How to Wire the Motor on a Swimming Pool Pump | Quick and Easy!

[@theone-jm3gl]

Best explanation by far ..no stupid fillers just straight to point

[@anncho-berardi2417]

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[@jorgegonzalez9715]

BEST EXPLANATION ON WHAT WE ARE ALL ACTUALLY IN SEARCH OF

[@_1ben]

i was looking for an explained wire diagram for my motor, i knew i was at the right video when i saw how well you prepared your video and the housekeeping of your tools , took me 2 hours to replace my pool motor, pump and an hour of this was the wiring , you really helped me with my uncertainty, well articulated , thank you for your knowledge and sharing.

[@StevePardoe-w8u]

This was the only video I reviewed that took the time to explain how to convert from 230 power source to 115. Very helpful.

[@merllhagard6799]

Electrician here. Always use a proper wire connector rated for the application. Always use rated conductors/wire for your incoming electric. Always remember to re-identify your neutral conductor when switching it to a 220. Lastly but most importantly, always keep your shop as clean as this guy. Great content! 👍🇺🇲

[@nevillewhite3451]

Good points. Thx.

[@bradottinger8287]

Thanks a lot. The 230 and 2 black wires saved me a great deal of time and headache.

[@rrose002]

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[@Entertainmentchann]

Thank you for the simple and understanding explanation!!

[@DavidJohnson-kx7ov]

Thank you for being straight forward and the most clear video on youtube.

[@danwahl5231]

Thanks so much. I was trying to wire a booster pump for a well that was 220. I couldn’t figure out where the neutral was supposed to go and it was confusing because the motor plate labeled one of the load lines as neutral. I see now that is only the case if I were to select the lower voltage. Im glad I figured it out by watching your video. I wasn’t about to create a direct short just because of the label, but it was driving me crazy trying to figure out where to put the neutral. Thanks again for clearing the issue up for me.

[@joenwc]

You just answered ALL of my questions in about one minute! Thank you so much!

[@lpb3118]

Take 30 secs to thank you, very well made tuto. Help me a lot !

[@AresXGodOfWar]

This was incredible. You answered all my questions. The biggest answer I needed was if the wires mattered since I had two blue wires coming from my pool timer. No way to know which was black and which was white. THANK YOU!!!

[@chevalierdeloccident5949]

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[@beardedgarage]

I love your tool wall organization. Great pump video too!

[@chadmcmillan1907]

Thank you very much for making this video, it helped me get my new pool motor installed and running! Time to say goodbye to algae 😂

[@runenergizer2838]

Thank you. This video provides the exact information we need. Thank you so much.

[@dx7guy]

Thank's for the Lesson Plus, I agree with others - Most Organized Shop On KZbin !!!

[@mr.g6366]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video. Very informative!

[@louisd95714]

Thank you for this clear and concise video!

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Mark, once again you came thru. Most informative, 1 video for all my questions. Short, sweet and well explained. Great video….thanks 😎

[@rubenmercado2152]

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[@wxx3]

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[@etiendre]

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[@rtmdlawncare5774]

Thanks so much. Just confirmed my wiring. Great video

[@A_New_Yorker_Lost_In_Florida]

you answered my questions as i thunk em! you are a great teacher ...thank you for this lesson!!! im gettin chills ffs... it's like you can hear my head lmao... right on have a great day and i subbed!

[@davidwhite1099]

Excellent explanation

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awesome job... exactly what I was looking for thanks

[@hothmobile100]

Wow, nice watch. I need to get into pool supply sales.

[@hunterbirckhead4775]

Very helpful! Thank you!!

[@aerostaraircraftsanctuary604]

Thank you this was very helpful. I'm replacing my pump.

[@George-co3ew]

Thanks Mark,I wanted to be sure about the wire placement due to red and white color load wires.👍

[@40rockdqman]

thank you. hot hot ! I have two black wires with 230 and now I know!

[@markmckeighan8572]

Great Video. Simple and to the point.

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[@wendyvaughters7343]

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[@MisterATL]

Thank you my brotha! 🙏🏽

[@edmondchampagne1199]

Great video sir

[@ernestj5740]

Can you make a video on how to connect the pump to the timer now? I can't find one anywhere!!

[@karimsoltani682]

Tks you for your help

[@ginpok6640]

Thank you!

[@tracksofnyc]

As an added layer of safety you can mention that whether it's 110 or 220 that the line is protected with the proper size circuit breaker. Also I like to add a GFCI circuit breaker to my pool pump feed. Just another layer of protection.

[@victorinoperez5709]

Good job

[@brandihall6284]

Thank you!

