Need Help Finding Replacement Century AC Motor

[BubblesCarWashRH]

Hello, I am relatively new to the car wash business. This morning the Century AC Motor on my spot free rinse system overheated and began to smoke. I need to find a replacement motor but I'm not sure what to get (based on my research the motor I have is discontinued). Any help would be appreciated.

 

[MEP001]

I can't find a L56C frame motor. That might be something proprietary to Century. Any 56C motor with the mount foot should work, but it'll have a wiring box on the side instead of an entry point for the conduit on the rear. I use the Dayton 1K081, it's only 3/4 HP but it'll work as long as you aren't running over 250 PSI. I get them from Zoro whenever I have a 20% discount code for an order, part # G0338274.

 

[DiamondWash]

Check with www.Zoro.com

 

[Mr. Clean]

AC Motors, 1 HP, 1725 RPM, 115/230V, 56C, TEFC: Electric Motors: Amazon.com: Tools & Home Improvement

AC Motors, 1 HP, 1725 RPM, 115/230V, 56C, TEFC: Electric Motors: Amazon.com: Tools & Home Improvement

www.amazon.com

 

[MEP001]

That's twice the price of the Dayton I use.

 

[Mr. Clean]

That's twice the price of the Dayton I use.

Did the Capital One discount get factored in? What vendor do you use?

Everything is outrageous these days - had a six month old Gould booster pump fail that cost 1200 in March, now 1600. CAT had a suitable replacement for under 1K and their support was outstanding. Still waiting to hear on the warranty claim.

 

[Greg Pack]

CAT had a suitable replacement for under 1K and their support was outstanding. Still waiting to hear on the warranty claim.

Could you tell us more about the Cat replacement- price, availability, etc?

 

[Mr. Clean]

Could you tell us more about the Cat replacement- price, availability, etc?

Purchased through KR, though not displayed in their catalog:

https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/search.aspx?searchterm=PU3K132WT0

It's used on our low pressure pre-soak. Not a multi-stage booster.

 

[Greg Pack]

Purchased through KR, though not displayed in their catalog:

https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/search.aspx?searchterm=PU3K132WT0

It's used on our low pressure pre-soak. Not a multi-stage booster.

Gotcha, Yes my old water wizards use those for presoak. Those are great pumps!

 

[mjwalsh]

I use the Dayton 1K081, it's only 3/4 HP but it'll work as long as you aren't running over 250 PSI. I get them from Zoro whenever I have a 20% discount code for an order, part # G0338274.

Is that motor paired with or without a flex coupler with ... what kind of specific pump? For re-pressurization to the bays or for forcing through the spot free membrane for the make up RO water over to the make up water tank