Hate to be the new guy that shows up and immediately starts asking for help........but I wouldn't have found this place if I had not been having problems. Tons of info to go through and learn so that I can take care of my pool.
Right now I'm in a rush to get my motor replaced. Came home from vacation and it is whining like a jet engine. Looked around on this site as well as youtube and think I can knock this out myself. What I am struggling with is sourcing the correct seals. I read another thread where a helpful member posted some examples of higher quality seals (mainly shaft variety) sourced at cheaper rates than what you can get the lower quality ones for at Leslies (our local store). Is there a reference for these? I would like to get a new seal for every one I could replace in the motor replacement process, just so that they are on hand in case needed.
My motor:
Century B2854
Part#0-F56AA40A01-24
Frame Y56Y
1.5 HP
3450RPM
Hooked up to 220v
Motor is only ~2yrs old. It was replaced under a home warranty from when we bought the house. Here is the motor I think is a direct replacement: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007ATO17W/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=IBY0QNA685QV5&colid=1TO2PHES2RC3H
My Pump:
Pentair Whisperflo high performance pump
Can't find any other info on it. Should I measure the impeller while I have it apart to make sure the pump is sized correctly?
In the long run I would really like to go to a variable motor that I learned about on here to reduce energy costs. Right now I just want to replace it as quickly as possible before it goes completely out.
Right now I'm in a rush to get my motor replaced. Came home from vacation and it is whining like a jet engine. Looked around on this site as well as youtube and think I can knock this out myself. What I am struggling with is sourcing the correct seals. I read another thread where a helpful member posted some examples of higher quality seals (mainly shaft variety) sourced at cheaper rates than what you can get the lower quality ones for at Leslies (our local store). Is there a reference for these? I would like to get a new seal for every one I could replace in the motor replacement process, just so that they are on hand in case needed.
My motor:
Century B2854
Part#0-F56AA40A01-24
Frame Y56Y
1.5 HP
3450RPM
Hooked up to 220v
Motor is only ~2yrs old. It was replaced under a home warranty from when we bought the house. Here is the motor I think is a direct replacement: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007ATO17W/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=IBY0QNA685QV5&colid=1TO2PHES2RC3H
My Pump:
Pentair Whisperflo high performance pump
Can't find any other info on it. Should I measure the impeller while I have it apart to make sure the pump is sized correctly?
In the long run I would really like to go to a variable motor that I learned about on here to reduce energy costs. Right now I just want to replace it as quickly as possible before it goes completely out.