?     Asked on 1/11/2012by Guest

What is Service Factor?
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A  Answered on 1/11/2012 by InyoPools Product Specialist Patrick P.

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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?     Asked on 8/2/2016by Shah

What kind of capicetor can i use fr b855 2hp pool motor
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A  Answered on 8/4/2016 by InyoPools Product Specialist Lennox H.

Hi Shah, The B855 Motor uses the 30 MFD 370 V Run Capacitor.
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?     Asked on 8/5/2016by tony

what is the detentions of this capacitor
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A  Answered on 8/5/2016 by InyoPools Product Specialist Alan M.

The information on the capacitor is as follows: 25MFD, 370V, +/-6%.
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?     Asked on 9/11/2016by ken

What capacitor do I use for a WhisperFlo Model WF-24? 1 HP, serial number BW10-24 (1-26-K01)
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A  Answered on 9/12/2016 by InyoPools Product Specialist Scott W.

I will be able to help you with this if you can provide the motor part number.
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?     Asked on 10/9/2016by Inyo Visitor

What are the dimensions
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A  Answered on 10/10/2016 by InyoPools Product Specialist Lennox H.

Hi. The dimensions of this capacitor are Diameter: 1-3/4"  x Height: 2-7/8".
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?     Asked on 10/19/2016by 10-12-1948

is there any way to test a capacitor as good or bad
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A  Answered on 10/19/2016 by InyoPools Product Specialist Stacey M.

Hello, To test the capacitor with a multimeter, set the meter to read in the high ohms range, somewhere above 10k and 1m ohms. Touch the meter leads to the corresponding leads on the capacitor, red to positive and black to negative. The meter should start at zero and then moving slowly toward infinity. There is also a testing video.
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?     Asked on 12/18/2016by clyde sisson

what capacitor do i use for a ao smith pool pump model c48l2a37 1 hp sears 390 262801
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A  Answered on 12/19/2016 by InyoPools Product Specialist Adam Y.

Good morning Clyde, On the capacitor there will be a number with uf or mfd at the end. I would need that number. You can give me a call if you would like ext.711. Happy Holidays!
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?     Asked on 4/17/2017by Jim

I have a AO Smith motor K48M2PA105 in my Sta_Rite pump P6E6F-207L. It's a 1.5 horsepower motor. I cannot read the starting capacitor label. Can you tell me which capacitor do I need? Thanks.
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A  Answered on 4/18/2017 by InyoPools Product Specialist Scott W.

The run capacitor for that motor is part number 5270-07 and the start capacitor is 5270-09.
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?     Asked on 4/26/2017by Harrison

I am looking for a replacement capacitor but I cannot read label, so not sure which to order. I have A.O. Smith pump, Serial number 310063M, part #: 7 - 177215-04 type: CW, FR: P56Y, HP: 1.0, SF 1.25, PH 1 Hz 60, RPM: 3450 Volts: 230/115 Amps: SF 7.1/14.2
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A  Answered on 4/27/2017 by InyoPools Product Specialist Scott W.

The replacement capacitor is part number 5270-06.
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?     Asked on 5/20/2017by Tim

I am looking for a replacement capacitor but I cannot read label, so not sure which to order. I have A.O. Smith pump, Serial number ca02-17 1hp part-187629-02
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A  Answered on 5/21/2017 by InyoPools Product Specialist Lennox H.

Hi, Tim. The 35 MFD 370 VAC Run Capacitor - RD-35-370 is the correct one for the Century 187629-02 motor.
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?     Asked on 6/12/2017by John

I have a Century Centurion pump motor (part 164304-24). Is this the capacitor for the motor? Thank you!
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A  Answered on 6/17/2017 by InyoPools Product Specialist Lennox H.

Hi, John. This 25MFD 370V Run Capacitor is the correct replacement.
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?     Asked on 6/23/2017by Steve Gaylord

I may need a capacitor for an A.O. Smith Century Centurion 1 HP Pool pump motor, SF 1.65, RPM 3450. Which capacitor would I need?
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A  Answered on 6/24/2017 by InyoPools Product Specialist Lennox H.

Hi, Steve. I will need the motor PART, CAT or MOD # or the capacitor spec or number in order to locate correct capacitor. The information provided is not sufficient.
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?     Asked on 7/18/2017by Gene

Have a 1 HP Century Centurion pool motor,SN 29414CH, PN: 0-F56AA37A01-04 with a bad genteq 30mfd capacitor. It measures 2&7/8 inches by 2&3/4 inches. Which replacement capacitor do I order?
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A  Answered on 7/18/2017 by InyoPools Product Specialist Lennox H.

Hi, Gene. The 30MFD 370VAC Run Capacitor is the correct replacement capacitor for the 0-F56AA37A01-04 motor.
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?     Asked on 10/22/2017by Randy

What capacitor would I use for this motor. Mod k48m2n111a2. Hope you can help me thank you
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A  Answered on 10/23/2017 by InyoPools Product Specialist Lennox H.

