How to Replace a Pool Pump Motor - Century Centurion - Step by Step Video 🛠️

[@JohnCRV]

We install a Century B2853V1 1.0 Horsepower 3450 RPM Stainless Steel Single Phase Pool Pump Motor with P56Y Square Flange for Inground or Above Ground Pools: amzn.to/3cuRto3

[@giuseppegulino]

grazie di cuore AMICO MIO CARISSIMO MOLTO CARO DALLA ICILIA UN SALUTO CARO GIUSEPPE

[@hendrst]

I just wish the rest of KZbin could make tutorials this easy to follow! Many thanks for this video!

[@JohnCRV]

Thanks for the feedback. Glad it was helpful!

[@tdhoeffel]

Your video may be two years old but you just saved my family $750. Thank you so much for taking her time to make this video.

[@JohnCRV]

Glad it helped! Thanks for the feedback.

[@jackrussel9573]

My pump just went out, thanks to your video my codt just went from 400$ min to 80$. Your a lifesaver!

[@JohnCRV]

Glad it helped! Nice work and thanks for the feedback.

[@ryanseifert6282]

Thank you for this video! You also saved me around $800 today.

[@JohnCRV]

You are welcome! Thanks for the feedback.

[@GlennIltis]

I am so glad I found this video. I have a new motor coming in two days and would have totally screwed up the installation without it.

[@JohnCRV]

Glad it helped... Thank you for the feedback.

[@darkdefender6384]

You need to make a whole series of how to videos. You would be #1 on KZbin. Thank you so so so much!

[@JohnCRV]

Wow, thank you for the feedback. Much appreciated.

[@DaveInColorado-r7x]

I received my Century pump 2 days ago and installed it yesterday after watching your video. Thanks so much for this excellent video that explained everything in detail, it really helped me out.

[@JohnCRV]

Great to hear! Glad it helped. I appreciate and thank you for the feedback.

[@brackcapital]

Man after watching and listening to your video makes me think this will be really simple. Thank you for your excellent commentary.

[@JohnCRV]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mmartim1]

Forgetabout-It! This was the best vid I've seen thus far on installation on a replacement pump! Thank you!

[@JohnCRV]

Glad it helped! Thanks for the nice comment, I appreciate the feedback.👌

[@douglascatron9073]

Best video ever! Thanks. Used it yesterday and saved myself 1300! The local pool store wanted 1600 to replace it. I asked if they were intentionally trying to go out of business? Will get the old motor fixed and have my spare. Thanks again for the great vid.

[@JohnCRV]

Very smart to have the old one rebuilt. Glad it helped! Thanks for the feedback.

[@paulgeek]

I really appreciate you taking the time and effort to make this extremely detailed and easy-to-follow video.

[@JohnCRV]

You're very welcome! Glad it was helpful!

[@ElectricProf]

Dude- you are amazing! Simple for you, would've been impossible for me to figure out without this video. I sincerely appreciate how methodical, precise, and helpful your explanations are. Thank you!!

[@JohnCRV]

Glad it helped!

[@Son_of_Aragorn]

Getting ready to change our Century Centurion B2855 motor in the next few days. Using this video!!!!!! Thank you, John....one of the best instructional videos I've ever seen on KZbin.

[@JohnCRV]

Glad it helped! Thank you very much for your positive feedback, I appreciate it.

[@Son_of_Aragorn]

@@JohnCRV Is there a way to determine which of the two non-ground wires go where? In my efforts to troubleshoot existing motor (which included disconnecting ground and 2 other wires and attaching new circular spade connectors) I forgot to take a beforehand pic. The real problem is I have 1 green (obviously wire)...but 2 same colored wires as well. Is there a way to use my multimeter to test which one goes were? Thank you!

[@JohnCRV]

@@Son_of_Aragorn Sorry to hear. Since we are not certified electricians we hesitate giving such advice. That been said; There's a phone number that comes with the motor, they can probably answer your question.

[@ItsYanabel]

This is the best video ever made on KZbin. You guys saved me so much money.. thank you!!

[@JohnCRV]

Glad it helped! Thank you very much for the feedback.

[@RudeRichDallas]

Thank you very, very, very much for this video!

