{"title":"Pentair WhisperFlo Pump Parts","description":"\u003cp\u003eReplacement parts for Pentair WhisperFlo Pump, genuine OEM and compatible aftermarket.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"volute-replacement-kit","title":"Pentair WhisperFlo and IntelliFlo Volute Housing Replacement Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003ePentair 357149 replaces the entire housing side of a WhisperFlo or IntelliFlo pump in one order. It covers the WhisperFlo and WFE pump and pot, and the IntelliFlo VS, VF, VS-SVRS and i1 pumps, which all share this wet end.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is in the kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePump housing 350015, seal plate kit 350201 with the mechanical shaft seal, lid 357151, the clamp, cam and ramp lock ring 357199, basket 070387, drain plug 071131, two drain plug gaskets 092115 and two lid o-rings 350013. Everything that seals is new, which is what makes a housing rebuild hold pressure the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to use it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReach for the full kit when the volute is cracked, when the drain plug threads have given up, or when the seal plate, lid and lock ring are all showing their age at once. The impeller and motor are not part of the kit; they bolt back on to the new seal plate. If a single component has failed, the part numbers above can be ordered individually instead.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pentair","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48624833265876,"sku":"PAC-101-1465","price":296.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/default_2a1e5940-26c9-4c4d-8736-8dbdc6a4c1f7.png?v=1788643300"},{"product_id":"1-5hp-sqfl-motor-208v-230v-115v","title":"Pentair 1.5 HP Square Flange Motor, 208V\/230V","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Pentair 071315S is the genuine square flange replacement motor for 1.5 HP WhisperFlo pumps. It is an energy efficient design wired for 208V or 230V, finished in almond to match the pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe motor bolts to the WhisperFlo seal plate on the square flange pattern, so the wet end and plumbing stay put. Plan on a new shaft seal while the pump is apart; a WhisperFlo seal kit is sold separately and is cheap insurance against a leak behind the new motor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalifornia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis motor is not California Title 20 compliant and cannot ship to California. Pool owners there should look at the Century VGreen Evo variable speed square flange motors, EVQ130, EVQ165 and EVQ225, which meet the California Energy Commission rules and fit the same pumps.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pentair","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48624917971156,"sku":"PUR-10-444","price":425.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/default_f4d1576a-0b48-494f-9aec-c542d091b05d.jpg?v=1788653293"},{"product_id":"whisperflo-intelliflo-chem-salt-o3-resist-seal-set","title":"Pentair Genuine OEM Seal Kit for WhisperFlo and IntelliFlo Pool Pumps","description":"\u003cp\u003ePentair 356198 is the factory seal set for WhisperFlo and IntelliFlo pumps, in the chemical, salt and ozone resistant grade. It bundles every seal a wet end rebuild touches: the shaft seal, the seal plate gasket, the impeller screw washer, the diffuser o-ring, the strainer pot o-ring and the drain plug o-ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to use it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA drip from behind the seal plate, water tracking down the motor, or air in the pot that no lid tightening fixes all point to the seals. Replacing the full set at once means the pump is opened one time and every wear point is new.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalt and chemical duty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSalt chlorinators, ozone and heavy chemical feed are hard on standard seals. Pentair specifies this set for exactly those conditions, so it is the right choice on any pool running a salt system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore you order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe kit covers both WhisperFlo and IntelliFlo. The strainer lid o-ring is not included and is a separate part if yours is flattened or cracked.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pentair","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48624918200532,"sku":"PUR-101-6198","price":38.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/default_32e057c8-0f35-42fd-99e9-930a5f795ac1.jpg?v=1788653344"},{"product_id":"pentair-355022s-single-speed-replacement-motor-1-horsepower-115-208-230-volt-1-phase","title":"Pentair Single Speed OEM Replacement Motor, 1 Horsepower, 115\/208-230 Volt, 1 Phase","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Pentair 355022S is a genuine single speed replacement motor rated at 1 horsepower, wired for 115 or 208-230 volt single phase supply, in an almond square flange housing. Pentair identifies it by the motor code WF-4\/26. It is the factory motor for a like for like swap when the original has failed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit and wiring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe square flange bolts directly to the pump seal plate. The motor is dual voltage, so check the voltage setting against your supply before the first start. Because this is a single speed motor, it is a straight replacement rather than an efficiency upgrade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalifornia restriction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis motor is not California Title 20 compliant. It cannot be sold, shipped or installed in the state of California. Buyers there need a compliant variable speed motor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pentair","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48624920068308,"sku":"PAC-101-5266","price":327.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/355022S_pentair_motor1hp.jpg?v=1788653476"},{"product_id":"seal-plate","title":"Pentair WhisperFlo Almond Seal Plate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Pentair 074564Z is the almond seal plate for WhisperFlo, IntelliFlo and IntelliFlo VS+SVRS pumps. It is the genuine Pentair part and replaces the older number 074564.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe seal plate closes the back of the volute and carries the mechanical shaft seal. When the plate is cracked, pitted or warped, the seal cannot hold and the pump drips behind the impeller no matter how many seals you put in. Replacing the plate fixes the leak at its source.