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AO Smith 1 hp 3450rpm 56Y Frame 115230 volts Square Flange Energy Efficient Pool Pump Replacement Motor Century (Pentair Whisperflo) Questions & Answers
Want to replace with either a two speed or variable speed motor, and suggestions?
You will need to install a special controller if you change to a 2 speed. Because there will be an additional wire (4 wires vs. 3) with a 2nd speed to operate.
If you go with a variable speed motor, then again, a special controller will be required to utilize a reo-stat type of switch with will allow a selection of slowly increasing voltage to motor which will in turn allow the motor to spin quicker.
Instead of the hassle above, just go with a "One deal package" all nicely bundled ready for installation. It has it all within it - What...? A variable speed complete pump! That will be the sweetest thing for you if you are looking to go that route!
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A.O smith pool pump tripping breaker
It you either have an impeller problem or capacitor problem on the motor. I would take the capacitor off and take it to a electronic or lexical shop to have them check it. It's only about 15 to 20 dollar pics if it's just your capacitor.
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Changing from 115 to 230
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Usually - depends on the type of wire originally installed. Almost all of it is going to be rated 300V or more and if yours is then yes, change the breaker to a 2-pole and swap out any other devices in the circuit to be rated 230 and change the voltage selector on the pump motor to 230 and you are good to go. Examine the markings on your wire insulation to find the voltage ratings.
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Wiring a 230/115 1 hp 56y pool pump motor
please verify the name plate to be 115 230 volt motor.there will be a schematic that shows you exactly how to hook up this motor depending on the voltage being supplied to it. The main thing is switching between 115 and 230 volts this is a selector switch this very easily forgotten about. Please make sure to check that and double check that to make sure its on the proper selected switch. Good luck
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Wiring a 230v ao smith
Hi, assuming you have 4-conductor wire, use the black and red wires for L1 and L2. It doesn't matter which goes to which. If you do not have a red wire, use black and white. The green or bare wire in a 3-wire cable goes to the ground. If you have 4-conductor wire, the ground wire is the one you used for the GFCI on the breaker--usually the white wire. Please let me know if you have more questions, and thanks for using FixYa.
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