[@JohnCRV]

You're very welcome! Glad it was helpful! 👍

[@greasegunner4125]

Great video! to the point without all of the frill. Appreciate your effort!!

[@JohnCRV]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for the feedback.

[@pmr7632]

Thanks for that. The century motor for the waterfall on my pool is very old, still works, but is so loud it is just too annoying to use. Your video explains very well how to replace it. Without your video I am sure I would have screwed something up or taken a lot longer than I should have!

[@JohnCRV]

I'm glad it helped you. Thank you for the feedback, its much appreciated.

[@sandracomeau3082]

Thank you so much. I haven’t done it yet but know I can with ur video as I know the pump is on its last leg! Perfectly clear enough for a 68 widow granny!

[@JohnCRV]

Glad it helped. Good luck and thank you for the feedback.

[@photocontrol]

Great step by step tutorial on the procedure to replace the pool pump motor John & son! Have a super week ahead! 👍

[@JohnCRV]

Thanks 👍

[@PhilipCockram]

I might have done this a time or two . LOL , But in the last few years the cost to only replace motors , and the labor involved , made replacing the whole pump the preferred option for many Great job and instructional tutorial John and friend .

[@JohnCRV]

I forgot, you are a poolman. Thanks for the nice comment Phil. Hope all is well. 👌

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Perfect step by step how to John, extremely well explained.

[@JohnCRV]

Glad you enjoyed it Dennis. Thank you

[@MichaelBartfield]

Followed ever step and it worked perfectly.

[@JohnCRV]

Glad it helped. Thank you for the feedback.

[@ronc1159]

Just want to tell you thank you for the instructional video that you put this help me to entirely take my motor down and replace it with a new one. Thank you so much. Blessings to you and your family.

[@JohnCRV]

Glad it helped! Thank you very much for the feedback.

[@ТатьянаКукушкина-т1й]

Спасибо большое за интересное и полезное видео! Хороших выходных!

[@JohnCRV]

Thank you

[@stephanielangland3930]

Thank you so much! Replaced our motor today with your video. You do a great job.

[@JohnCRV]

Glad it helped! Appreciate the feedback.

[@mrrgarcia022274]

Thank you! Awesome video I just installed mine this afternoon! You definitely saved me a fortune! 😂

[@JohnCRV]

Glad it helped and thanks for the nice comment.

[@rborroto]

Thanks for posting these instructions. This is going to be my project tomorrow, replacing my Pentair 1 HP motor.

[@JohnCRV]

I hope it helps. Good luck!

[@jebediahkerman3946]

Great video, I now know I can use this same method on my $800 jet pump to just replace the motor and save hundreds. I especially like the dog doing his business in the background at 4:34. 😁

[@JohnCRV]

Glad it helped! I never noticed what the dog was doing until you pointed it out 😂

[@davestredulinsky]

Not that I will likely ever need to replace a pool pump motor but it was interesting to see how its done. Thank you my friend.

[@JohnCRV]

Thanks Dave

[@Johnnyjonesabc123]

OUTSTANDING PRESENTATION ! Many thanks. You have helped many people.

[@JohnCRV]

Thank you! Glad it was helpful.

[@robkurowski9688]

thanks, your video made replacement of my pool pump motor much easier for me. Much appreciated!

[@JohnCRV]

You're welcome! Glad it helped

[@davidrost1037]

I just installed mine this afternoon. Saved big $$$. Thank you!!!

[@JohnCRV]

Glad it helped! Enjoy it.

[@deman601]

Fantastic! Thank you so much! Your voice is awesome too! It sounds like George Carlin!!

[@JohnCRV]

Wow, thank you! Glad it helped.

[@dougretrodaze7963]

I am faced with this project. Pump on order. Very comprehensive video. Thank you.

[@JohnCRV]

You are welcome! Glad it was helpful.

[@danieldean8953]

This video was a lifesaver! Thank you so much

[@JohnCRV]

Glad it helped!

[@bmoseley320]

Awesome instruction video. Well detailed and easy to follow. Thank you!

[@JohnCRV]

Glad it was helpful!

