
Quick overview
- Square flange, 56Y frame The square flange mounting used by many inground pool pumps.
- 3 HP, 3.45 total horsepower Rated 3 HP with a 1.15 service factor, which works out to 3.45 THP.
- 208-230 volt only Wired for 208-230 volt, 60 Hz service. It is not a dual voltage motor.
- Full speed 3450 RPM A single speed motor turning 3450 RPM.
- Standard 5/8 inch shaft The usual pool pump shaft diameter, so it takes the impeller your pump already uses.
- Energy efficient design Century builds this one for lower running cost than a standard efficiency motor of the same rating.
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Product details
The Century B2844 is a 3 HP square flange pool pump motor built for 208-230 volt service. It runs at 3450 RPM on a 56Y frame with a 1.15 service factor, giving a total horsepower of 3.45.
Reading the ratings
Pool motors get quoted two ways. The nameplate horsepower here is 3 HP, and the total horsepower, the nameplate figure multiplied by the 1.15 service factor, is 3.45 THP. Both numbers describe the same motor, so match whichever one your old motor was sold under.
Fit and wiring
It is a square flange 56Y frame motor with a 5/8 inch shaft, 7/16 inch shaft length and a 14.40 inch overall length. It is single voltage, 208-230 volt at 60 Hz, so confirm the supply at the pad before ordering. The motor ships on its own, without seals or a wet end.
| Brand | Century |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer part number | B2844 |
| UPC | 663001372264 |
| Horse power | 3HP |
| Total horse power | 3.45 THP |
| RPM | 3450 RPM |
| Frame type | 56Y Frame |
| Voltage rating | 208-230 V |
| Frequency rating | 60 Hz |
| Service factor | 1.15 SF |
| Shaft diameter | 5/8 Inch |
| Shaft length | 7/16 Inch |
| Overall length | 14.40 Inch |
| Flange | Square Flange |
| Shipping weight | 39 lb |
| Ships | Parcel |
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