Part # USN1302
Warranty 1 Year
Dimensions 14" L x 7" W x 7" D
Century 3.0 HP Up Rated NorthStar Replacement Motor - USN1302
Note: NOT California Title 20 Compliant.
What is Service Factor?
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Service Factor(SF) is a multiplier that when multiplied by the horsepower of the motor indicates the total permissible horsepower loading that may be carried when the motor is operating at rated voltage and frequency. The most important thing to remember when replacing a motor is that the replacement motor's horsepower times its service factor must be equal to or greater than the original motor's horsepower times its service factor. The Service Factor rating can be found on the motor label. See Step 4 of our How to Read a Pool Motor Label guide.
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Why do I need to purchase a new shaft seal?
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We strongly recommend replacing the shaft seal. The purpose of a shaft seal is to prevent water from running down the shaft of the motor and into the motor housing. Water will damage the bearings and cause the motor to fail. A new shaft seal should be installed whenever a motor is replaced. The motor manufacturer can deny the warranty if the motor fails to due to water damage from a faulty shaft seal. To find your shaft seal you will need to visit our Pool Pump Parts Page or the Spa Pump Parts Page and select your make and model.
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Why should I purchase a Tune Up Kit?
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A Tune Up Kit includes all of the essential replacement seals and gaskets for the pump. The seals and gaskets should be replaced when installing a new motor on your pump. New seals will prevent the pump from leaking water or losing the prime. A Tune Up Kit will protect your motor and ensure that the pump is working efficiently.
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I'm trying to find a replacement motor for my pool pump but my model number doesn't match what you have listed as the model number. My model number begins with a C48 and yours begins with an SP. Please help.
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What we have listed on our chart pages is the pump model number. The model number you have will just identify the motor. If you look on the plastic housing on the pump there should be a sticker which will have the pump model number. You can usually find this by the discharge port on the pump. Once you locate it you can choose the correct replacement motor. Be certain to change the shaft seal and gaskets as needed. You can use our >How to guide if you need help.
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I'm trying to replace the motor on my pool pump but all these numbers and abbreviations on the motor label are really confusing me. What do they mean?
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Replacing a pool pump motor is not as difficult as it seems. You can try looking here. If you need help figuring out what the information on your label means. If you are still having difficulty figuring it out you can call us at our toll free number or you can send us a photo of your motor label here.
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The Most Helpful Review
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(5 out of 5 stars) Excellent Pump Moter Replacement
Reviewed By: PoJo from Clarence, NY ()
Pros: Awesome fit - excellent replacement
Cons: none
Tip to get the impeller off the old pump moter: use a 7/16" open ended wrench - it slides in near the capacitor on the electrical side... rotate the impeller until the wrench slides into place at the end of the shaft and then one person holds the motor and the wrench while a 2nd person loosens the impeller off with bare hands by turning the impeller counter clock-wise.
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The Most Recent Reviews
(4 out of 5 stars) Rated more then stock HP
Reviewed By: jbates1926. from Bushkill, PA ()
Pros: Speed and Price
Cons: Needs better packaging
Shipping time was fast. The motor is a AO Smith replacement motor and actually was rated for more then the stock 3HP rating. Motor runs flawlessly but would suggest a little better packaging UPS is brutal on small items and could have damaged the shaft.
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(5 out of 5 stars)
Reviewed By: scotqb64 from Dallas, TX ()
Pros: Easy to install and very good price
Great match to original motor and easy to install.
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(5 out of 5 stars) Hayward Northstar Replacement Motor
Reviewed By: Kate ()
Pros: good
Cons: none
hopefully it will work we got it at the end of the summer and have not had a chance to use it yet!!!
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(5 out of 5 stars) Great product easy to install!
Reviewed By: Spaceytracey from Murrieta, Ca. ()
Great product and was easy to install! Shipping was fast and well packed!
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(5 out of 5 stars) Powerful Hayward Northstar Pool motor replacement
Reviewed By: 3labs from Saint Augustine FL ()
Pros: Very powerful
Cons: none
I used this motor to replace my current Hayward Northstar motor and it is extremely powerful
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