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Which is why I suggested they post the specifications.It's behavior will be quite different from an induction motor.
Would also help to know how they are measuring power.
Which is why I suggested they post the specifications.It's behavior will be quite different from an induction motor.
My 0.5HP = 5ampsWatts? or Volts x Amps?
My SF HP is 0.98.I think a motor with higher service factor might draw excess amps
Not hot at all, comfortable warm.Alternatively, an overloaded motor would draw excessive current and get hot. How is its temperature? Does it sound strained?
That was my suspicion as well, but i've just cleaned the streaner and gave the cartridge filter a deep cleaning. The wattage drain is exactly the same to my surprise.Some time when filter media is missing, or if you have a bypass valve, you could check draw under less backpressure.
And of course there is inlet strainer.
What voltage is the pump running at?In two different ways, with the exact same results:
WTF kind of wiring is that? It looks like you have black, white and green connected in he wirenut. I assumed 115V from that, but you are measuring 5 A… so, what voltage are you dealing with?The S.F. (Service Factor) of 0.98 is NOT PF (Power factor) rating to use in that calculator, no way that motor can have PF on 0.98.
I think you reply to the wrong person.WTF kind of wiring is that? It looks like you have black, white and green connected in he wirenut. I assumed 115V from that, but you are measuring 5 A… so, what voltage are you dealing with?
At 230V, you are pulling more than rated amps. Something is wrong.We are running the pump on 230V.
My electrician came over yesterday to inspect the capacitor, he couldnt find any faults.Inspect the capacitor if it has one.
Deep cleaning done today, exact same wattage.Clean your filter!
Pool Size / Plumbing: 34 cubic meter / 9000 Gallon Pool. Pipe distances are short, pump and water surface are almost level but slightly lower... so gravity can prime the pump. Filter was 100% deep cleaned today, didnt improve the watts draw sadly.Where in relation to the water is the pump? Is it high above or below the water line? High head pressure directly correlates to more power used.
Also, is it possible that your filter is clogged up? Pumps see a clogged filter the same way as elevated head.
Ok will do that later. Which wire of the capacitor should I choose for testing?If you could post the capacitor ampdraw while motor is running, I can calculate an approximate value.
That pump is overloaded, it is drawing above rated ampdraw… if the capacitor is ok, your pool needs a 3/4Hp pump to operate properly.Ok will do that later. Which wire of the capacitor should I choose for testing?
It doesn’t matter.Ok will do that later. Which wire of the capacitor should I choose for testing?
I dont know about that, mate. The pump is designed for 90GPM and with our head we reach 78GPM so the whole water gets turned over in less than 2 hours. If anything that pump is oversized?That pump is overloaded, it is drawing above rated ampdraw… if the capacitor is ok, your pool needs a 3/4Hp pump to operate properly.