If you know your pump manufacturer and model click
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Serial numbers (i.e. CA03-10) or part numbers (i.e. 8-177475-20) will not
help locate your replacement motor. These numbers can only be interpreted by the
pump manufacturer.
NOTE: Virtually all pumps have the name "Magnetek Centurion" on the motor
name plate. This is NOT the pump (portion with inlet and outlet pipes attached to the motor) manufacturer. Magnetek Centurion is the
motor manufacturer. The names, Centurion, Magnetek, and AO Smith, are motor manufacturers.
If you are not sure of the pump manufacturer and model,
you may
email us a picture or 2 of the complete pump (portion with inlet and outlet pipes attached to the motor) along with the motor
label to determine your exact replacement requirements.
Follow
these hints to discover the correct motor for your swimming pool pump:
Try to discover the motor frame type. The motor frame
(FR tag) should contain, 56J, 56Y,
48Y (It may be disguised with an X, like
X56Y or 56JX); or if it is a spa or above ground pool pump, it will
likely be a thru-bolt frame style.
Sample pool pump motor labels below for
finding Frame and Amperage:
If the frame can be determined, match the horse power nearest your
motor's voltage (115 or 230 volt) and amperage combination.
(Why? Because pump manufacturers do not rate their pumps based on standard
industry horse power configurations. More than not, they exaggerate the true
horse power rating for a sales gimmick.) Example:If you have a 1 HP motor, you will notice there are
several 1 HP motors to choose from in the tables below. (14.2/7.1 AMP or
16.0/8.0 AMP. Both of these are 1 HP motors) You must match the amperage to make sure you obtain the correct motor to
work properly with the impeller, which attaches to the motor shaft inside
the pump body.
If you have your motor label information as described in above steps 1
and 2, select the frame below, or scroll down to the correct section on this
page, and view the various horse power ratings to match the rest of the
label by clicking on the "specifications" link under each discounted price.
Unable to determine the correct replacement pool pump
motor? Locate the replacement motor with the serial number or
motor part number from the motor label by following these steps:
The middle six digits are the motor part number.
(Example: 8-164300-40).
Email us (click here) the part number.
Also, send us as much label information We will reply quickly
(often within 1 hour during weekday business hours) with a link to
your required replacement motor.
Removing the impeller
from motor shaft:
This procedure is for removing
the impeller from most pool pump motors where the impeller is threaded
onto the shaft of the motor. Be careful not to break the impeller.
Impellers cost up to $80.
When facing the impeller end of the motor (wiring end is farthest from
impeller end), the impeller is "screwed" onto the motor shaft, with
standard threads just like a normal nut onto a bolt: turn right (or
clockwise) to tighten and left (or counterclockwise) the loosen.
After disconnecting the electrical breaker and wires from the motor, you
may want to remove the wire end cover of the motor, which covers the
bearing and wires. You should find a slot (screwdriver slot) on the end
of the shaft or a shaft with two flat sides, which fit a 7/16" open end
wrench. Hold that end of the shaft with either a large flat screwdriver
or wrench, then remove (counterclockwise turn) the impeller. Also, there
is an alternative method for holding the motor shaft: you may be able to
stick a long screwdriver or pry bar down a motor vent hole to stop the
armature from turning. WARNING:
This alternative method will definitely ruin the motor wiring and should
never be tried when installing the impeller onto a new motor.
Pick your motor frame below by
clicking on the frame type:
PRICES are located below.
Click link on motor frame above or scroll down this LONG page to see all prices
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
How can I locate my replacement motor with the serial number or
motor part number from the motor label?
The middle six digits are the motor part number. (Example: 8-164300-40).
Then,
email us (or
click here) the part number. We will reply quickly with a link to
your required replacement motor.
What is the difference between an up-rated and a full
rated motor?
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Here
Which way does the motor shaft rotate?
All single phase 115/230 volt pool pump motors rotate in a counterclockwise (CCW)
manner when facing the shaft with wired end farthest from viewer.
Are pump motors reversible?
No, single phase 115/230 volt pool pump motors are not reversible.
What voltage is standard for 115/230 volt pump motors?
All dual voltage (115/230 volt) motors are shipped with 230 volt setup. If you
require 115 volt on the dual voltage motor, then you will need to follow the
diagram on the motor label to move the jumpers at the wiring junction point to
allow 115 volt input.
A.
