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]

That is the cleanest and most organized work shop I have seen.

[@_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.

[@Imperial.Concepts]

BEST EXPLANATION ON WHAT WE ARE ALL ACTUALLY IN SEARCH OF

[@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.

[@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.

[@bradottinger8287]

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

[@rrose002]

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[@wngz.z]

Best video for pool pump wiring

[@jesusfreak7777]

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[@lpb3118]

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

[@DavidJohnson-kx7ov]

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

[@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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[@joenwc]

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

[@Entertainmentchann]

Thank you for the simple and understanding explanation!!

[@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.

[@beardedgarage]

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

[@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 !!!

[@TheRedneckJarhead34429]

Saved the day! Thanks!

[@mr.g6366]

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

[@ulysseswarnero]

thank this man a million! great video

[@kimberlysnow1465]

thank you for being so straightforward.

[@louisd95714]

Thank you for this clear and concise video!

[@wxx3]

Thank you so much for your really descriptive explanations.

[@rdkingjaxfla1423]

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

[@rubenmercado2152]

Hi Mark,thank you for the pool information.👍🏼✌️

[@musicsavestheworld1383]

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[@davidwhite1099]

Excellent explanation

[@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 😂

[@hunterbirckhead4775]

Very helpful! Thank you!!

[@rtmdlawncare5774]

Thanks so much. Just confirmed my wiring. Great video

[@hothmobile100]

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[@aziz76usa]

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[@etiendre]

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[@mchaelhron279]

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[@DaveLiddle-ns4in]

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

[@40rockdqman]

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

[@edmondchampagne1199]

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[@randyn5397]

Great video!!! I like your shop too, might redesign mine now.

[@aerostaraircraftsanctuary604]

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

[@markmckeighan8572]

Great Video. Simple and to the point.

[@TheHusbandTrophy]

Thank you

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@MisterATL]

Thank you my brotha! 🙏🏽

[@kevingiblin6925]

great no bs video !

[@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.

[@SachinPatel-dc8cj]

Thanks

[@ernestj5740]

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

[@George-co3ew]

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

[@dantemichelle4631]

thank you! loud and clear!

[@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.

[@wendyvaughters7343]

great explanation. Thank you!

[@karimsoltani682]

Tks you for your help

[@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.

[@victorinoperez5709]

Good job

[@JohnCarroll-t8z]

It would be great to show how to wire your swimming pool to a plug in to a jackery or similar solar charged generator.

[@brandihall6284]

Thank you!

[@cristhalytorres9471]

Excellent

[@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.

[@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.

[@justinmattis941]

When you were wiring the 110 was the black and white on the high and low speed lugs?

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

No, the black and white wires go on L1 and L2. The pump in the video was single speed. 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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 ?

[@abujalalkhatib1065]

thank you..what is the link please

[@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

[@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.

[@mskid1166]

Thanks dude…this was great!

[@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

[@jolbertaldirosa6478]

Thank you more

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@brianchabra5565]

Cool

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@ChrisJsGoogle]

Flawless

[@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.

[@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.

[@antoniolomedico4866]

thumb up i was lost with wording hot lead,

[@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.

[@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.

[@todamnbad]

I have a 220 well pump for irrigation purposes, if I switch it to 120 I would just turn that switch and move the second hot wire in my breaker panel to the neutral buss bar so that I only have one hot?

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

I would advise to contact a local electrician.

[@muohiodpowell1974]

I have to decided to run the pool motor on 230 for more efficiency, but what amp circuit would you recommend? I will check the label tomorrow

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

Most motors that are 230V use a 30 amp double pole breaker.I would recommend checking with an electrician, there are other variables to consider. Thanks for watching.

[@JenniferCollier-t6m]

awesome

[@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.

[@hetzalwel1323]

Is it possible to connect a extra switch for the fast speed? The button of my jacuzzi is broken and i wanna put an external switch, only would that be a problem when the low and high speed get power at the same time? Thx in advance!!

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

For your situation I would contact an electrician or take your motor to a motor repair shop.

[@richarddavidson1171]

My Pentair pool pump has a green wire from the case on the outside but is not connected. I recall my old pump had a wire to my pool screen frame. Should I have this green external wire connected to something?

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

The green wire is the grounding wire. This is connected to a grounding lug.

[@garyredmond9275]

Question.. I replaced my spa pack(balboaBP7) and hve 2 pump sys 1 pump 2 spd) 2nd pump 1 spd)230v when I ordered my amp cords I didnt realized when I started to replace them that both cords have 14/4 wire instead of getting 1-14/4 & 1-14/3...1st pump ok with 14/4 , will the 14/4 cord work on the 1 spd pump ? I am not getting the 1 spd(high) to kick on. Does the Position of the wire going in on the amp cord male plug make a diff being plugged in the board? I did tape off the red wire and only hooked up the blk& wht & grd I assume that blk went on "Line" and wht to "4" according to my diagram. 1-on top-"line" to right at top) 3 is accross left from that "line") 4 is under 1 5 is accross under 3 hope this gives a pict of my pump(emerson) I'm thinking it has something to do with the 14.4 cord and the wire position going in to the Amp plug to get my other jets firing sorry for the long winded I think my best bet is to order a 14/3 cord because I don't think the being plugged in to the bord and it not read it correctly

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

@@garyredmond9275 It depends on how your spa pack is set up, to be safe l would contact the manufacturer. 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

[@arcarc7229]

Thanks for the video! My start capacitor burns out when I start my pump. It is only 1 month old. Any ideas. I have it at 230 but I tested at 250v. Any ideas?

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

It's possible that the start capacitor is bad. If you are truly testing 250v, then that could be the problem. I would recommend to consult with a local electrician.