CONNECTION TO A POOL PUMP MOTOR

this information.  Using this information is doing so at your own risk. This information generally applies
to installations in the state of Florida USA and may be different in other states or parts of the world. Contact
the equipment manufacturer for information that  applies specifically to the product you are installing.

 

the pool pump.  It may be outside the house or
may be in the garage or utility room. Most residential
pool pumps in Florida are wired with a 15 or 20 amp
circuit breaker.  Always wear proper attire such as
protective clothing, face and  eye protection, and insulating rubber gloves. Notice that the technician
in this photo is standing  well to the side of the box,
has only one hand on the breaker with his free hand at his side

LOOSE OR DETERIORATED OR BUZZES
OR SPARKS  OR IS JAMMED

STOP IMMEDIATELY & CONTACT A
QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN

 

 

                 COVER

two screws and others have a small cover plate near the electrical inlet

 

 

cover off. Notice the Green wire (also known as the Ground Wire)
goes to the green screw on the frame of the motor. The other  2
wires are the hot wires, it doesn't
matter which terminal they are connected to,they can be reversed


Hot wires are usually black or red
on motors connected for 230V
The ground wire  should be green

Hot Wires are usually Black &
White on motors connected 115V

This would be a good time to
take a picture of the existing
wiring for reference later

 

 

Verify that there is no voltage at any of the terminals
ALWAYS TEST YOUR VOLTAGE PROBE ON A LIVE CIRCUIT
BEFORE STARTING THE JOB TO BE SURE IT WORKS

 

 

 

 

 

                  FROM MOTOR

you shut off the circuit breaker, breakers can
be mislabeled or be defective and allow current
to flow even if they are off.  It is prudent to wear
rubber gloves when working on electrical
equipment

 

 

IDENTIFY THE GROUND WIRE
If the ground wire is missing
contact a qualified electrician
for assistance