O. Smith has purchased Century, Centurion and the Magnetek
electric motor division. Most motors will now be
labeled A.O. Smith. Some are still coming as
Centurion/Magnetek and may continue to. All new motors are
quality motors and manufactured by AO Smith. These motors
will fit virtually all domestic pumps and will give long
lasting service.
All
motors listed here are 60HZ single phase ·
with automatic overload protection Drip Proof enclosure ·Class B insulation ·
ball bearings ·
Non-Reversible · ·
Clockwise (CW) as viewing from end opposite shaft end (point
shaft away from you) ·
Electric Motors with dual voltage are shipped wired for 230
volts · Service Factor
= (SF)
Electric
Motors with dual voltage are normally
shipped wired for 230 volts It is
your responsibility to verify the voltage connection before
applying power to the motor
Basically, you need to determine the frame
(thru-bolt, 56J, 56Y, or 56C) type first. Most motors will have a FR type on
the motor label. This may be 56J, X56J, X56Y, 56YX, X56YX, etc. The core
numbers like 56J or 56Y are the important ones.
How to determine your motor frame if the
motor label is not legible:
This is the most popular pump frame. The
motor will actually have a square flange as an integral part of the motor
(not the pump) on the front of the motor with 4 holes (one hole in each
corner of the flange). The pump body will be secured to this square flange
with 4 bolts, which are outside the round barrel of the motor.
Caution: Make certain the square
flange is part of the motor; not the pump body. Many pumps are square and
may appear to be part of the motor. Removing the motor from the pump will
allow you to make certain how the pump is fastened to the motor. How the
pump is fastened to the motor determines the basic type of frame. Note: Also, some 48Y frame motors are actually thru-bolt style;
therefore, check the mounting bolts to make certain they are not thru-bolt
style as described below.
Not a square flange on your motor?
If you do not see a square flange as
described above for the square frame motor, then you have a pump body, which
mounts to the motor with 4 bolts accessible inside the pump case. This
non-square frame will be a thru-bolt style frame, 56J frame, or 56C frame.
How to determine if you have a 56J
or 56C frame:
The pump body mounts to the face of the
motor with 4 bolts just inside the circumference of the motor barrel. To see
these mounting bolts, you must take apart the pump body and look inside the
pump. The bolts will be fastened into the face of the motor with threaded
holes.
If your pump body mounts into the face of
the motor as described in the previous paragraph, and the impeller is
threaded onto the motor shaft, then you have a 56J frame. Additionally, the
impeller may be secured with a small screw, which is threaded into the
center of the motor shaft. If the outside of the shaft is not threaded,
maybe you have a 56C frame.
If your motor has a shaft with a key-way
(small metal key slides into a groove machined along the length of the motor
shaft), then it is a 56C frame. These are very rare in today's pumps. If
your pump is 20 years old or older, it may have a keyed shaft (56C), but
even then is unlikely. The keyed shaft may also have an internal tapped
thread to help hold the impeller once it slides over the key-way.
The motor mounting bolts are the key with
this style of motor. Like the name implies, if the pump fastens with nuts to
the 4 bolts, which pass all the way thru the motor, then you have a
thru-bolt frame. These extremely long bolts (8 inches or longer) will go
through the motor. These motors are popular on spas and above ground
swimming pool pumps. NOTE: Sometimes these motors are also labeled
48Y frames, but they are not square flanged 48Y frames.
Once you determine the frame, click on the
link and view some motors to help determine horse power by analyzing the
amperage comparisons.
SQUARE FLANGE MOTORS Available in 56
frame (approx 6.5" diameter) or 48 frame
(approx 5.5" diameter)
Centurion
Switchless Square Flange (56Y Frame)
(Large barrel with approximately 6.5
inch diameter) Important Note:
Total output (HP x Service Factor) of replacement motor must
equal or exceed
motor being replaced. See explanation by clicking
here.
Mounting flange has 4
non-threaded bolt holes The
impeller is threaded onto the shaft
*NOTE: Not all motors have
the "hump" on top.