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore you order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the plate only. Plan on a new shaft seal and a new seal plate gasket at the same time; both are separate Pentair parts. The finish is almond, to match the almond WhisperFlo and IntelliFlo housings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pentair","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48624938090708,"sku":"PUR-101-1059","price":113.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/default_5f61ba71-ffb1-42ef-8ad0-cf25da0e3882.jpg?v=1788655762"},{"product_id":"pentair-354811s-almond-motor-for-whisperflo-and-whisperfloxf-pumps-3ph-3hp-208-230-460v","title":"Pentair Almond Motor for WhisperFlo and WhisperFloXF Pumps, 3 Phase, 3 HP, 208-230\/460V","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Pentair 354811S is the almond 3 HP three phase motor for WhisperFlo and WhisperFlo XF pumps, wired for 208-230V or 460V service. It is the genuine Pentair motor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotor only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the motor by itself. The wet end, seal plate and shaft seal are separate parts. Whenever the motor is changed, fit a new shaft seal; the old seal will not reliably reseat on a new shaft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore you order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConfirm the pad has three phase power. This motor is not a replacement for a single phase WhisperFlo motor, and it will not run on a single phase circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pentair","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48624938123476,"sku":"PAC-101-5269","price":640.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/default_645dd5bd-cb2d-42b1-9ddb-32510516ae33.jpg?v=1788655766"},{"product_id":"lid-o-ring-5-3-4-id","title":"Pentair Lid O-Ring, 5-3\/4\" ID","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Pentair 350013Z is the strainer lid o-ring for the Challenger, the newer style WhisperFlo, the IntelliFlo and select EQ Series commercial pumps. It measures 5-3\/4 in. across the inside with a 1\/4 in. cord, and it is the genuine Pentair part rather than a generic ring cut to a nearby size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it matters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe lid o-ring is the only thing keeping air out at the top of the strainer pot. When it hardens, flattens or splits, the pump pulls air past the lid, the basket fills with bubbles and the pump loses prime or runs noisy. It is one of the cheapest parts on the pad and one of the most common causes of a pump that will not hold water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReplacing it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTurn the pump off, open the lid, lift the old ring out of its groove and clean the groove. Coat the new ring lightly with a silicone based o-ring lubricant, seat it evenly and close the lid. If the pump still draws air afterward, look at the suction side unions and the drain plugs next.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pentair","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48624938254548,"sku":"PAC-101-3148","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/default_6f36b69a-2215-4917-bba8-8ba02e504af9.png?v=1788655784"},{"product_id":"impeller-whisperflo-3hp-wfe-12-also-used-on-intelliflo","title":"Pentair Impeller for IntelliFlo and WhisperFlo 3 HP WFE-12","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Pentair 073131Z is the genuine 3 hp impeller for the WhisperFlo WFE-12 and the IntelliFlo VS, VS 3050, VS+SVRS and VF pumps. One part number covers both pump lines because they share the same wet end at 3 hp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to replace\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReduced flow at the same speed, a rattle from the wet end, or a broken vane found when the pump is opened for a seal change all point to the impeller. Debris drawn past the basket is the usual cause of vane damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo the seal at the same time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGetting to the impeller means pulling the seal plate, so the shaft seal and the seal and gasket kit should be replaced in the same visit. The impeller screw is a left hand thread, 1\/4-20 x 1, and is a separate part. The 3 hp diffuser assembly is also separate and worth inspecting while the pump is apart.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pentair","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48625020403924,"sku":"PUR-101-2757","price":93.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/default_b884dd95-38d8-481e-8261-6b3ff6006f05.png?v=1788662308"},{"product_id":"pentair-072928-diffuser-assembly-3hp","title":"Pentair Black WhisperFlo\/IntelliFlo Diffuser Assembly 3HP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Pentair 072928Z is the black diffuser assembly for 3 HP WhisperFlo and IntelliFlo pool pumps. It is the genuine Pentair part, also listed as 072928.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the diffuser does\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe impeller throws water outward at speed. The diffuser wraps around it and slows that water down on its way into the volute, which turns velocity into pressure. Without a good diffuser the pump spins and moves water, but it does not build the head it should, and the whole system runs soft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigns it needs replacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA diffuser that has cracked, warped or lost its sealing face lets water short circuit back to the impeller eye. Flow drops, the filter pressure reads low, and the cleaner or spa jets go weak while the motor draws the same power as before.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhile the pump is apart\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReplace the diffuser o-ring at the same time, and consider the impeller and a seal and gasket kit if the pump has a few seasons on it. The same teardown reaches all of them.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pentair","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48625712038100,"sku":"PUR-101-2754","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/default_ab3d1de8-ca84-488e-90cf-e004a49fdaae.gif?v=1788689032"},{"product_id":"screw-1-4-20-x-1-left-hand-thread","title":"Pentair Screw 1\/4-20 x 1 Left Hand Thread","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Pentair 071652Z is the impeller set screw used on select Pentair pool pumps. It is 1\/4-20 by 1 in. with a Phillips head and, importantly, a left hand thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe left hand thread\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis screw loosens clockwise. Pump impellers spin in a direction that would back a normal screw out, so the thread is reversed to keep it tight. Anyone who does not know that ends up cranking the screw harder into the impeller and rounding out the head.