Pool pump 230 volt wiring diagram. Wiring a control switch for a 240 volt pump when controlling a 240 volt motor it is best to install a double pole switch for this irrigation pump. Look at the underside of the cover for the wiring diagram which specifies which wires are used to wire the motor for 240 volts. Generally you will have three wires coming to your pump. Note 230v and 115v is the same hookup other than perhaps wire color.
The basic 3 way switch wiring diagram this entry was posted in outdoor wiring diagrams and tagged 2 speed pump 230 volt pump breaker disconnect how to wire a pump pump wiring wiring diagram. This voltage will be either 230 240v or 115 120v. Wiring a two speed spa pump and installation 49 duration. 2 speed pump you need 4 wires for the pool pump 1 ground 1 common and one for each speed.
Most pool pumps use a 220 volt capacitor start induction run csi electric motor wired directly to a pool timer through a flexible conduit or whip. Open the wiring box cover by removing the screws and verify there are four wires inside the box for wiring the motor. Pool pump manufacturers commonly list these as 230v or 115v. Many pool pump motors use a thermal overload protector that prevents the motors windings from overheating.
A double pole switch is the safest way to make sure that both lines of the 240 volt circuit power to the pump are turned off. The pool timer acts like an automated switch. The only difference is the plug jumper position in 230v position two l2. See how to use a multimeter to test a pool pump motor voltage.
Measure the voltage on the wires going to your pool pump. How to wire a pool pump pool pump installation part 1 of 2 duration.