Replaces
motors on these pumps:
American Ultra-Flo or Power Pump,
Aqua Flo Dominator (limited models), Jacuzzi Cygnet, Jandy Plus HP, Pac Fab (Purex
or Pentair) Challenger, Pac Fab (Purex or Pentair) Pinnacle, Pac Fab (Purex or
Pentair) SuperFlo, Pac Fab (Purex or Pentair) Ultra-flo, Pac Fab (Purex or
Pentair) Whisperflo, Sta-Rite Dura-Glas or Dura-Glas
II, Sta-Rite Max-E-Glas or Max-E-Glas II, Waterco Aquamite, Waterco Aquastream,
Waterco Supamite, Waterco SUPATUF, Waterway SVL56
Determine
your specific model replacement by clicking here
===>>>
What is the difference between an up-rated
and a full rated motor? ===>>> Click
Here
Electric
Motors with dual voltage are normally
shipped wired for 230 volts It is your
responsibility to verify the voltage connection before
applying power to the motor.
No returns allowed for incorrect wiring installation.
SQUARE
FLANGE MOTORS for pool pumps, above ground
pools, spas, and jetted tubs
A.O.
Smith Square Flange (48Y Frame)
(Small barrel with approximately 5.5
inch diameter) Important Note:
Total output (HP x Service Factor) of replacement motor must
equal or exceed
motor being replaced. See explanation by clicking
here.
*NOTE: Not all motors have
the "hump" on top.
Mounting flange has 4
non-threaded bolt holes The
impeller is threaded onto the shaft
Replaces
motors on these pumps:
American Ultra-Flo or Power Pump,
Aqua Flo Dominator (limited models), Jacuzzi Cygnet, Jandy Plus HP, Pac Fab (Purex
or Pentair) Challenger, Pac Fab (Purex or Pentair) Pinnacle, Pac Fab (Purex or
Pentair) SuperFlo, Pac Fab (Purex or Pentair) Ultra-flo, Pac Fab (Purex or
Pentair) Whisperflo, Sta-Rite Dura-Glas or Dura-Glas
II, Sta-Rite Max-E-Glas or Max-E-Glas II, Waterco Aquamite, Waterco Aquastream,
Waterco Supamite, Waterco SUPATUF, Waterway SVL56
Determine
your specific model replacement by clicking here
===>>>
What is the difference between an up-rated
and a full rated motor? ===>>> Click
Here
Horse Power
Standard Efficiency
Guardian with SVRS with integrated
Safety Vacuum Release System
Electric
Motors with dual voltage are normally
shipped wired for 230 volts It is your
responsibility to verify the voltage connection before
applying power to the motor.
No returns allowed for incorrect wiring installation.
Centurion
Switchless threaded shaft (56J Frame) Important Note:
Total output (HP x Service Factor) of replacement motor must
equal or exceed
motor being replaced. See explanation by clicking
here.
*NOTE: Not all motors have
the "hump" on top.
Motor
face has 4 threaded bolt holes to attach pump to motor The
impeller is threaded onto the shaft (standard threads)
Replaces
motors on these pumps:
American Eagle, Americana, Aqua Flo
Dominator (limited models), Baker Hydro Hydron, Hayward
Super Pump or Hayward Super II or Hayward Max-Flo, ITT Marlow Argonaut, Jacuzzi
Plastic,
Jacuzzi Magnum series (E-Plus columns only), Purex/Hydrotech, Speck Pumps models
90, 98, 423, 433, or 21-80
Determine
your specific model replacement by clicking here
===>>>
What is the difference between an up-rated
and a full rated motor? ===>>> Click
Here
Electric
Motors with dual voltage are normally
shipped wired for 230 volts It is your
responsibility to verify the voltage connection before
applying power to the motor.
No returns allowed for incorrect wiring installation.
Centurion
Switchless keyed shaft (56C Frame) Important Note:
Total output (HP x Service Factor) of replacement motor must
equal or exceed
motor being replaced. See explanation by clicking
here.
*NOTE: Not all motors have
the "hump" on top.
Motor
face has 4 threaded bolt holes to attach pump to motor The
impeller is threaded onto the shaft (standard threads)
Replaces
motors on these pumps:
Aqua Flo C-Face or Dominator (limited
models), Jacuzzi Bronze, Pac Fab Hydro Pump, Premier/Springwater,
Wet Institute
Determine
your specific model replacement by clicking here
===>>>
What is the difference between an up-rated
and a full rated motor? ===>>> Click
Here
Electric
Motors with dual voltage are normally
shipped wired for 230 volts It is your
responsibility to verify the voltage connection before
applying power to the motor.
No returns allowed for incorrect wiring installation.
