Only on motors from the pump manufacturers, Hayward and Waterway did it also with their pumps. Pentair branded TEFC replacement motors had them. Never saw it in a boxed motor from the original motor manufacturer.
Hayward .85Hp super pump
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Just to make sure I’m understanding you correctly, are you saying that the original manufacturer, Century in our case, did not put the test leads on but Hayward did?
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I also disagree! My new unit also had these wire. Difference, the instructions said to remove and discard!
Having been in the QC of a company, where I see this be used is in the final, out the door test. All visuals done and one last continuity test with all covers in place. You then just clip the test leads.
Jacuzzi VSP = Hayward VSP. Hayward uses these wires.
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It took awhile, but I did get this response from Hayward.
“These are test leads that are used at the factory to test and power each pump before they are shipped. You need to remove these wires and connect your wires directly to the pump motor.”
It still seems stupid to me.
First of all, all you need is an alligator type clip and not female spade connectors.
It seems awkward and wasteful.
I don't get how these wires connect to the power and how they keep using new clips or why they don't just pull off the clips once they are done.
I'm going to go by the factory today and see what they are doing.
First of all, all you need is an alligator type clip and not female spade connectors.
It seems awkward and wasteful.
I don't get how these wires connect to the power and how they keep using new clips or why they don't just pull off the clips once they are done.
I'm going to go by the factory today and see what they are doing.
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As said, last step before shipping. To use anything else would require having the cover off, thus an extra step! And a potential quality control failure.