
Century 2 HP, 56Y Frame, Up-Rate Motor 230/115V, B859
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Quick overview
- 2 HP up-rate 56Y frame up-rate motor with a 1.10 service factor.
- Dual voltage Wired for 230 or 115 volts, drawing a maximum of 11.2 or 22.4 amps.
- Single speed, switchless Runs at 3450 RPM with no centrifugal start switch to fail.
- Threaded shaft The threaded shaft the listed Sta-Rite and Pentair wet ends are built around.
- Broad fitment Used on Sta-Rite Max-E-Glas, Dura-Glas and Dyna-Glas families and on Pentair WhisperFlo, Challenger and Pinnacle pumps.
- Not for sale in California This motor cannot be sold into California, so check your location before ordering.
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Product details
The Century B859 is a 2 HP up-rate replacement motor on the 56Y frame, wired for 230 or 115 volts. It replaces the motor on a wide run of threaded shaft Sta-Rite and Pentair pumps.
Electrical and mechanical
Single speed and switchless, running at 3450 RPM, with a maximum draw of 11.2 amps at 230 volts or 22.4 amps at 115 volts and a service factor of 1.10. The shaft is threaded. Overall dimensions are 14 in. long by 8 in. wide by 6.5 in. deep.
Which pumps it serves
On the Sta-Rite side: Max-E-Glas, Max-E-Glas II, Dura-Glas, Dura-Glas II, Dyna-Glas and Dyna-Max. On the Pentair side: WhisperFlo, Challenger, Pinnacle and the Anthony AR2 Series. Century also lists a long set of substitute part numbers for this motor, so an old motor stamped 177476, 177217, 18254, B2859, C1247, EB859, EUSQ1202, P719 or V18254 among others is covered.
One restriction
This motor is not for sale in California. Confirm your delivery address before ordering.
| Brand | Century |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer part number | B859 |
| UPC | 786674012319 |
| Type | Up-rate pool pump motor |
| Horsepower | 2 HP |
| Frame | 56Y |
| Voltage | 230/115 |
| Max amps | 11.2/22.4 |
| Speed | Single speed, switchless |
| RPM | 3450 |
| Shaft | Threaded |
| Service factor | 1.10 |
| Dimensions | 14 in. L x 8 in. W x 6.5 in. D |
| Fits | Sta-Rite: Max-E-Glas, Max-E-Glas II, Dura-Glas, Dura-Glas II, Dyna-Glas, Dyna-Max. Pentair: Whisperflo, Challenger, Pinnacle and Anthony AR2 Series |
| Substitute part numbers | 10-177476-20, 16-177476-28, 177217, 177476, 18254, 186019, 187334, 193987, 5KCR39UN6190X, 7-177217-25, 7-177476-20, 7-177476-26, 7-177476-28, 8-177476-20, 90106949, 90106949r000, B2859, C1247, EB859, EUSQ1202, P719, V18254 |
| Sales restriction | Not for sale in California |
| Shipping weight | 32 lb |
| Ships | Parcel |
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