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So turns out A.O. Smith (Century motors) is hiding a bit of information here. Nothing in the manual (or common sense) says that when this error occurs it means a defective unit - essential DOA. I'm really disappointed that they don't mention this. Luckily, I've called Century and they're...

Good so I did everything correct for wiring BUT I'm trying to hunt down if I'm now running or attempting to run 115v to 230v motor :(

Got the new motor installed and I'm getting a fault 7 error code which it says over current fault - disconnecting power and rotate the shaft. So did I over tighten the propeller?? Not sure what to do.

I ordered the larger one since the hp number was the same and it was only a $4 difference and I also got a full tune up kit which includes the seal. This will definitely be a lot quieter!

Thanks so much for your help. The two speed 1 hp with that seal is under $400. Sounds good to me.

I saw that about the shaft seal - do o just buy a generic one? The one I currently have is a 1hp and 1.25 sf. - - - Updated - - - This seal mentions pinnacle pumps - Pentair Shaft Seal OEM 5/8 - 354545S - INYOPools.com

So something like this would be good A.O. Smith Pool Motor Square Flange 1 HP Full Rate Dual Speed w/ Digital Controller (B2982T) - INYOPools.com - - - Updated - - - Actually the smaller one is probable fine - A.O. Smith Pool Motor Square Flange 3/4 HP 230V Full Rate Dual Speed w/ Digital...

That's a great idea! Any suggestions for 2-speed motors?

My pool pump has gotten very noisy and it's time for a replacement (this one is about 10 years old from what I can tell). I have a rectangular pool 20x40 so about 33k gallons with 1.5 inch piping. The current motor is a pinnacle 1 hp single speed. The previous homeowner was running the pump...