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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Does this product include a shaft seal and all the accessory parts I will need to replace my pump motor? If not, can you direct me to them?
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These do not include the seals and gaskets. You can either call and provide us with the model name or number of the front pump housing that the motor bolts to, or if that information is not legible you can always email us pictures to upload@inyopools.com so we can assist you to identify it.
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will this fit/replace a motor in a Hayward SP3015x202AZ?
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Yes, could actually use this B2977 1.5 HP Full Rate Dual Speed Motor for your Hayward SP3015x202AZ Pump as the 1.5 HP Full Rate Motor has the identical Total HP as your 2 HP Up Rate Motor. You will also need a Hayward Super II 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. Both items are in stock ready to ship!
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It says we need a toggle style switch on the rear of the motor? The current motor doesnt have this. I am not sure how it switches from low to high, its on some sort of timer.
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Hi Michael, If you currently have a timer switching the pump between high and low speeds then you could use your current timer set up and the toggle switch is not needed.
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DOSE THIS MOTOR COME IN A SQUARE FLANGE. POOL REPAIR PERSON SAYS THAT IS WHATS NEEDED.
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Hello Tommy, the correct single speed replacement motor for you will be the SQS1202R. We also recommend replacing the seals and gaskets when replacing a pool pump motor. Here is our "Finding the Tune-Up Kit for Your Pool Pump" guide that we put together that should assist you with that.
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