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 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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I have a sta-rite system 3 ation filter. I need a new motor for it. I would imagine it would have to be a 1 1/2 hrsp. motor. I need the motor only. What would you refer?
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What is your pump model and distance from your pump and skimmers to calculate the flow rate. Also, need to know the size of your system 3 to know what the flow rating on that filter is.
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What shaft seal kit do I need for Submit a Question for 1.5 HP Pool Motor Square Flange 48Y? Thanks.
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Hello,What would be the model number of your pump? If you are unsure, can you please send a picture of the entire pump?
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I am ready to order this pool motor, could you tell me which seal kit to order for it ?
How long for delivery to zip 49057 ?
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Motor orders are guaranteed by the third business day and in order to cross reference the seal kit we would need to know the model name or number of the front pump housing that the motor attaches to. If you do not know that information you can always send us a picture of that to upload@inyopools.com so we can identify that for you.
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