How To Find Your Replacement Pool Pump Motor in 90 seconds

Swimming season is in full bloom, just like the algae in your pool, but your pump motor has gone to the big Motor Shop in the sky. What do you do?

You find its replacement in 90 seconds or less, that’s what. Let’s get it!

Step 1: Take a Picture of Your Pool Pump Motor Label

Snap a clean pic of the motor’s tag. This sticker has all the info you need to find and confirm a motor match. 

Step 2: Identify Your Pool Pump Motor

Find the motor’s Part (P/N), Catalog (CAT), or Model (MOD) number on the label. These ID numbers come in a few different formats…examples of the most common letter and number combos. Examples of common motor number formats:

• UST1152
• SQ1102
• B854
• B2844
• B230SE
• C48L2P103
• K56AB47A01
• 7-193868-24
• 177215

Step 3: Find Your Pump Motor Match on INYOPools.com

Go to INYOPools.com, search your motor’s ID number, and whammo, there’s your match.

To confirm you motor, compare the listed volts(V), amps (A), horsepower (HP), and service factor (SF).

Step 4: Pass Go and Collect Your Pool Pump Motor

If you can’t find your motor using steps 2 and 3, want to confirm you picked the right motor, or you’d rather have a pro do it…. Take a picture of your Motor label, and email it to upload@inyopools.com, or submit them through the link in the video’s description

Matthew Simmons

Swimming pool expert at InyoPools and host of Poolside Chat, brings over a decade of experience in the pool industry.

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