[@derarmahmoud1677]

by far, the best video on you tube,, thank you so much. you gave the courage to change mine, will try tomorrow and keep you posted. Thank you sir

[@JohnCRV]

Glad it helped.

[@arammedina3611]

Excellent tutorial, If you follow step-by-step you will save a lot of money

[@JohnCRV]

Thanks. glad it helped.

[@deezal1380]

Great step by step description!

[@JohnCRV]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for the positive feedback.

[@btspaintingstudio]

Very nice presentations usualy for many people

[@JohnCRV]

Thanks a lot

[@BK-ch8du]

Great video on how to replace motor. I think the only thing I would do different is not re-use the pump seal. The OEM says to change it with the motor and they usually wear out. The outer (larger) o-ring is also something to be looked at and replaced if needed. Electrical wires needed to be in conduit or not exposed if code inspection occurs. Perfect video on the how to portion!

[@JohnCRV]

Thanks for sharing

It was interesting to see how to replace a pool pump motor. Thank you.

[@JohnCRV]

Thank you and good to hear from you.

[@fin5fin]

Best Video - Great video quality and expert step by step explanations. Thank You

[@JohnCRV]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ironmike303]

This was very helpful and saved me a ton of money. Thank you!

[@JohnCRV]

Glad it helped!

[@docthatrocs]

Great video, including safety precautions.

[@JohnCRV]

Glad it helped. I appreciate the feedback!

[@donbakos2567]

Excellent tutorial. Used your directions, Worked perfectly. thanks

[@JohnCRV]

Great to hear!

[@MyTravelChannel-RO]

Very beautiful tutorial! It was a pleasure to watch your video. Nice presentation, John! I wish you a nice new week!👍

[@JohnCRV]

Many thanks, You too Sorin.

[@ActNaturally]

Thanks for showing. Good upload John.

[@JohnCRV]

Thanks for watching!

[@aamaya9061]

You saved the day. Thank you very much for your time and video

[@JohnCRV]

You're welcome! Glad it helped

[@jiujitsuboxer]

You are a life saver.

[@JohnCRV]

Glad it helped!

[@Pianolisapark315]

Fantastic project, nice work, smart man, smart hands. Great work, you always work hard. Thanks my friend, all best to you.

[@JohnCRV]

Many thanks Lisa. I hope you have a great day!

[@jerryneri5068]

Great video, filming and narration. Thanks

[@JohnCRV]

Many thanks! Glad it helped.

[@ameremortal]

Thanks for including the wiring. Most guides don't.

[@JohnCRV]

Glad it helped👍

[@ameremortal]

@@JohnCRV Unfortunately it’s running but no suction :(

[@JohnCRV]

@@ameremortal If the wires are reversed the motor will turn the opposite way. If you're not familiar with electricity be safe and get an technician.

[@ameremortal]

@@JohnCRV thanks. That wasn’t it. I triple checked and even flipped them before buying a new pump.

[@charlesb.3116]

I needed this. Thanks guys. I would replace all o-rings though

[@JohnCRV]

Glad it helped

[@quiphammukbang6106]

Thank you for sharing have a great day friend

[@JohnCRV]

Thank you too

[@elcheapofl]

Terrific tutorial, thanks.

[@JohnCRV]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dodo13500]

Perfect. Thank you!

[@JohnCRV]

Glad it helped!

[@mateuszmaliszewski1698]

Fantastic video

[@JohnCRV]

Glad it helped, thanks for the feedback!

[@SethKimStudio]

great video, thank you

[@JohnCRV]

Glad it helped

[@ChuckHanson-d2k]

Fantastic video! Thank you!

[@JohnCRV]

Glad it helped! Thanks for the feedback.

[@legalexpertofficial]

Wow Really Nice Replace a Pool Pump Motor, thank you for sharing 😍😍😍😍🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@JohnCRV]

thank you

[@carloszetter]

What a great tutorial

[@JohnCRV]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@nationalnotes]

Good vid well explained txs!

[@JohnCRV]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for the feedback,

[@DrAlexCullison]

Nice job! Thank you!

[@JohnCRV]

Our pleasure! Glad it helped.

[@1274gg]

Great job with the video, the audio and the expert instruction. Thank you so much.

[@JohnCRV]

Thank you. Glad it was helpful!

