Swimming Pool Pump Motors

AO Smith Century / Magnetek Replacement Swimming Pool Pump Motor

Swimming Pool Pump Motors - Spa Pump Motors
These motors are "1081" pool motor construction standard
(some also referred to as 1795 & 1563)
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Now featuring AO Smith / Century Energy Efficient Motors
Note: Energy Efficient motors may qualify for a rebate from your local utility company

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. These 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. These are brand new motors that have been test run at the factory, the chances of you getting a bad motor are vary rare.

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Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act of 2007
We stock the SVRS pool motors to help in your compliance with the law that went into effect in December 2008
Safety Vacuum Release System - Simply replace your existing motor with the New Guardian motor from AO Smith
No inground pool pump should operate without one.
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Above ground or spa motor	Common to Hayward Inground Pool Pumps Super Pump, Maxflo	Common to Sta-Rite, Whisperflo, PacFab, Challenger Pumps, Pentair	Century Motor Manual In Adobe PDF format
48Y Frame Thru-Bolt Mount example: Hayward Powerflo, Dynamo, Aquaflo, Waterway	56J Frame Threaded Shaft	48Y/56Y Frame Square Flange

Note: AO Smith purchased Magnetek Electric Motors. This means these motors will become AO Smith Motors, possibly with dual part numbers. You may see an equivalent AO Smith motor replace the Magnetek Motor. Either way these motors are exact replacements. Century Electric Motors are also part of AO Smith Electric.

48 Frame pool pump motor

These electric motors are normally mounted to the pump housing via the “motor thru bolts” which extend thru the motor into the pump housing. The motor also has a small metal base attached to the round case of the motor. These motors are commonly found on Spa / Hot Tub pumps. They are also found on above ground swimming pool pumps. These motors fit all Hayward Power-flo, above ground pump, series horizontal pumps.

These electric motors are probably the most common swimming pool motor. The pump is attached to the round “C-face” of the motor via the 4 threaded bolt holes. 56J frame motors have a 5/8" diameter threaded shaft. 56C frame pool motors have a “keyed” shaft, which are very common to well pump motors. 56J motors are common to most Hayward in-ground pool pumps (Super Pump, MaxFlo and Super Pump II.) Single Phase and Three Phase motors.

These are "special" pump motors. They are the same as the "normal" 56J pool motors, except they have a metal base attached to the case of the motor. These motors are used on some Jacuzzi pumps. Not for Hayward pumps or most above ground pool pumps.

These swimming pool motors have a “square” face that the pump attaches to, it also has 4 non-threaded bolt holes to attach the pump. The motor has a threaded shaft. Square Flange pump motors are common to most Sta-Rite, PacFab, Purex/Trition and WhisperFlo, Challenger inground pool pumps. Single phase and three phase motors.

These electric motors are just like the 56J motor, except they have a 5/8" diameter keyed shaft. The impeller is mounted with set screws.

TIP: To remove the threaded impeller from the motor. The impeller is "screwed" onto the motor shaft, with standard threads (righty tighty, lefty loosey). Remove the end cover (wire end) of the motor (some motors have a "bearing cover". Some motors have a slot on the end of the shaft, some have flats (7/16" flat wrench). Hold that end of the shaft with either a screwdriver or flat wrench, then unscrew the impeller. Be careful not to break the impeller (cost $15 to $55).

If your not sure which swimming pool motor you need for your pool pump call us or e-mail us. We will be glad to assist you in your selection.

All single-phase pool motors are CCW (counter clockwise) Facing the Shaft - Non-Reversible.
(Except certain Doughboy/Lomart pool pumps)

All dual voltage (115/230) electric motors are shipped from the factory wired for 230 volts.
It is your responsibility to verify the voltage connection before applying power to the motor