My pump just hums but wont turn over.
Century centurion pool pump motor capacitor.
I would keep an eye on that motor.
Shown below is a sample pool motor identification nameplate.
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Hello my mom s pool pump motor capacitor needs to be replaced.
There is no switch in the newer century motors so don t worry about cleaning anything else.
Though as that s a nasty blowout on that capacitor.
Century motors burn up those caps all the time.
Capacitor types a pool pump can have two types of capacitors.
After you find the part number for your replacement part copy it and enter it into the search bar on our website here.
Fairly easy diy project.
When the motor is close to running speed the start capaciotor is switched out of the winding circuits.
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The start capacitor is switched into the the motor s winding circuits on start up to help the motor turn over and come up to speed.
However i can find the capacitor on this pump motor.
M o t o r below the capacitor.
Be sure and always replace mechanical seal on motor shaft and in pump outer housing mount during installation.
Century centurion 6.
It should run 15 20 00 at a motor shop.
Local pool supply was asking 450 00 for same motor.
Its not seized up as i can turn if freely.
The pump is century centurion cat.
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Its a century centurion b2854.
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Once you locate your motor part number follow the row across to find your run capacitor start capacitor bearings etc.
Looking for century 2 hp pool and spa pump motor capacitor start run 115 208 230v 56j frame 5pe61.
A start capacitor and a run capacitor.
So i was thinking the capacitor is bad.
Not too many pool stores keep those.
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I removed the cover flipped the on switch and the shaft will not turn.
I just re used all original o rings lubed with magic lube all is good and no leaks.