Mounting flange has 4
non-threaded bolt holes The
impeller is threaded onto the shaft (standard threads)
Replaces motors
on various small pool pumps and spas:
American
Products:
American II
Maxim
"C"
Maxim
"S" Aqua Flo:
Flo-Master
Tub Master Cal Spa
G/G Industries:
Olympian Gruber:
Dura-Flo Hayward Mfg:
Power
Flo 1500 series
Power
Flo II 1700 Series
Power
Flo II 1900 Series
Power
Flo UN Series
Power
Flo UN-LX Series
Power
Flo II UN Series
Power
Flo 1900SD Series Jacuzzi:
Inno-Tech J Series
JCM
Series
LCM
Series
LCU
Series
LRDV
Series
LTCM
Series
LTCU
Series
LTVL
Series
SLR
Series
Vector LVL Series
Pac Fab:
Dynamo
Dynamite Premier/Springwater:
220-225-255 Mkii series
300, 320, 325, 355 series
Speck:
Model E90
Model E91
Sta-Rite:
Dura-Jet Vico/Ultra-Jet:
Ultra
Flow
Ultima
Ultima Plus Waterway:
Bath Pump Self Drain
Hi-Flo
Side Discharge
Hi-Flo
Center Discharge
SVL56
Super
Flo Side Discharge
Workhorse Side Discharge
What is the difference between an up-rated and a full
rated motor? ===>>> Click
Here
230/115
voltage motors are normally shipped wired for 230 volts Verify the
voltage from power source when installing the motor.
No returns allowed for incorrect wiring installation.
Electric
Motors with dual voltage are normally
shipped wired for 230 volts It is your
responsibility to verify the voltage connection before
applying power to the motor.
No returns allowed for incorrect wiring installation.
Century
Switchless threaded shaft (56J Frame) Important Note:
Total output (HP x Service Factor) of replacement motor must
equal or exceed
motor being replaced. See explanation by clicking
here.
Motor
face has 4 threaded bolt holes to attach pump to motor The
impeller is threaded onto the shaft (standard threads)
Replaces
motors on these pumps:
Hayward
NorthStar Pump
Determine
your specific model replacement by clicking here
===>>>
What is the difference between an up-rated
and a full rated motor? ===>>> Click
Here
Electric
Motors with dual voltage are normally
shipped wired for 230 volts It is your
responsibility to verify the voltage connection before
applying power to the motor.
No returns allowed for incorrect wiring installation.
Century
SVRS replacement pump motors
New Guardian® Motors Available with Integrated Safety Vacuum Release System.
New Guardian® motor shuts down upon detection of entrapment.
Important Note:
Total output (HP x Service Factor) of replacement motor must
equal or exceed
motor being replaced. See explanation by clicking
here.
or
Mounting flange has 4
non-threaded bolt holes The
impeller is threaded onto the shaft (standard threads)
Replaces
motors on these pumps:
Determine
your specific model replacement by clicking here
===>>>
What is the difference between an up-rated
and a full rated motor? ===>>> Click
Here
Electric
Motors with dual voltage are normally
shipped wired for 230 volts It is your
responsibility to verify the voltage connection before
applying power to the motor.
No returns allowed for incorrect wiring installation.
Turn OFF power to the electrical service or panel and to
equipment before installing any motors.
All wiring should comply with the National Electric Code
and local electric codes
TROUBLE
SHOOTING AFTER installation of new motor
Attention:
The
biggest mistake made is improperly wiring a motor.
If
the motor runs slow, then trips out, it is incorrectly
wired. Please carefully read the motor name plate
regarding the connections.
115/230
volts motors are shipped from the factory connected for 230
volts. A motor connected for 115 volts that has 230 volts
applied will burn up immediately. A motor connected for 230
volts that has 115 volts applied will run slow and trip out.
If the wires moved on the connection board are not placed on
the proper terminals, the result will be a slow running
motor that overheats and trips out.
Pump
motors have automatic overload protection, which means the
motor will not run again until the motor cools down. Before
you call us and say you have a bad motor, please recheck the
connection to insure you have the motor properly wired for
the incoming voltage. We sell ONLY brand new motors that have
been test run at the factory, the chances of you getting a
bad motor are extremely rare.
We
have many more in stock, please contact
us for others.
Please
submit the manufacturer of your pump and model number. We
will verify the proper replacement motor. When changing your
motor a new shaft seal is recommended.
The shaft seal price range is $9.95--$15.00.
Determine
your specific motor or shaft seal replacement by clicking here
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