if so where would it be.
the motor is not seizing up, there is flow through the catch basket during the 3 seconds it is on
there was no sign of the impellor being seized or rubbing.
it is a 220 volt motor
any suggestions
Posted by on 2006-09-23 19:26:38. (7102)
Good grief.
If the controller is powering the motor correctly then I have absolutely no idea.
Unless you've ended up with a defective new motor with the same symptoms? " title="Rolling Eyes" />
At this point I'd be attaching test leads at the pump connector or directly to the back of the pump motor and monitor the voltage - just to eliminate that as a source of error. Eg go back and consider that the controller has a problem. Check the voltage output between common and (hi or lo) - which should refer to white and black or white and red depending on speed selection.
Let us know what you find out.
Posted by on 2006-09-24 01:12:43. Metro Atlanta, Georgia Region (7104)
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" title="Rolling Eyes" />
At this point I'd be attaching test leads at the pump connector or directly to the back of the pump motor and monitor the voltage - just to eliminate that as a source of error. Eg go back and consider that the controller has a problem. Check the voltage output between common and (hi or lo) - which should refer to white and black or white and red depending on speed selection.
Let us know what you find out. 
