anyone know an electrician

philnles


Joined: 11/08/2008
Posts: 413

Message Posted:
16/06/2011 14:56

Hi, I need an electrician in the Lapta area, I have a small problem with the reset button on the pool pump not resetting, have had pump looked at, pump is ok. Phil 0533 8735456. Thanks.

TRNCVaughan


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 4578

Message Posted:
16/06/2011 15:09

Is the reset button actually on the pump or in the control panel?

philnles


Joined: 11/08/2008
Posts: 413

Message Posted:
16/06/2011 15:32

On the control panel Vaughan.

TRNCVaughan


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 4578

Message Posted:
16/06/2011 15:39

This sounds like the contactor overload. If it won't reset at all, you may need a new overload. If it resets but trips again fairly quickly, it could be set at too low an amperage. There may be a small "wheel" with numbers around it and a screwdriver slot in the middle, or an arm that slides in a slot under a row of numbers. This is the Amps at which the trip operates. If this is set too close to the run current of the pump it will nuisance trip especially in warmer weather.

philnles


Joined: 11/08/2008
Posts: 413

Message Posted:
17/06/2011 13:43

Hi Vaughan, your advice was spot on, Thanks. Reset the arm and all is good now.

Can,t wait for the wind to pick up again so we can go fishing again, still atleast there were no other boats to bump into!!

TRNCVaughan


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 4578

Message Posted:
17/06/2011 13:57

Glad you are sorted. This is a very common fault. Contactor overloads are not really necessary if the pump supply is fused, unless you are using the normally open contacts for a "trip" light on a panel.



Also pleased you enjoyed our little fishing expedition - at one point it started to get slightly rough and I thought you weren't having a good time.