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it holds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe set screw locks the impeller onto the motor shaft. If it works loose the impeller can spin on the shaft and the pump loses flow, so it is worth fitting a fresh screw whenever the impeller comes off rather than reusing a worn one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is used across a number of Pentair pumps, including IntelliFlo VS 3050 and VF models and WhisperFlo WF and WFE models.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pentair","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48625721835732,"sku":"PUR-101-6175","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/default_126d5f4b-4b3e-4fbb-8da4-2e5bf7528cd2.png?v=1788689951"},{"product_id":"impeller-2-2-5hp-wf-8-30-wfds-8-30-wfe-30-wfk-8","title":"Pentair WhisperFlo Impeller, 2 and 2.5 HP (WF-8 \u0026 30, WFDS-8 \u0026 30, WFE-30, WFK-8)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Pentair 073130Z is the impeller for 2 and 2.5 HP WhisperFlo pool pumps. It is the genuine Pentair part.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich pumps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhisperFlo WF-8 and WF-30, WFDS-8 and WFDS-30, WFE-30 and WFK-8. WhisperFlo impellers are matched to motor horsepower, so read the model off the pump label rather than going by size alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat a worn impeller does\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe impeller is what moves the water. Debris packs into the vanes, or the vanes themselves wear thin and lose their edge, and the pump turns at full speed while the returns barely move. If the basket and filter are clean and the flow is still down, the impeller is where to look.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhile the pump is open\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe shaft seal sits directly behind the impeller and is exposed the moment the impeller comes off, so it is the standard companion replacement. The diffuser wears alongside the impeller and is worth inspecting in the same job.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pentair","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48625722392788,"sku":"PUR-101-3465","price":97.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/default_d85a10cd-a50d-45f4-bd67-49919ce2bc93.png?v=1788690016"},{"product_id":"impeller-1-1-5-hp-wfe-4-wf-4-wf-26-fe-26-wfe-4","title":"Pentair 1 \u0026 1.5 HP WhisperFlo Impeller","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Pentair 073128Z is the 1000 Series impeller for WhisperFlo high performance pumps, rated 1 HP full rate and 1-1\/2 HP uprated. It is the genuine Pentair part and is also listed as 073128.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich pumps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhisperFlo WFE-4, WF-4, WF-26 and FE-26, and the IntelliFlo i1 VS. Impellers are matched to motor horsepower rather than to the pump family alone, so read the rating on the motor label before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat a worn impeller looks like\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWeak return flow, poor skimming and a filter pressure that reads lower than it used to are the usual signs. Debris packed into the vanes gives the same symptoms, so clear the impeller first; if the vanes are eroded, cracked or the eye is worn open, replace it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhile the pump is apart\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe shaft seal sits directly behind the impeller. Replacing it during the same teardown is the difference between one job and two.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pentair","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48625723572436,"sku":"PUR-101-9938","price":93.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/default_dd47091b-89fb-40f9-8862-15edced6d46b.jpg?v=1788690056"},{"product_id":"whisperflo-xf-seal-plate-o-ring","title":"Pentair WhisperFlo XF Seal Plate O-Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003ePentair 351446 is the genuine seal plate o-ring for the WhisperFlo XF pump. It seals the joint where the seal plate meets the volute, which is the seam that opens up whenever the wet end is split for service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat a failed ring looks like\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater running from the middle of the pump body, between the motor end and the strainer housing, is the classic sign. Heat, chlorine and age harden the rubber until it takes a permanent set and no longer springs back against the sealing face, and once that happens the leak will not tighten out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit a new one every time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn o-ring that has been compressed for a season or two should not go back in. If you are already inside the pump for a shaft seal, an impeller or a diffuser, replace this ring while it is exposed. It is the least expensive part of the job and the most likely to cause a callback if it is reused.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pentair","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48625743691988,"sku":"STA-101-2774","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/default_9e2a4bc9-144d-4f91-89d2-63e67f2a69ac.jpg?v=1788690631"},{"product_id":"whisperflo-diffuser-5hp-2hp","title":"Pentair WhisperFlo Diffuser, .5 HP to 2 HP, WFE-3-8","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Pentair 072927Z is the diffuser assembly for WhisperFlo pumps, listed for the WFE-3 through WFE-8 high performance models. It is the genuine Pentair part.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe diffuser sits over the impeller inside the pump housing. Water leaves the impeller vanes fast and turbulent, and the diffuser is what turns that speed into steady pressure before the flow reaches the volute and the discharge. When the diffuser cracks, wears at the impeller face or loses its seal, water recirculates instead of moving on, and the pump pushes less water for the same power.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatching it to your pump\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe listing describes the horsepower coverage two ways: .5 HP to 2 HP in the product name, and 1\/2, 3\/4 and 2-1\/2 HP in the detail. Both readings are carried here rather than picking one. Use the WFE model number stamped on the pump to confirm the fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhile the pump is open\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaching the diffuser means opening the wet end, which is the same job as replacing the shaft seal and the housing gasket. 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