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Pump Timer Electronics - Help Please

October 24th, 2006 · 1 Comment

Hello,
Greetings to all members - and happy swimming! This is my first
post to the group.
Is there anyone who is knowledgeable about electronics that could
help me determine which component of the motor’s timing unit is bad
so that I can replace it versus buying a new timer? At this point I
do not know whether a replacement timing unit is still available as
the pump is about 10 years old. If possible I would rather try to
fix the unit versus buying a new one just to save money.
Let me back up just a second to describe what is happening that
makes me sure it is the timer module that is bad. First of all, this
has happened once before several years ago. When the problem was
described to the manager of the place where we purchased the pool,
she immediately knew it was the timer (this had happened to other
owners). Basically, the pump will not follow the timing sequence for

which it is set. The pump will turn off randomly over a few days,
and then deteriorate to a point where it will not run for more than
several seconds before shutting off.
Sooo, is there anyone who can help me? I thank you in advance.
Chip

Tags: pumps

1 response so far ↓

  • 1 Neva Marjory // Oct 29, 2006 at 6:55 am

    Thank you for all the replies!
    Pictures have been added to the Photo folder under Chip’s Pool Timer.
    The timer unit is part of the original pump unit. The pump (with
    timer), filter, and strainer were all part of a package option from
    the pool manufacturer (doughboy).
    Yes, I could opt for a stand alone time and just throw the original
    away. However, that is probably my second to last desired option.
    There is a distinct “Click” sound when the timer unit starts the
    motor; either by the timer or by pushing the manual start/stop
    button. There has always been the clicking sound when the motor is
    started or stopped
    Again, it is not the motor that is the problem. The motor has been
    wired directly to the power cord. The motor has been running for
    close to a week now (except for when we unplug it).
    What is the proper name for the item in the second picture? How can

    I test it without frying myself?
    Pics 1 and 3 show the transformer on the right. How can I test this
    also without frying myself?
    Most of the other pics show the other major components on the power
    board.
    The last pic shows the faceplate of the timer unit which is mounted
    on the front of the motor housing. It has a cover that is not shown.
    Thank you all again for the help.
    Chip

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