[@klwflorida5438]

I bought a Aquasport 2 hp. With a timer on it. How should I wire it? Start to timer and turn pump timer on 24 hrs or hook it i to timer box and run it to straight electric 220 and bypass wall timer? Please help

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

You should have a wiring schematic for this pump, this will tell you how to wire the pump with timer. If not l would contact the manufacturer or consult with an electrician to be safe. Thanks for watching.

[@roswell266]

thank god my sisters pool two red wires coming from switch of and on to motor and green ground , wasnt sure on two red what ones went were didnt want to fry motor now as long as green is ground im good ahhh! old pump had a and b but it does not matter thnks

[@checkmeout1285]

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[@cristhalytorres9471]

Excellent

[@sheilabradley6385]

My new pump keeps tripping the breaker. What did I do wrong. I wired it for 110 it a 1.5hp pump

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

@@sheilabradley6385 Verify if you have 110 volts or 220 volts coming in. Make sure you wire the pump accordingly and that none of the wires are touching one another. Thanks for watching.

[@bobgriner]

I just purchased a replacement 1.5hp motor. Does it matter if I run it at 110 or 220? What are the considerations?…besides what the current electrical is set/built for.

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

Most motors can be converted from 110v to 220v, However when you wire your motor it has to be wired in accordance to the feed coming in. If you don’t know if you are high voltage or low voltage, then you can use a volt meter. If you want to change the feed you can but it also depends on the type of pump you have (single speed , dual speed, or variable speed) you would want to talk to an electrician, if not, work with what you have.

[@antoniolomedico4866]

thumb up i was lost with wording hot lead,

[@nuffdoggiggey4103]

How can determine if my wiring is 110 or 220 from the previous set up..I'm no electrician there was a pool here and I found how to get power to the recepical at the pool. 1) what power is coming out from the source? 2) so I need to open up the pump motor also to determine the setting? 3) the only thing I know is, 220 has a huge plug compared to a 110. The pump has a small plug and the power source has a small plug but the cord is thick very heavy gage wire.

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

By code pumps that plug in are supposed to be 110V. Once you have determined the voltage from the supply then you can change the setting on the motor. If you have a volt meter this will help determine what your feed is. You should have a schematic on the motor so you can convert from 110V to 220V. The newer pumps have a switch in the back of the motor which will allow you to convert from 110V to 220V. Thanks for watching.

[@jillcyra7568]

I need to replace my 20 year old 1 speed 2 HP pump and the best price is on a 2speed 2 HP pump but I read that you can just not utilize the second speed on the new pump. Is that right? Any tricks or suggestions? Thanks for the video!

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

If you are able to locate a single speed 2HP motor you can replace just the motor. If you have to replace the entire pump (2HP) then you will have to go with a variable speed pump. I carry motors as well as pumps, if you need one. If you email your contact info l will be glad to help, my email is on my KZbin channel. Thanks for watching.

[@toddwalter4571]

I have a 115 volt Aquastrong 1.5 HP pool pump.. wires from breaker box are black green and red.. wires in motor are black green and white..can I just attach black to black, green to ground, and red to white? Thanks

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

@@toddwalter4571 Yes, as long as your supply line (the feed) is 115 volts. Thanks for watching.

[@jolbertaldirosa6478]

Thank you more

[@tylertomaino7924]

hi Mark, my husband and I are trying to replace our pump. The wires -2 hot ones- are already attached to the motor- from the manufacturer. Do we just strip them back and wire them in? If so, do we need the connectors? Thanks

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

If you are referring to the two lead wires L1 and L2 you can use spades (connectors) or wrap the wires around the screws on L1 and L2. Thanks for watching.

[@goudhaantje3569]

Not for Europe? We normally have 3 phase (star/delta) pumps. 3 live wires (maybe also neutral) and ground.

[@Texas25432]

Why did i install correctly and wire sparks and trips breaker?

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

Sounds like you might have wires touching each other. Turn off the power and check your wires and your connections. Thanks for watching.

[@Texas25432]

@@HallmarkPoolSupplies thats exactly what it was thank you so much for the help!

[@Richdrakos9519]

Thanks!

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

Thank you very much.

[@brians.4488]

Hey love this video.! No extra opinions that are meaningless. I do have a question for ya. One of my weeklys has an older pool with just one 1.5 inch line feeding the pump main drain is piped into the skimmer line near the skimmer. A couple years ago I installed a pentair 1.5 horse variable speed. If I turn it wide open it cavatates . Do I need more back pressure or is this happening because of the lack of water supply or possibly both? Thanks in advance !!

