The pump to my pool stopped working so I went to the fuse box. None of the switches were misaligned so I threw all the switches. One of them won't reset. The number on the switch is 20. I am assuming that it is the one for the pool since everything else in the house is working. In all the houses I ever lived in all you had to do was switch the switch. How can I fix this?
2007-07-03 01:22:24 · 10 answers · asked by virgo63 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The switch may need to be replaced.
I had the same problem one time.
I had to call an electrician, He replaced the
circuit breaker and that solved the problem..
Good Luck!!
I think it ran me about $100 bucks...
2007-07-03 01:28:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The "fuse box switch", you refer to, is actually a circuit breaker. Turn circuit breaker number 20 off and then go to your pool and find the control switch located near the pump. Turn it off and go back to the circuit breaker panel. Now try resetting number 20 again. If it holds, your problem is in the pool pump, have it checked by a pool service person or qualified electrician. If it won't hold, the problem is in the wiring and you will need a qualified electrician to solve it.
Either way, it sounds like it is above you to fix this problem and you should seek professional help.
Good luck, I hope you get it fixed. Summer has just begun.
2007-07-03 02:01:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-22 04:45:33 · answer #3 · answered by eatherly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The most likely thing is there is a short in the pump.
If the pump has failed it will short out.
If you aren't too sure of what you will be doing it is best to call in an electrician or a pool repairman.
I am pretty handy but I would call for help in a case like this.
When you fix this or get it fixed you should make sure that it is on a Ground Faulted line.
2007-07-03 01:43:36 · answer #4 · answered by Floyd B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it won't reset,you have a dead short. Try unplugging the pool pump and then attempt a reset. If it still won't reset your outlet is the most probable cause of the short circuit. Test the outlet with a volt meter or even a proximity tester to see if you have voltage. Is the pool pump outlet outdoors? Give me an e-mail bump! ;-)=
2007-07-03 01:32:53 · answer #5 · answered by Jcontrols 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The breaker should be a GFIC breaker. If not, then there will be a GFIC outlet that the pump plugs into. As others have said, you may have a short in either the pump motor or in the wiring going to it. And finally, a bad breaker in the panel.
since we are talking water and electricity, I would have an electrician come out and repair this circuit. That way you know you are safe. good luck
2007-07-03 02:00:53 · answer #6 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This can mean one of two things. Assuming this is the breaker for your pool pump, There is an open circuit at the pump causing the breaker to overload, or (most likely) your fuse has gone bad. That does happen from time to time.
2007-07-03 01:35:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatevery caused the switch to engage is still in play or the breaker itself is broken.
Go back to the pool equipment and turn it off. Then try the switch. If it releases but engages once you turn the equipment back on, then you can isolate the problem. At my pool two wires within the outlet had succumb to gravity and were touching.
Even if everything on the line is off and the switch won't disengage, then you may have a line problem......the line to the equipment.
2007-07-03 01:32:27 · answer #8 · answered by fluffernut 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You call an electrician. If the switch won't let power through there is a reason. Don't fiddle around with it yourself or get a mate to fix it. Get an Electrician. Remember electricity KILLS
2007-07-03 01:28:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a short somewhere or the pump has failed and the load is too much for the circuit breaker. The wiring should be inspected from the pump to the fuse-box. Good-luck.
2007-07-03 01:29:29 · answer #10 · answered by KEN W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