Hi, Randy. The K48M2N111A2 motor has a Start Capacitor - 610807-001 and a Run Capacitor - 628318-307
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?     Asked on 12/22/2017by michael angelle

what capacitor for motor mod K48M2A4
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A  Answered on 12/22/2017 by InyoPools Product Specialist Megan C.

Unfortunately, we do not have the listing for the capacitor that belongs to this motor. You may contact Regal Beloit, the manufacturer of both Century and A.O. Smith motors, with the serial number, so they may cross-reference the capacitor part number needed. Their phone number is 1.800.537.4856. You may also find the links provided below, helpful in attempting to identify the capacitor based on the information on the capacitor label. http://www.inyopools.com/pump_motor_parts.aspx?Keywords=CAPACITORS , How To Select the Right Capacitor For Your Pool Pump Motor , How To Replace a Pool Pump Capacitor
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?     Asked on 5/24/2018by David

Capacitors for K48m2n110C1?
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A  Answered on 5/24/2018 by InyoPools Product Specialist Lennox H.

Hi, David. The K48M2N110C1 motor used the 610807-001 - Start Capacitor and the 628318-307 - Run Capacitor. 
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?     Asked on 5/24/2018by Wrenn

What is the difference between this - 25MFD 370V and the other one 30MFD 370 V (Besides the Number)
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A  Answered on 5/24/2018 by InyoPools Product Specialist Lennox H.

Hi, Wrenn. The 30 MFD holds a higher charge than the 25 MFD. 
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?     Asked on 6/1/2018by Michele Proctor

I need a start capacitor for a Century B128 1hp pump
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A  Answered on 6/1/2018 by InyoPools Product Specialist Lennox H.

Hi. Michele. This Run Capacitor - 628318-307 is the correct one for the Century B128 Motor. 
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?     Asked on 6/2/2018by Christina Streit

I have the Century Centurion switchless pump, model 177215. Can you tell me the correct capacitor?
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A  Answered on 6/2/2018 by InyoPools Product Specialist Lennox H.

Hi, Christina. The Century Motor with Part # 177215 can use either this 25 MFD 370 VAC Run Capacitor - 628318-307 or the 30 MFD 370 VAC - 628318-308
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?     Asked on 6/26/2018by Chrystal

This is the capacitor recommended on this site for my A.O. Smith B228SE pump motor. The capacitor I took out of it was 50 microfarad 370 VAC. Will the 25 microfarad still work after using a 50 microfarad last season?
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A  Answered on 6/26/2018 by InyoPools Product Specialist Hector F.

Yes, this is the current replacement capacitor listed for the motor model B228SE. 
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?     Asked on 9/14/2018by David Bergquist

Wife purchased capacitor from you. Two terminals. have both wires live when disconnected. Is this normal? Does one wire go to each terminal? Someone (pool company) had both wires to one terminal. doesn't seem right to me. Don't want to screw up your new capacitor. Thanks, Dave
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A  Answered on 9/15/2018 by InyoPools Product Specialist Lennox H.

Hi, David. Usually, each terminal will have a wire. However, to confirm the wiring, I will need to know the motor model, part or cat number. 
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?     Asked on 5/10/2019by Chris

I have a AOSmith Centurion switchless 1.5hp motor in need of a capacitor. Can you tell me the part # I will need. There is only 1 capacitor in the top cover.
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A  Answered on 5/11/2019 by InyoPools Product Specialist Lennox H.

Hi, Chris. In order to locate the correct capacitor, please provide the motor's or capacitor's Part # or specifications. 
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?     Asked on 5/28/2019by Jim Bugden

I have a AOSmith Centurion switchless 1.5hp motor in need of a capacitor 27L1358 50/60HZ 370vac 628318-308
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A  Answered on 5/29/2019 by InyoPools Product Specialist Patrick P.

Hi Jim, Here is a link to the proper capacitor you will require - 628318-308 RUN CAPACITOR, 30 MFD (5VR0303)
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?     Asked on 6/1/2019by MJC

Hi, I have the following motor: https://imgur.com/KPs3Ux3 Can you confirm this is the correct capacitor for it? the model # matches, but the capacitor in the photo appears shorter than the one in my motor. Also, the pump runs fine at high speed, but hums and doesn't run at low speed, could that be the other capacitor? or this one?
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A  Answered on 10/10/2019 by Industry Professional

If you have another capacitor it is the start capacitor & probably will be the one that is faulty. It does sound like the issue. We are not able to determine the correct one based on model info as the mfg will use different ones on the same model. We I.D. them based on the MFD or UF rating on the capacitor.
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?     Asked on 6/3/2019by Doug

Thank you for all the great advice! A pool company wants to charge me for a new motor, but it sounds like it's just the capacitor. What is the correct capacitor for an AO Smith SQ1072 Motor Model #C48K2PA105C4? Thank you.
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A  Answered on 6/3/2019 by InyoPools Product Specialist Lennox H.

