?     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 1/12/2012by Guest

Why do I need to purchase a new shaft seal?
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A  Answered on 1/12/2012 by InyoPools Product Specialist Patrick P.

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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?     Asked on 1/12/2012by Guest

Why should I purchase a Tune Up Kit?
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A  Answered on 1/12/2012 by InyoPools Product Specialist Patrick P.

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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?     Asked on 1/19/2012by Guest

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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A  Answered on 1/19/2012 by InyoPools Product Specialist Patrick P.

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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?     Asked on 6/8/2015by JIm

In your Alternate Parts you list a 7-164299-23 and a 8-164299-20 I have a 8-164299-23 is this OK?
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A  Answered on 6/8/2015 by InyoPools Product Specialist Lennox H.

Jim, The 1 Hp Full Rated Keyed 56C Motor will be the correct replacement for p/n 8-164299-23.
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?     Asked on 11/27/2018by May

I use 1104365401 1081poolmoter .is it possible to replace into your motor?

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A  Answered on 11/27/2018 by InyoPools Product Specialist Patrick P.

Hi May, since your Total HP (THP) is 1.5 (1.5 HP x 1.0 SF = 1.5 THP) and the B122 has a THP of 1.4, we would suggest the SK1102 Replacement Motor which has a THP of 1.5 which is equivalent to your motor.
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?     Asked on 11/27/2018by May

My motor is 1104365401.franklin 1081.hp 1 1/2 Prm3450. Amps 16.2/8.1 Finding the right motor to replace ~please tell me

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A  Answered on 11/28/2018 by InyoPools Product Specialist Lennox H.

Hi, May. This Century B122 - 1 HP Full Rate 56C Motor is the correct replacement for your existing pump motor. 
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?     Asked on 1/7/2019by Tom Burnside

Looking for a replacement motor for a Franklin Model 110365402, which is a 1 HP Single Phase 115/230 Volt 3450 RPM 56C Frame 1081 standard pool pump mount. Is the Century B122 the right choice? Are there any other choices? Thanks

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A  Answered on 1/7/2019 by InyoPools Product Specialist Hector F.

Actually, the correct motor replacement is the model SK1102
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?     Asked on 2/10/2019by Hongjun

Would you please check if the dead pump (attached photo) could be easily replaced by this pump? Thanks!

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A  Answered on 2/11/2019 by InyoPools Product Specialist Hector F.

Yes, this would be the correct replacement single speed motor for your model. 
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?     Asked on 4/18/2019by Val Schultze

my current motor is a b654, is this an acceptable replacement
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A  Answered on 4/18/2019 by InyoPools Product Specialist Lennox H.

Hi, Val. It is not because of the shaft style. The B654 is the direct replacement. 
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?     Asked on 5/9/2019by SAM

Can this pump be shipped to California?
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A  Answered on 5/9/2019 by InyoPools Product Specialist Hector F.

Unfortunately, this motor cannot be shipped to California. I would consider either model PL2605 or PL1615
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?     Asked on 11/15/2019by Rolf BRITSCH

where is the start Capacitor on Motor B 122
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A  Answered on 11/19/2019 by InyoPools Product Specialist Lennox H.

Hi, Rolf. This B122 motor does not have a start capacitor, it only has a run capacitor.
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?     Asked on 7/23/2021by Bill

why is the Century b122 motor not salable in California
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A  Answered on 7/23/2021 by InyoPools Product Specialist Craig C.

Hello.  The Century Motors 1 HP motor model B122 does not conform to California's Title 20 Regulation.  Attached please find a brief article that will provide a deeper look into California's Title 20 regulation.   California’s New Variable Speed Pool Pump Law  As an FYI, effective 7/19/21 a Federal Law went into effect similar to California's Title 20 Regulation.
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