Replacing Pool Pump Motor Capacitor

Check the rating on the pool pump capacitor for replacement specifications.

Replacing pool pump motor capacitor.

Start capacitors have a limited service life of approximately 5000 starts of the pool pump motor. 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. Run capacitors typically last longer. Will pool pump motor overheat if you put a smaller capacitor.

We get a lot of questions concerning capacitors on pool pump motors. Pool pumps may have two capacitors one in the back the start capacitor and one on top the run capacitor. If you can t find your size capacitor it is acceptable to use the one rated one step higher. 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.

They will vary by manufacturer. Try to replace the bad capacitor with an identical capacitor. There are basically two types of capacitors used on small pool pump. Pool pump capacitor replacement tips.

Replacing start capacitor see our guide on how to replace a pool pump capacitor. Will pool pump motor overheat if you put a bigger capacitor. Look for their mfd or uf and vac specifications. When you replace a capacitor never put in a lower rated capacitor.

99 0 48 oz 297 69 297 69. For example this one is a start capacitor rated at 124 149 mfd and 125 vac. 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.