Pond Boss Forums AERATION Systems questions wiring a thomas 2669ec32 pump

hello, I have a thomas 2660ec32 pump I want to wire a plug to. It has 4 wires coming out 2 black, brown,blue. I tried but it has me stumped.

I am not sure but I think on that pump the Brown is your hot wire and blue is neutral?? I am not for sure though??? Are you sure the pump actually works?

Thanks, I tried what you said & it just made a humming noise, I manually turned the fan & it ran. I tried again same thing. what could I do to get it to fire right up?

Hey pullo there are far more others versed on this site about Thomas pumps than me. Lets wait and see what someone else may have to say? Sounds like your not getting enough juice to it if you can turn the fan by hand and then it starts to work??? Lets see if someone else will chime in and be able to help you.

RC51 is exactly right. The blue and brown are your hot and neutral wires, the other to black wires go to to a capacitor. I had the same problem the other day. There aren't any ground wires, so you will need to plug it into a GFI outlet.

I'll try and post pics later if I can figure out how.

My pump didn't come with a capacitor, any ideas on where to find one?? I'm thinking that's what the problem is.

Grainger would be a good place to start, they usually carry just about everything. Or any electric motor repair shop in your town should be able to help you, just bring he pump with you when you go.

If I could figure out how to post a picture on here. I would put up some pics of my setup and a close up of the capacitor. Could someone help me with the pic issue?

I have a bostich compressor that's close to retiring, it as two capacitors on it, I pulled one & hooked it up to the pump & it fired right up!! it really puts out some air! thanks for the help guys. }<)))>

pullo,

Sounds like your on your way!! Glad to hear you got it going!

Glad I could help.

Pump wiring pics

I'm a little late on this one...but if you need to buy a capacitor for a Thomas pump, here's the link to the product you need at Grainger. Just got one last week.

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/DAYTON-Motor-Run-Capacitor-2MDV9?Pid=search

Thanks straw, my fellow Michigander

Pullo I'm also a bit late on this one but I thought I should let you know.... Although the capacitor you got off your other compressor may get it going, it is best to use the specified capacitor. The capacitor that Thomas compressors comes with is both a start and run capacitor. If you use the wrong one your compressor can run at the wrong frequency and reduce its longevity. I've had compressors beat themselves up in the field from this.