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How to Read an AO Smith Pool Motor Label

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When the time comes to replace your pool pump motor the jumble of numbers and ratings on a motor can be overwhelming. This "How to" will guide you through which information is useful in your replacement pump motor search. We also provide tips on essential parts that should be replaced when installing a new pump motor.

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Step 1

Tools you may need: 1. A cloth and cleaning solution, this is needed to remove any dirt or grime causing your pump motor label to be unreadable 2. A Shaft Seal or GOKIT when replacing your motor. Working seals and gaskets are vital to the health of your pool pump. A malfunctioning shaft seal will cause water from the pump to leak into your electrical motor causing it to fail prematurely. A GOKIT includes the complete set of your pumps gasket's and O-rings, including the shaft seal.

Step 2

In general there are two main labels on a pool pump; the pump label and pump motor label. Both can be used to determine the correct motor replacement but first we will focus on the motor label as it is the quickest and easiest to search. If your motor label is unreadable, later in the guide we will show you how to backtrack information off your pump to find the correct replacement. Quick Tip: The manufacturer of the pump motor and the pump itself are different companies even if the pump is brand new from the factory. For example, you have purchased a Hayward Super Pump, the wet end of pump where the water is housed is made by Hayward. The motor attached to that pump wet end was likely made by A.O. Smith, Century or Marathon.

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Step 3

An A.O. Smith pump motor label has a lot of different numbers and ratings that can have an appearance of alphabet soup at first glance. Let's narrow down the scope to just the information we will need to search for a new pool pump motor replacement. The list is as follows: Motor Model Number, Horsepower (HP), Service Factor (SF) and Frame (FR)

Step 4

When reading an A.O. Smith pump motor label the most pertinent information to aid you in finding a replacement is the "Motor Model Number." With this information alone you could find the exact match. As shown in the picture, an A.O. Smith motor may have two model number formats listed, either one can be used in INYO's pool pump motor search engine.

Step 5

The first format is one that follows the line of "UST1102", "ST1102" or "SN1102". The set of letters in the beginning denote the service factor rating of the pump. The "UST-" stands for an uprated motor and "ST-" means it is a full rated. The last four digits show its HP: "-1102" = 1 HP, "-1152" = 1.5 HP, "-1202" = 2 HP and so on. Type complete number (ex. UST1102) into INYO's product search at the upper right-hand portion of our site to find pool pump motor match

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Step 6

The second format of pump model numbers contains a prefix that is most commonly "C48", "C56", "K48" or "K56". This prefix is followed by four to nine letters and numbers which identify the specific motor. Type this entire number into INYO's product search to find the correct pump motor match. An example of this pump model number format: C48L2N134C1

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Step 7

If the Motor's model number is unavailable then we will have to use a combination of the pump label information and other available info on the motor label. The information needed off the motor label is the Horsepower (HP), Service Factor (SF) and Frame (FR).

Step 8

In most cases the Pump's manufacture label is located near the outlet port, location may vary depending upon the maker.

Step 9

On the pool pump label there should be two numbers listed, the serial and model. The pump model number can be entered into our product search engine; the result should provide the make, model and horsepower. Copy down this information and enter our pump motors section by selecting it in our “Shop by Category” sidebar.

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Step 10

In the Pump Motors section you will be asked for the manufacturer then the model. Your specific model may have two categories that list by your pump motor's service factor (SF). The motor's SF is listed on the label, this number will be in the range of 1.00 - 1.95. A SF of 1.00 to 1.27 is listed as an Up rated, anything over is Full rated. Please be sure you match the Service Factor of your pump as failure to do so will cause incompatibility between your current pump and new replacement motor.

Step 11

After checking all the previous information and have found a possible correct replacement, your last piece of info to check will be the Frame (FR). Most motors have a frame of "48Y", "56Y", "48J" or "56J". If your prospective replacement matches HP, SF, and FR then you have successfully found your motor replacement.

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InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 5/7/2015

pump replacement - For your above ground pool we would recommend replacing your Astral Sena 1800 1.5HP 115V 2 speed pump with a Hayward Power-Flo LX 1 1/2 HP, 115V, 1 Spd. Pump.
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Anonymous Posted: 5/6/2015

would like to replace this SEN1815D with a hayward dont have to be a 2 speed what is suggestion
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InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 8/12/2014

steve - Some motors show the age of the motor in the serial number on the motor label. The first digit is the plant, the second the month and the next two the year. For example, if your motor's serial # starts with 8A02. it was made in plant 8 in January of 2002. If you don't see similar information in your motor's label, call the manufacturer of the pump and give him the motor or pump serial number.
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steve Posted: 8/12/2014

Is there anyway to tell how old a pump is I ,m thinking of buying a previously owned 1 1/2 H.P. super pump.?
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InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 4/25/2014

ac - Motor are designated as round frames or square frames. It relates to the style of mounting plate on the pump housing to which the motor is mounted. See our guide on "How To Replace the Motor on Your Pool Pump" for an example.
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ac Posted: 4/23/2014

What does frame mean/indicate???does it signify the face to which pump or device will attach??
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InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 3/9/2014

Hi Shirl - you would require the B2982 motor located here http://www.inyopools.com/Products/00200017047678.htm
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shirl Posted: 3/8/2014

my label says Century two speed A.O. Smith Cat--- Serial CA07-25
Part 7-193508-01
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InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 11/9/2013

Donald - You may have an older label or occasionally we will see an off standard label. However, if you type the part number, 7-177803-02, into our general search field, our site will bring up you pump description as a BN50 1 1/2 HP 2 Speed 115V Thru Bolt Motor.
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Donald Posted: 11/8/2013

unfortunately my motor label doesn't conform to your description. There's no "model number" listed, hp simply says ---, same for SF ---. It's an A.O. Smith label: there's a reference to a 1081/1563 pump duty, a Cat BN50 and a part number: 7-177803-02. Says HP 1. There's RMP, etc. but none of the label conforms to your description
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InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 10/30/2013

Mike - Here's the link for A.O.Smith motor switches. Try A.O.Smith direct for applicable wiring diagrams.
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Mike Posted: 10/29/2013

I need a new switch assembly for ao smith bn82 motor and wiring diagram. Any resources?
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InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 8/20/2013

Age of motor - Give A.O.Smith a call at (937)667-2431. They should have the records to tell you how old your motor is.
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Anonymous Posted: 8/20/2013

with model # C48L2PA105C4 serial # 17908FM how do I determine how old it is?
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InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 6/14/2013

MichaelPA - Almost all single speed pool motors run at the same RPM - 3450.
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MichaelPA Posted: 6/14/2013

I have the same RPM's on my 1.5 HP Hayward Pump # SP1515-Z-ES
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InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 3/18/2013

captain scott - Occasionally the manufacturer will designate the motor HP as "SPL". There is no direct correlation between SPL and HP. Sometimes a replacement motor is determined by matching amps or windings but not always. In these cases it's best to call us and we will contact the manufacturer for a match.
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captain scott Posted: 3/14/2013

I have an a o smith motor. It's a 3450 rpm, in the hp it has spl. Can anybody tell me the hp?
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