Electrical connections to pool filter pumps loose/poorly connected

Electrical connections to swimming pool filter pumps are loose or poorly connected

Causes

Vibration

Poor installation

Corrosion of connections

Listed under: electrical, health and safety, electrical safety, Section, swimming pools, durability, corrosion

Cause

Vibration

Repair

  • if the filter pump is not working properly, repair it without delay if you plan to keep using the pool. The pool pump takes water from the pool and puts it though a filter, allowing cleaner water to re-enter the pool. The movement of water through this process also help pool chemicals to be better distributed for good pool (and swimmer) health
  • if the filter pump was installed in recent years, call back the company or individual to repair the electrical connections and determine the source of vibration and work out how it can be reduced
  • if the original installer is no longer around, call a registered electrician to check the pump and system and carry out any necessary repairs
  • while homeowners can legally do this work themselves on their own property, you should only consider it if you have the knowledge, experience, skills and tools required to do the job safely and effectively

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Cause

Poor installation

Repair

  • if the pool filter pump was installed in recent years, call back the company or individual that did the installation to make the repair
  • if the installer is no longer available, or the installation was carried out many years earlier, call a registered electrician to make the required repairs
  • while homeowners can legally do this work themselves on their own property, you should only consider it if you have the knowledge, experience, skills and tools required for the job safely and effectively

 

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Cause

Corrosion of connections

Repair

  • replace corroded fittings and fixings or call a registered electrician to do this
  • while homeowners can legally do this work themselves on their own property, you should only consider it if you have the knowledge, experience, skills and tools required for the job safely and effectively
  • swimming pools are typically bought and installed as systems. If necessary, contact the supplier or installer to obtain the appropriate parts
  • check that the correct treatment chemicals are being used for the pool system and test the pH level of the water. Maintaining a pH level of 7.4–7.6 can help reduce the risk of corrosion, staining or scaling of pool surfaces and equipment

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