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

It sounds like a lack of water supply or a restriction (possibly a clog). Thanks for watching.

[@j.b.onesnap]

Super informative, thanks for the video tutorial. Unfortunately, I have a brand new 3/4 Hp Hayward super pump motor with an impeller that is spinning backwards. I’ll keep looking for a solution!

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

If you do not have 3 phase then I would check the hook up on your capacitor.

[@jamessambrano45]

Thank you. For the very important information if u have a thermal protection motor and the indicator is set on 115 and u wire it 220 it runs but shuts off is the motor damaged or did the thermal protection do it’s job

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

More than likely your motor will be fine, but definitely hook it up properly before running it again. Thanks for watching.

[@sylviegoldin9272]

Thank you. So clear. Can I (temporary) wire the wires coming out from my pool pump into a plug that I can run with my generator?

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

Yes, just verify if your pump is 120V or 220V. Thanks for watching.

[@mandingoluv63]

Which is better 120 volt or 240 volt for the electric bill?

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

220 volt is cheaper, thanks for watching.

[@justilianoacevedo2185]

Hi 👋 Mark , installed a pump as you showed it but when turn the power switch the pump turns on then stop then I hear a click I did shut off the switch concern not damaged the pump. What is going on ?

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

It sounds like the pump is not wired correctly. Check your voltage and make sure that your pump is set properly (high/low) to your voltage (220/110). Thanks for watching.

[@MEG_VB]

So when you hook up 220 does the white and black (hots) both go to the circuit breaker (2 poles) nothing goes to the common bar?

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

This is correct, two hot lines and a ground. Thanks for watching.

[@ronaldcoleman1323]

I have a 10 3 wire with black, red and white the an extra uncharted wire. Can I use it.

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

It can only be used if it’s hooked up on the other end. I would get a volt meter to test and see what lines are hot, and what your voltage is.

[@kevinwilson2289]

Hey I have a question, I brought a used pool pump 1.5hp and it's says 115v but the wire looks like 220 it's weird looking rounded three prongs. Can I just switch the wires to a regular three prongs plug?

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

Yes, however you want to verify with a volt meter that you do have 115V supply at the receptacle. You also want to verify that the pump itself is set for 115V. Thanks for watching.

[@frankberrios9064]

Mark, How do I install an on/off switch at the pump? I just bought a New pump which I will use for a mobile vac unit, and I want to be able to control the power right at the pump instead of of having to run and unplug the unit off the wall. Can you help please. My u it is set to 110. Thanks

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

@@frankberrios9064 If your feed is 110v, follow the directions on the switch that you buy. Your wire will have one hot line (black), one neutral line (white) and one ground line (green). Make sure the power or cord is off or unplugged before you start, once your switch is hooked up then you can run from the switch to the pump. It’s not difficult to do, but to be on the safe side you can always contact an electrician if needed. Thanks for watching.

[@latwylaancalade4322]

Hello, I have a 20 breaker. Should I run my pump on the 115 load? Or is the 230 load fine?

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

@@latwylaancalade4322 You need to confirm if you have 115v or 230v coming in (your supply). Once you have determined what your supply is you want to set the pump load accordingly. Do not run the pump if it is not set properly, you can damage the motor. Using a volt meter will tell you if you have 115v or 230v. Thanks for watching.

[@CozyBear_29]

Great video. I have 2 blacks , 1 red and one green. Can I just cap the red wire off?

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

It depends if you have 110V or 220V, you need to confirm the voltage on each wire before doing so. If you are 220V, you need two hot wires and a ground. If you are 110V, you need one hot wire, a neutral and a ground. Thanks for watching.

[@brianchabra5565]

Cool

[@kellybuschle6772]

Thank you for this video. MY pump is a little older than this one. I needed to replace cord as it was damaged. I clearly see the ground and I swapped out the white white easily but I removed the black one and then wasn't sure of its placement!! White went on 6 but where does the black go? I have it on 3... I can send a picture if that helps. Thank you!

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

Send a picture to our email. I will be glad to help.

[@Eat_a_scab]

Where do I send your father's day card?!?! 😂😂😂

[@dawnmclane1254]

I’ve done it all. Changed breaker. And still not enough power. What could it be?

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

I would call an electrician. Thanks for watching.

[@JenniferCollier-t6m]

awesome

[@mskid1166]

Thanks dude…this was great!

[@ChrisJsGoogle]

Flawless

[@user-gi3xj8nz3s]

Thanks for the info. What about the ones that have a circuit board that also show L1. L2 and a green screw for ground is this the same like most 2.0 hp. Not sure if this is and older model or newer one. My old Hayward 2hp motor didn’t have a circuit board only had a capacitor on top of motor. Thanks for your videos. Keep up the good work

[@user-gi3xj8nz3s]

So is this pretty much the same in connecting ?

