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Swimming pool: Repairing electric pump motor

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:19:41 -0700

I have an aquabot pool cleaner and pump motor stopped working. If you disassemble it the oil inside runs out. I really only need to know what type of oil to use to replace it. The 35V motor has 4 capacitors to jump start it. I have replaced the capacitors once before in my own machine without loosing the oil and reusing it. Successful long term repair accomplished. This one is a relatives of mine who lost the oil and I don't want to replace capacitors, only to ruin successful job by putting the wrong oil in it. Does anyone know what type of can be used in this motor?

⟐ Answered March 19, 2026 at 11:19 MST

Swimming pool: Clean large amount of leaves from pool bottom

Sat, 16 Aug 2025 07:10:06 -0700

I have last fall's leaves at the bottom of my pool. What is the best way to clean them all out?

⟐ Answered August 16, 2025 at 7:10 MST

Swimming pool: How can I effectively remove Leaves and algae from Swimming pool

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 23:53:24 -0700

My pool is filled with large amount of trashes. I have already used leaf gulper but i cannot completely get rid debris. Any effective way to clean them up.

⟐ Answered February 08, 2026 at 23:53 MST

Solar Breeze NX Robotic Solar Pool Cleaner: The left front wheel of my solar breeze keeps making a clicking sound

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 20:44:23 -0700

one of the wheels on my solar breeze keeps making a clicking sound when the wheel tries to engage.

⟐ Commented August 23, 2022 at 20:44 MST

Swimming pool: Salt Chlorinator Cell Repair

Sat, 01 Mar 2025 02:34:52 -0700

I want to find out how to repair a Salt Chlorinator Cell? It's a seemingly sealed unit with two electrodes inside which convert salt to chlorine. These electrodes get worn out or used up over time. Can these be replaced or replated? Any special tricks and things to know? Anything to be aware of so as not to mess things up? What's the worst that could happen?

⟐ Commented March 01, 2025 at 2:34 MST

Swimming pool: Where can I purchase a thermal protector for 1 hp electric motor?

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 04:16:45 -0700

I have a 1 hp Century Pool and Spa Motor. I found the thermal protector is burnt out. I am searching for a single thermal protector so I can repair the pump. The part number on it is 8Am4bvhf11m6r . I have attached the numbering system for a similar manufacturer. Additionally the part has TI MEXICO & KLIXON. Thank you in advance for any help. Pool Repair Thermal Protector

Pool Repair Thermal Protector

⟐ Answer unaccepted October 10, 2023 at 4:16 MST

Swimming pool: motor won't start, just hums

Sun, 10 Mar 2019 15:23:33 -0700

I have an emerson eb654 pool pump. The motor was turned off for cleaning, about 15 minutes. It had been running fine for 3 years. When I went to restart motor, all it will do is hum. motor shaft turns freely with no obstructions. all connections clean and dry. thanks, Rob.

⟐ Answer edited March 10, 2019 at 15:23 MST

Swimming pool: pump just hums

Sun, 10 Mar 2019 15:24:03 -0700

i have a summer escape pool and the pump just hums what can i do to fix it

⟐ Answer edited March 10, 2019 at 15:24 MST

Swimming pool: remove large amount of tree debris from empty above ground pool?

Sun, 09 Jul 2023 18:27:37 -0700

Would a shop vac or sewage pump make it easier to remove the large amount of tree debris in the bottom of my empty above ground pool? Thanks

⟐ Answered July 09, 2023 at 18:27 MST

Swimming pool: Repairing an Aquabot Pump pool cleaning pump

Thu, 06 May 2021 08:32:27 -0700

G'day guys, just discovered this nice forum. I have a motor AS00035R that do not start unless you spin it a little by hand. I feel capacitors are gone. Someone so nice to help me to open it without make stupid mistakes ! Thanks a lot Michele from Italy

⟐ Commented May 06, 2021 at 8:32 MST

Solar Breeze NX Robotic Solar Pool Cleaner: Unit not operating properly

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 10:46:13 -0700

SBNX2 sn/1905467

Unit will run about 3 seconds, then stop.

Then will try again after about 5 minutes.

Any suggestions?

Swimming pool: How to repair cell

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 20:59:19 -0700

I just replaced my cell on a ASTRAL POOL VX Salt Chlorinator, Model #VX7S. It's a 7 Series cell(7 fins). With a $500+ price & then add shipping & tax, I'd like to see if I can repair the current cell. The middle fin is deteriorating from one end. I can email pics if needed.

⟐ Edited September 12, 2018 at 20:59 MST