
Century 1 HP Pool Motor, 2 Speed, Energy Efficient Full Rate, 230V, B2982
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Quick overview
- Two speeds 3450 rpm for cleaning and heating, 1725 rpm for everyday circulation at a fraction of the power.
- Full rated 1 HP 1.0 HP with a 1.65 service factor, 230 V, 60 Hz single phase.
- Y56Y frame, threaded shaft 0.625 in. shaft with a 1/2 in. thread, for Pentair Challenger, SuperFlo and WhisperFlo pumps.
- Built for the pad sealed ball bearings at both ends, 303 stainless steel shaft, rated for 50 C ambient.
- Open drip proof, thermally protected rolled steel frame, Class F insulation, continuous duty, UL recognized and CSA certified.
- Not for California this motor is not Title 20 compliant and cannot be sold or installed in California.
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Product details
The Century B2982 is a two speed, full rated 1 HP pool and spa pump motor for 230 V service, built on the Y56Y frame with a threaded shaft. It is the replacement motor for Pentair Challenger, SuperFlo and WhisperFlo pumps that run two speeds.
Two speeds, one motor
High speed is 3450 rpm for vacuuming, running a heater or clearing the pool after a storm. Low speed is 1725 rpm for everyday turnover, where the motor draws a fraction of the current (1.4 A against 7.4 A at service factor). Nameplate output is 1.0 HP on high with a 1.65 service factor, 0.75 kW, 60 Hz single phase. The electrical design is PSC on low speed and cap start, cap run on high, started across the line.
Construction
Sealed ball bearings at both ends, a 303 stainless steel shaft with a 1/2 in. thread and 0.625 in. diameter, and a rolled steel open drip proof frame. It is thermally protected, Class F insulated, rated for continuous duty at 50 C ambient, UL recognized and CSA certified. Overall length is 13.40 in. with a 9.00 in. frame; rotation is counterclockwise from the pump end.
California
This motor is not California Title 20 compliant and cannot be sold or installed in California. Century's V-Green EVO variable speed motors (EVC130, EVC165, EVC225, EVQ130, EVQ165, EVQ225) meet the CEC standard and are the route for California pools.
| Brand | Century |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer part number | B2982 |
| UPC | 786674012340 |
| Output | 1.0/.12 HP, 0.75 kW |
| Voltage | 230 V |
| Speed | 3450/1725 rpm, 2 speed |
| Service factor | 1.65 |
| Frame | Y56Y |
| Enclosure | Open drip proof, thermally protected |
| Phase and frequency | 1 phase, 60 Hz |
| Current | SF 7.4/1.4 A |
| Electrical type | PSC low speed, cap start/cap run high speed |
| Rotation | Counterclockwise pump end |
| Shaft | 0.625 in. diameter, 1/2 in. thread, 0.91 in. extension, 303 stainless steel |
| Overall length | 13.40 in. |
| Used with | Pentair Challenger, SuperFlo, WhisperFlo |
| California | Not Title 20 compliant, not for sale in California |
| Shipping weight | 23.05 lb |
| Ships | Parcel |
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