[@housekeepingrehab9030]

...WHAT IS THE NAME OF THAT "V-SHAPED" PART IN THE CENTER WITH THE COPPER CONTACTS AND THE PUSH BUTTON THAT TOUCHES THE MOTOR SHAFT?....I just need to replace that one part~! Please help~!

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

That part is a mechanical switch. When engaged it sends power the capacitor. You can pick one of these up in a motor repair shop.

[@4woodberg]

Thanks Mark for the great video! I've got a 220V pump with electrical coming underground to the "pump house". It's 3 wires coming in, so two hots (red/black) and a ground (hopefully - this is a white). Is there a way to tie into this supply for a new 110V receptacle? I understood from your video that there are two 110V supplies to choose from, but I get lost a bit when thinking about tying in because of the lack of a neutral coming in. Appreciate any help!

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

I would recommend that you test the supply line with a volt meter, this way you will know what you have. Usually green is ground and neutral is white, if you are trying to go 110V you will need a neutral. If you are not sure on the hook up you can always contact an electrician. Thanks for watching.

[@daniellebyrom1685]

My pump is a imeshbean it has a 115/230 switch on it.I need to know how to hook up the switch wires

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

Without a schematic I would not be able to tell you which wire goes where. If you have a schematic or diagram for this particular motor you could refer to it. All motors are going to be different.

[@dumpsterdivingqponqueen9499]

Ty for this new subscriber here ..do u have a video on wiring it direct into a timer and directly into fuse box

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

I do not have a video at this time pertaining to fuse boxes, or timers. But you can follow the schematic of those and it will be just the same.

[@dumpsterdivingqponqueen9499]

@@HallmarkPoolSupplies ty

[@davidverahernandez9706]

Hi how r ypu i just got new puool pump super pump 700 series😊

[@HELPTHEMPLEASE]

Can you show us how to replace capacitor in a Hayward pump Power flow please

[@ccow24]

Can I change my 2hp pump to a 110? I have a 110 outdoor plug

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

@@ccow24 Check the schematic on the pump, most pumps that are 2hp or bigger are wired for 220v. Thanks for watching.

[@nuggettheory9418]

Thank you for the video! I replaced my pool pump, it's a Hayward 1.5 HP, and the wires coming into it from my panel has 3 wires. On the old pump, all 3 were hooked up. I'm not sure if I can just use 2 for this one. There seem to be only 2 terminals in the new pump and a ground.

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

You need to confirm if your supply is 110V or 220V, you also want to confirm if your old motor is single speed or dual speed.

[@zacharyandfriends2159]

@@HallmarkPoolSupplies the supply is 220, and it’s two speed. I hooked it up with the two hot wires and the ground and when I turn it back on it still does the same thing it did before I replaced it which was a click on the breaker panel, and then nothing happens.

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

@@zacharyandfriends2159You are right, 220V would be two hot wires and a ground. You can check the voltage of the wires with a volt meter, or contact an electrician.

[@OrvilleBaker-n4e]

What if my pump is hooked up right and works but after 20 minutes it gets hot and stops. wired to 230. UST1152 pump

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

It sounds like your motor is overheating. You can go to a local motor repair shop and have them look at it. Depending on the age and condition of the motor, it can be repaired or replaced. Thanks for watching.

[@eliceohuato8793]

How do I wire a pentair variable speed pump to a old timer that has 3 red wires a ground? Thanks

[@matthewvazquez2247]

What terminal connectors are best to use for a 220v pool pump like the video?

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

You can wire direct, or use female spade connectors. Thanks for watching.

[@ZachPap]

The replace pump I bought does not have that switch only has three ports, one white wire port, one with a red and brown wire and the last port a black wire. My wiring that I’m using has black, white and green for 220. Would I connect black to black port, white to the red and brown port, nothing to the white port, and ground to the ground green screw?

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

You need to check the schematic on the motor. For 220v you will have two hot wires and a ground. You should put one hot wire to L1 (line 1) and the other hot wire on L2 (line 2). Your green wire goes on the ground. Thanks for watching.

[@afaafa3679]

Hi - nice video, I have an above-ground pump that I want to use it to clean the pool(pump garbage out)....it has no screw in the back of motor for ground wire, how would I ground it? could I just use a 2-prong wiring? thanks

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

If your motor does not have a grounding lug or screw then you may not be able to ground. I would refer to the manufacturers specs for wiring of the motor. Thanks for watching.