On Jul 20, 9:29*am, Ivan wrote:
Sometimes, when I start my pool pump motor, it turns for a few
revolutions, then pops the circuit breaker. *Other times, it starts
and runs normally. *This is not a case of clogged skimmers. *Before
the breaker pops, I can run the electric light in the pool shed--the
breaker only pops when I switch the motor on.

The motor is ju-u-u-st out of warranty --installed May '09. *Before I
spend $370 replacing it I want to be sure it's the motor and not some
electrical glitch in my wiring, or a problem with the pool pump. *Any
suggestions?

Is it old it could be worn and drawing excess amps on startup, a clamp
on anp meter will show its amp draw, a short is possible, test
everything