Part # B842
Warranty 1 Year
Manufacturer Code B2842
Dimensions 14" L x 8.5" W x 6.5" D
Century Centurion replacement motors for Pentair WhisperFlo, energy efficient, full rated pumps. Specifications: HP = 1.5, RPM = 3450, Voltage = 208-230, Amps = 9.6-8.8, Service Factor = 1.47, Frame = 56Y, Shaft = Threaded.
California and New York Title 20 Compliant Option:
Dual Speed Option: (Not Compliant)
Note: NOT California or New York Title 20 Compliant.
California and New York Title 20 Compliant Option:
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 just finished replacing the shaft seal on my booster pump. As soon as I turned the pump on water was leaking from the shaft seal. Is it defective or am I doing something wrong?
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Depending on the model, the installation of a booster pump shaft seal can be slightly different than a pool pump shaft seal. Some booster pump and pool pump shaft seals require that a silicone sealant be used on the outer areas of the metal seat of the shaft seal. The seal will need to be lightly hammered into the body of the pump. You can use a 1 inch PVC coupling or a piece of 1 1/4 inch PVC pipe and a rubber mallet. This procedure will apply to any pool pump or booster pump using a >PS-1000 style shaft seal.
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Less than 1 hr
Screwdriver, Nut Drivers, Pliers, Socket Set
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Disconnect power/ground/removed 8 bolts that hold flange to pump/took picts of wiring/removed wires/removed motor from flange/removed impeller/replaced seal-gasket/rewired new motor to harness/silicone on flange gasket/replaced bolts/power/done
1 to 2 hrs
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket Set, Wrench Set
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A couple of weeks ago the motor on our Whisperflo (model WFE-6 ) began squeeling loudly. I've heard the sound before on other motors and I knew that this one was done for. After a web search for the exact motor (AO Smith B2842) as shown on the motor info label I purchased one from INYOPools.com. I also bought the "Saltwater Tune Up Kit Pentair/Purex Whisperflo" which includes gaskets and lubricant for my model.
Steps for replacement
1. Ensure the breaker that powers the old motor has been turned off.
2. Close valves to stop incoming pool water from entering the pump.
3. Set the filter valve to the backwash or rinse setting.
4. Remove 6 bolts and 2 nuts (9/16" socket & Wrench) from the pump assembly and gently rock the motor to disconnect it and the collar from the pump assembly.
5. Use a hex wrench to remove the two small bolts from the impeller cover. The cover should come off easily.
6. Use a phillips head screwdriver to remove the "REVERSE THREADED" screw in the center of the impeller. It's REVERSE THREADED so a clockwise direction is used to take it out.
7. Use a flat head screwdriver to remove to screw on the cover that protects the back of the motor. Remove the cover.
8. Unscrew the impeller (normal thread so counter-clockwise) from the shaft of the motor. You can use the 9/16" open ended wrench to stabilize the motor shaft on the rear so that doesn't turn while removing the impeller.
9. Use 9/16" socket to remove the 4 bolts holding the motor housing to the pump collar remove the collar from the motor.
10. Take a picture of the wiring on the back of the motor to assist when putting it all back together.
11. Use a screwdriver to loosen the retaining screws and disconnect the wires and ground from the back of the motor.
12. Remove wires and protective conduit from the old motor.
13. Move conduit to the new motor, run wires through the conduit, and connect wiring as shown in picture from step 10 above. (Don't forget the grounding wire that should go directly to the ground near the pump.
14. Remove and replace metal backed seal (included in gasket kit) from the pump collar.
15. Remove and replace ceramic/rubber seal (included in gasket kit) from the impeller.
16. Lubricate and replace round and collar shaped gaskets on the collar and impeller cover.
17. Reverse steps to reinstall the collar, impeller, cover, etc. Tighten all.
18. Power on.
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(5 out of 5 stars) great deal
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whisper quiet and great price.
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4-years after purchase and this guy is still running whisper smooth.
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(5 out of 5 stars) Easy to wire and works very well
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Easy to wire and work very well
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(5 out of 5 stars) Excellent product
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Pros: Cost, shipping, performance
Cons: none
Fast shipping. Well packaged. Item works fine and is whisper quiet
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(5 out of 5 stars) A O Smith 1.5 HP Motor
Reviewed By: Harjinder D. from Tracy, CA ()
Pros: Very Quite and runs Cool
Cons: none
The 1st motor didn't worked due to motor was locking the impeller. Called customer service they asked few question and decided to ship another motor 2nd motor arrived in 3 days, installed it and been running for 3 days without any hick up. I am impressed with customer service support. Inyopool is the place for my future pool needs.
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(5 out of 5 stars) Great Motor
Reviewed By: Joseph R N. ()
This motor works great! It has a strong suction and works all the pool parts well.
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(5 out of 5 stars) great motor
Reviewed By: Damrong P. ()
Pros: good running motor
Cons: not found
got a great motor. fast delivery and in good shape.
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(5 out of 5 stars) Pool Pump
Reviewed By: Patrick from California, CA ()
Pros: Great support
Cons: nothing
I had a pump that ran for 7 years or so, and it finally died on me. I searched online and found this site. They are selling direct replacement for pump motor. Ordering was simple and shipping was fast. Installation was straight forward since it's a direct replacement. I am glad I ordered from INYOPOOLS.
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(5 out of 5 stars) Quite Pump, Easy to install
Reviewed By: Paul V. from Carmel, NY ()
I purchased the whisperfloo 1.5 h.p. pool pump motor to replace a 12 year old century motor. The new motor was simple to install, matched up exactly to my pump housing runs cool and very quite. My old motor was rated at 2 h.p. but the new Whisperflo 1.5 h.p. replacement (by A.O. Smith) pumps just as strong.
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(5 out of 5 stars) pool motor replacement
Reviewed By: Joseph H. ()
Excellent service and product
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(4 out of 5 stars) Excellent Replacement Motor
Reviewed By: Bill from Marietta, GA ()
Pros: Very easy to install.
Cons: None that I know of.
Excellent replacement motor. I ordered the motor and received it five days later. I followed the enclosed directions and the new motor was operating within an hour.
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(5 out of 5 stars)
Reviewed By: GREENHORNET from Arcadia, Fl. ()
Pros: quick ship, installed same day, runs great, no surprises
Cons: none
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(5 out of 5 stars) The replacement motor you want
Reviewed By: Jimbob from Raleigh, NC ()
Pros: Easy to install
Cons: none
I installed this motor on a five year old Pentair pump with failing bearings. It took me under an hour and I had never done it before. It's working great and is quieter than the pump was when it was new. You should replace the seal and use the kit they sell at INYO and you can replace some gaskets at the same time.
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(5 out of 5 stars) great pump motor
Reviewed By: smithrr from austin tx ()
Pros: easy install
Cons: none
High efficiency lets you use 1/2 hp less and get the same result
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Pros: Customer service, shipping time, price and product
Cons: None that I can think of
Best of all is the wonderful customer service help provided by Inyopools. The product was here in the time specified and the price was considerably less than the 5 other companies I checked with first. The product was as specified and ordered and hasn't given me any problems to date. It was installed about a month ago.
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