We had 2 big dust storms this week, so I figured that I better brush the 1" of dirt that sits at the bottom and run the pump for a couple of days. We had the pump motor running on filter for 3 or 4 days. Turned it off to change to backwash and then restart the motor. The motor did not start turning but rather it made a load humming noise. I thought something was in the pump section so I removed the motor. The pump was not full of garbage and I can easily turn the shaft of the motor. The motor makes the same sound when I run it with it removed from the pump. So, I am guessing the motor has partially failed.
My motor is a Century Centerion by A. O. Smith. It is about 7 years old.
The motor catalog number: B853
Type: CX Frame: P56Y
HP: 1.0 SF: 1.24 Phase: 1
60 Hz, 3450 RPM
Volts: 230/115
Amps : sp 7.1 / 14.2
Time: Continous Encl: DP Frame KJM
Code: J insul class: B Ambient: 50 deg C
Where can I get a new motor without paying the large mark up from the typical pool warehouses?
Thanks,
Paul
My motor is a Century Centerion by A. O. Smith. It is about 7 years old.
The motor catalog number: B853
Type: CX Frame: P56Y
HP: 1.0 SF: 1.24 Phase: 1
60 Hz, 3450 RPM
Volts: 230/115
Amps : sp 7.1 / 14.2
Time: Continous Encl: DP Frame KJM
Code: J insul class: B Ambient: 50 deg C
Where can I get a new motor without paying the large mark up from the typical pool warehouses?
Thanks,
Paul