If you turn it on and the display lights it is probably working. In any event, if you turn on the meter, turn the knob to the 750 ACV position, put the leads on the wires in the pump (white and black or black and black) you would be able to see if you have 115 volts or 230 volts.
Herein, will a 220 pool pump run on 110?
Connecting the wrong power supply to your pool pump can result in serious damage. Using an 110v connection on a pump that requires a 220v supply can result in your pump running slowly or not working at all. Applying a 220v supply to a pump that needs an 110v input could damage your unit beyond repair.
One may also ask, how do I know if my pump is 120 or 240?
The control box has the power cables that go to the submersible well pump. Above ground pumps will have a label on the motor that has a label. The label should indicate the voltage, most likely 220 or 230 volts and the horsepower or current draw (in amps) of the pumping equipment.
How do you tell if an outlet is 115 or 230?
A volt meter should remove all doubt. Test between both leads that are not ground – It should read 220v between those two leads, if it’s a 220v circuit. If its a dual pole breaker, should be 220.
How do I know what voltage my pool pump is?
To measure voltage at the pump, place the meter’s probes on L1 and L2. These terminals are usually labeled on the motor. USE EXTREME CAUTION. These wires have 240V on them.
How do you tell if a motor is 110 or 220?
Can you run a 230V motor on 110v?
220v and 110v systems are compatible, they just need a voltage converter. While most of the world uses 220-volt electricity, the United States uses a combination of 220v and 110v appliances. The lower 110v wiring is used for most standard appliances and devices, such as computers, TVs and table lamps.
Is my pool pump 115 or 230?
The voltage reading should be within 10% of the voltage. For example, if the voltmeter reads between 207 and 253 volts, then you know you have a 230V motor.
What’s the difference between 230 volt and 115 volt?
Outlet. A 115-volt air conditioner plugs into virtually any standard household outlet. A 230-volt air conditioner uses a specialized outlet, much like the type that a clothes dryer uses.
What voltage are most pool pumps?
Pool pumps are wired to run on either 230V or 115V. Most are run on 230V and are preset at the manufacturers at 230V. If you are going to wire your own pool pump, you must first know what voltage is coming to your pump from the house circuit breaker.