Emaux Unstable Power or Control Signal

Pump starts and stops repeatedly in short cycles (short cycling) without user input.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Loose power connections, Faulty external timer or relay, Intermittent thermal overload trip

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Turn off power before inspecting wiring.

  • Inspect power wiring: Tighten all terminals in the pump’s terminal box and in the pool equipment panel feeding the Emaux pump.
  • Bypass external timer: Temporarily connect the pump directly to constant power (through a proper switch/breaker) to see if cycling stops. If it does, replace or repair the external timer/relay.
  • Check for overheating: Feel the motor housing after it stops. If it is very hot, the internal thermal overload may be tripping due to overheating.
  • Monitor voltage: Have an electrician check for voltage dips or fluctuations that could cause the drive to reset.

Persistent short cycling can damage the motor and electronics; address the root cause promptly.

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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

External Timer / Relay
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