[@RaffaeleFontana57]

Hi John, excellent work, my friend! Great tutorial as always.👍👍 Have a nice week....Elio 👋

[@JohnCRV]

Thanks, you too! ✌

[@bobmackenzie9414]

Great job - Thanks

[@JohnCRV]

Glad it helped.

[@monana1711]

Thank you, John. I installed this a few years ago, but needed a refresher course. Yours is the best! Also, do you know if this Century brand should have the bearings oiled every so often? If so, where is the oil hole?

[@JohnCRV]

Not that I know of sorry. My Son was looking at the paperwork it came with and there was no mention of any type of lubing. You may want to call them to make sure. Most motors are sealed these days.

[@kicknit2181]

Thanks!

[@JohnCRV]

Welcome!

[@lifeoftravel601]

Wow So Nice Century Centurion - Step by Step Video 🛠 and Really Really Beautiful! Keep it up Good Job! Thank You So much! Stay Connected! 😍😍😍😍🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@JohnCRV]

Thank you, I will

[@kylesmith5628]

Brilliant.

[@JohnCRV]

Thanks for the feedback! Glad it helped.

[@robertice1762]

Thanks, John, for this easy-to-understand video. My pump just died last week and I need help identifying and ordering the correct replacement pump. The motor is connected to a Jandy Stealth pump. I took photos of the pump motor with serial #s, etc but I am having difficulty matching up the correct replacement motor. My old pump was a1.25hp century centurion, A.O. Smith. CAT # 189083M, PART: 7-193992-06, TYPE: CX FR: R56Y HZ: 60 RPM: 3450 VOLTS: 208-230/115 AMPS: SF 6.0-5.6/11.2 TIME: CONT ENCI: DP FORM: KJM CODE: L ISUL CLASS: B AMB: 50* C If you could help me, identify and find the proper replacement to order that would be very helpful!

[@JohnCRV]

Your best bet is to call them. Here's their website for contact information www.jandy.com/en/products/pool-pumps/stealth Good lucl.

[@terrymercer2007]

Perfect video Thank you...

[@JohnCRV]

Glad it helped!

[@GlennFahl]

One Question... Great video, but when I went to change out my pump, the spring loaded black seal that you mention which has to be dislodged by using the pump cover has two ends that are different. I could not tell which end went on the shaft closer to the pump versus which went further out toward the pump fan. The spring has a flat round end with metal and an inner flat rubber seal. The other end has a round rubber piece that has raised inner edges on both sides and fits into a round groove on the other end of the spring. Which end goes where? (It popped out before I could see which end was which...) Much appreciated.

[@JohnCRV]

We put it back the same way we took it off and hard to remember the difference but we do remember the green dot on the rubber seal facing out. We should have paid more attention to that. Sorry.

[@VideoProduction100]

Nice and interesting presentation my friend! 👍Greetings

[@JohnCRV]

Thanks for the visit. Best Regards..

[@seanmcafee9909]

Great video. THANK YOU!

[@JohnCRV]

Glad it was helpful!

[@INSPIRINGTRIPS]

definitely awesome production :) well done...see you soon :)

[@JohnCRV]

Thanks for the visit👍

[@ceimo856]

Good video. Mine has the large clamp holding the motor and impeller housing on. What’s the best way to keep the large O ring in place? It falls off when trying to slide it into its place.

[@JohnCRV]

Try some synthetic grease to hold it. Its also good for it.. Good luck..

[@Milwaukeetoolguy-gc1pw]

Great vid!! Gonna replace a century 2.5 motor and wanted to know how much water you added to prime the system??

[@JohnCRV]

Fill up the strain compartment should be enough...

[@Johnpvb]

Thanks!

[@JohnCRV]

Welcome!

[@Autuber123]

Awesome video!👍👏🏼

[@JohnCRV]

Thank you! Glad it helped.

[@jwptp]

Great video!