Hi, Doug. The SQ1072 motor uses the BC161 - Start Capacitor. 
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?     Asked on 7/4/2019by Alan T Vose

Will this part # 628318-307, fit my motor, #628318-308, and is there any difference between a run capacitor and a start capacitor?
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A  Answered on 7/11/2019 by InyoPools Product Specialist Matt S.

The capacitor you need is that 628318-308 number you provided, and it is the 30 MFD (5VR0303). Yes there is the difference between the two capacitors, hence the different ratings and names.
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?     Asked on 7/14/2019by Janette

What kind of capacitor do I need for an AO Smith USN-1252 motor (part # 7-193689-03)>
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A  Answered on 7/14/2019 by InyoPools Product Specialist Lennox H.

Hi, Janette. Based on the current info we have, the AO Smith USN1252 motor (part # 7-193689-03) motor, uses the Rune Capacitor 35 MFD, 370 VAC - 628318-309
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?     Asked on 11/23/2019by Deanna Janine Foley

Hi My Capacitor is bad 325P256H37M30N4X for a Jandy JHP2.0 pump What would the replacement number be. I will need two.

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A  Answered on 11/25/2019 by InyoPools Product Specialist Lennox H.

Hi, Deanna. This Run Capacitor, 25MFD 370V - 628318-307 is the correct replacement. 
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?     Asked on 3/22/2020by Inyo Visitor

I have an century motor 7-181458-02 needs an start cap there p/n is 2503 what size is this cap
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A  Answered on 3/23/2020 by InyoPools Product Specialist Lennox H.

Hi. The replacement start capacitor is P/N BC-108.
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?     Asked on 4/24/2020by Jeffrey Nelson

I have a centurion 7-164304-24. It's making noise (loud hum) and the motor case is hot to the touch. I dont think its cavitataing, but it had been sucking air for a few days. Any ideas?

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A  Answered on 4/24/2020 by InyoPools Product Specialist Patrick P.

Hi Jeffrey, These are all classic signs that your motor needs to be replaced. The correct replacement motor the motor included in your photo is this B129 1.5 HP Motor. You will also need a Hayward Super Pump Seal Kit when you replace your motor. We put together this Video on How to Replace a Pool Pump Motor which you may find helpful when you tackle this project.
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?     Asked on 6/30/2020by andre

ao smith motor k48L2pa 101a1 START AND RUN CAPACITOR PLEASE
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A  Answered on 10/22/2020 by InyoPools Product Specialist Hector F.

Hi Andre, for your motor model  k48L2pa101a1 the start capacitor part number 5270-11 and the run capacitor part number is 5270-07
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?     Asked on 10/10/2021by Tim

I have a A O Smith 1 1/2 HP pump that hums when the pump is turned on> I think it's the capacitor. How do I find out if it's bad and what is the correct capacitor for a ST1152 model?
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A  Answered on 10/11/2021 by InyoPools Product Specialist Rich N.

Hi Tim, as you know, a failed capacitor will prevent the motor from turning over. Another cause of humming could be a seized motor shaft. If you can spin the motor shaft manually, the capacitor is likely the cause of the humming. If the shaft does not spin manually, the bearings or complete motor should be replaced.  Your motor has this start capacitor, 124-149 MFD as well as this run capacitor, 25MFD 370V.  This video on What’s the Difference Between a Start and Run Capacitor? helps explain it a bit and this article on How to Test a Pool Pump Capacitor will help you test them, but I would bet your start capacitor is the culprit. 
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?     Asked on 11/17/2021by Luke

Hi there, I have AO Smith Motor 7-187694 -01, it is a 2.5HP water pump. Speed one does not engage and it hums, however, speed 2 engages every time with no issues. I can get speed 1 to work if the shaft is already turning. What capacitor would I need in this case? I only see one on the motor which is 628318-307. Please advise!
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A  Answered on 11/18/2021 by InyoPools Product Specialist Joe S.

Hello Luke, that is a sign of a bad start capacitor that needs to be replaced. You will need to order START CAPACITOR, 189-227 MFD (PTMJ189).
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?     Asked on 4/20/2022by John

I have a Waterway Campion 56 Frame pump with a Century Centurion part # 7-177216-24 1.5 HP motor that has the humming then click off actions. Which capacitor does this pump take?
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A  Answered on 4/20/2022 by InyoPools Product Specialist Rich N.

Hi John, your motor takes this RUN CAPACITOR, 30 MFD (5VR0303) (2444).  View our guide on How To Replace a Pool Pump Capacitor for tips on how to safely replace it.  
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?     Asked on 8/25/2022by James Kidwell

Have a Century Centurion B128, s/n 04717CH, 1 HP, Part 1-164303-23 Pool Motor for Hayward Pump. It just hums when I turn it on. Think I need a run capacitor but not sure what part and what cost.
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A  Answered on 11/26/2022 by InyoPools Product Specialist Hector F.

Hello James, the correct run capacitor for the motor model B128 also known as part number 164303 is this part number 628318-307. Before replacing the capacitor, you can test it using our How to Test a Pool Pump Capacitor
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