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[ryan111]

Okay, I was told it was 3 phase? It runs from a 13A plug atm in the garden.

I will go and have a proper look at it today.

Going to get some better pictures now, what do I need to get?

 

[Gavin77]

The capacitor is only switched in to start the motor. This allows an induction motor to work on a single phase supply. It doesnt make it 3 phase though.

Also, you may want to know. A modern pump for your typical garden swimming pool will use about 200 watts. So if yours really draws 4.2A continuous, you might want to think about a new one.

 

[ryan111]

Ohh, that makes sense.

I'm not sure how much it actually draws, but on the motor it says 240v AC 4.2A. It is quite old, I will get a picture shortly.

 

[ryan111]

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The one labeled 'Spare' has a 32A B32 in it, the one to the far right labeled sockets is actually our whirlpool bath? Don't know why its labelled as sockets by thats by the by

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Label on Pool pump says under HP/KW : 1/0.75 which I assume means the motor is 1HP and draws 0.75KW or 750 watts

 

[ryan111]

Any one got any suggestions before I talk to the electritian?

 

[Taylortwocities]

Ask your electrician - he needs to sign the design part of the certificate (as well as the other sections)

 

[Guitarguy]

Just one thing to consider- looking at the picture of your cutout and main earth etc, That main bare earth which is plummed onto the lead looks quite small and also from experience that cutout will only have a maximum of a 60A fuse inside. I'd mention this to the sparky and possible get the DNO out to change the cutout to a new 100A one with a new 16mm main earth connection (if the EFLI test turns out to be below .80 ohms). Shouldn't cost anything either

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Shouldn't cost anything either

Really?

 

[ryan111]

What's wrong with my supply? The earth cable isnt thick enough?

 

[shedbang]

Shouldn't cost anything either

Really?

Had mine changed from 60A to 100A recently by the DNO. Totally free. Was amazed. Nobody does anything for free nowadays. I've never been so happy.