Hello guys, I have a 10,000gal intex above ground pool and recently the pump stopped pumping water. It’s making humming and buzzing sounds but the motor does not spin. I took the pump apart and the impeller spins freely with nothing binding up. Now when I spin the impeller by hand the noise changes from buzzing to humming and even sometimes spins for a split second before it stops and makes a humming noise again as if it’s stuck but it’s not. Is it the start capacitor or something else? I tried looking for a capacitor on the internet but I can’t find any for sale, not at intex nor the manufacturer of the capacitor. Perhaps someone of you can help me find it or tell me what the problem could be.
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- Thread starter Maxdub
- Start date
- May 3, 2014
- 62,600
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
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A quick search of CBB61 comes up with a capacitor. Check them out.
I suggest you read ABC's of Pool Water Chemistry and consider reviewing the entire Pool School eBook.
A quick search of CBB61 comes up with a capacitor. Check them out.
I suggest you read ABC's of Pool Water Chemistry and consider reviewing the entire Pool School eBook.
- May 3, 2014
- 62,600
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
- May 3, 2014
- 62,600
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Am I supposed to start a conversation with them? I’m new here so don’t really know how things work around here. Thanks for your help though.
I could only find it available in lots of 500 from a Chinese company. You could try contacting these guys by email or phone and see if they have something compatible.
Adding the @symbol in front of the user names sends them a message to check out this thread. Its a handy feature of the forum software.
Yes I was able to find them in bulk as well. perhaps I’ll try emailing them and see what they say. Thanks
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FAN CAPACITOR CBB61 15uf 2 WIRE | eBay
Cheap capacitors have no Certification or LOGO (paper covering the front etc.). Our capacitors are UL listed. Fast 24hr. D=0.79" / 20.04mm.
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I suspect that one of these would work. Most likely, the 2 prongs on each end are tied together and you don't need them separate.
What color are the wires going to the capacitor?
You can do a conductivity test on the two prongs on one end to see if they are tied together.
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Oh you might be right. I will go ahead and check right now.Amazon.com: CBB61 / C61 Fan Motor Capacitor 20uf 250VAC 2 Wire: Automotive
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FAN CAPACITOR CBB61 15uf 2 WIRE | eBay
Cheap capacitors have no Certification or LOGO (paper covering the front etc.). Our capacitors are UL listed. Fast 24hr. D=0.79" / 20.04mm.www.ebay.com
I suspect that one of these would work. Most likely, the 2 prongs on each end are tied together and you don't need them separate.
There are 3 wires. Two are red, one is blue. One of the red, which is parallel and below the blue wire (prong) is the power cord, the blue wire goes to the motor. The other red(prong) is right next to the power prong and it goes to a circuit board which I think ties into the timer setting. I tried doing a continuity test but nothing goes through, might be because it’s a capacitor and there is too much resistance or it just doesn’t work.Amazon.com: CBB61 / C61 Fan Motor Capacitor 20uf 250VAC 2 Wire: Automotive
Buy CBB61 / C61 Fan Motor Capacitor 20uf 250VAC 2 Wire: Ignition Parts - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchaseswww.amazon.com
FAN CAPACITOR CBB61 15uf 2 WIRE | eBay
Cheap capacitors have no Certification or LOGO (paper covering the front etc.). Our capacitors are UL listed. Fast 24hr. D=0.79" / 20.04mm.www.ebay.com
I suspect that one of these would work. Most likely, the 2 prongs on each end are tied together and you don't need them separate.
What color are the wires going to the capacitor?
You can do a conductivity test on the two prongs on one end to see if they are tied together.
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Ok, then the two prong will work.
I suspect that the two red went on one side and the blue went on the other side, correct?
I suspect that the two red went on one side and the blue went on the other side, correct?
Ok, then the blue will connect to one wire and both reds will connect to the other wire.
Ok so I’ll just buy the two wire capacitor and wire the two reds into one terminal. How does a capacitor stop working? Does it lose continuity or does it just lose capacitance?