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Aquahot pump not spinning - mickinuk - 12-23-2024

My #1 pump isn’t spinning. There’s a bit of a shaking sound and I see the motor shimmy a bit, but it doesn’t turn. It’s drawing 2A, then drops off in a cycle - looks like is turning it on, then shutting down because of over current, then repeats every few seconds. Is this the motor, or is there something else like a stuck one way valve? I’ve tapped both the motor and the one way and nothing changed. Any definitive diagnosis or further tests that are worth trying?

Thanks and Happy Holidays!

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RE: Aquahot pump not spinning - cwl1979 - 12-23-2024

fluid levels are good? could have an air pocket in it?

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RE: Aquahot pump not spinning - Trainer - 12-23-2024

Mick, call me before 8 pm or after 8 am. Rudy Legett. 7 one 3. 8 one 8. 3234

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RE: Aquahot pump not spinning - Richard - 12-24-2024

Tap it with a percussive instrument.

If that doesn’t work, use two pinch clamps to close off the in and out hoses.

Those March pumps drive a magnetically coupled impeller. Take the pump out, disassemble and see what the bind is.

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