[@JohnCRV]

Glad it helped

[@HealthyVeganLiving]

Wow John that was interesting and lots of work too 👍63 Gary

[@JohnCRV]

Many thanks

[@walidelkadi215]

I followed your instructions on replacing my pool pump motor and it was very helpful by the way. Thanks for that. I now have a leak in the bottom of the new pump when I am trying to prime it. Can you help? Thanks

[@JohnCRV]

Glad it helped! Did you carefully inspect the seals when you took it apart? they could have been old and just came apart.... If you have a leak between the pump and the motor, the seals are probably damaged. They do sell a seal kit you can get so you wont have to guess which seal is leaking... Be very careful when replacing them and when re-attaching the pump together... Hope that helps.

[@walidelkadi215]

The new pump came with new seals. I will take it back out and re inspect. Thanks

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[@JohnCRV]

Grazie per la visione ed il tuo gentile commento. Buona settimana.

[@Joe-oz6xr]

Great video!

[@JohnCRV]

Thanks for the feedback Joe! Glad it helped!

[@rboconnor8440]

great video except the housing on the back the shaft you hold to tighten the impella piece is covered by a bunch of wires and what looks to be some type of round black capacitor i cant get to the shaft to hold it to tighten the impella?

[@JohnCRV]

Not sure what you mean. is your motor the same as the one on the video?

[@musclecarappraisal]

super info!

[@JohnCRV]

Super! Thanks

[@Gmdtechinfo]

Amazing Informative This Your How to Replace a Pool Pump Motor That's Great! Keep it up Good Job!!! Stay Connected!😍😍😍😍😍

[@JohnCRV]

Thank you

[@Alex1552project]

Great video

[@JohnCRV]

Glad it helped and appreciate the feedback.

[@Son_of_Aragorn]

Looks easy enough. My problem is the three wires going into my existing motor (that I need to replace) are confusing to me. There is a green wire (obvious ground)...but two purple wires. How can I tell which one to properly connect to new motor? Or does it not matter (if they are both "load wires" and can interchangeably be connected to L1 and L2 connectors on motor)??? Thank you!

[@JohnCRV]

Noticed you had 2 comments, this reply is the same. in case you miss the first one... Sorry to hear. Since we are not certified electricians we hesitate giving such advice. That been said; There's a phone number that comes with the motor, they can probably answer your question.

[@drcrutch]

Thank you for making a great video. Question: What did you use to lubricate the gaskets? Vaseline?

[@JohnCRV]

Yes I did.

[@justtoofunny]

Very useful

[@JohnCRV]

Glad to hear that

[@marvinaviles2593]

I see that in the video you didn’t change the gaskets, if we don’t damage them during the process does that mean that changing them is not necessary?

[@JohnCRV]

I leave that up to you my friend.... This motor and pump sits in the shade 75% of the day and we were real careful taking it apart..... So, you get the idea. I mean, they don't cost much so if you want to its no big job... Good luck

[@marvinaviles2593]

@@JohnCRV Thank you, yes i went ahead and ordered the O-ring kit. They didn't cost much and for the peace of mind, I might as well. I also went ahead and ordered the impeller and diffuser. The Amazon price was a fraction of what pool equipment suppliers wanted, not to mention the labor costs i'm saving. Again, thank you for your video and clear instructions which gave me the courage to tackle this myself.

[@JohnCRV]

@@marvinaviles2593 Glad it all worked out and thanks for the feedback.

[@BillVAngelsPentangelo]

My old Century AO Smith B2853 did not have a nut on the impeller ? I was able to just turn and remove the impeller. Don’t see threads on the shaft where a nut would thread on.

[@JohnCRV]

Good to know.

[@biffalobull2335]

Thanks to Tony The Buffet Bimbatso, I’ll be doing this do it yourselfer I’ll also have someone else start my car in the morning

[@JohnCRV]

Too funny LOL. Good luck

[@biffalobull2335]

@@JohnCRV 😀

[@JuanSanchez-tk4vr]

Gracias!!!

[@JohnCRV]

You're Welcome!

[@kristinekushner3504]

Followed this video and all worked fine but then about 30 minutes later pump turned off and motor is very hot. Any idea what could have gone wrong?

[@JohnCRV]

call the factory before anything.

[@BabetteAllen-o9d]

My Pentair pump high speed went out and only the low side works is that a sign the motor is bad before I change it

[@JohnCRV]

Sorry, I'm not familiar with High Low speed.