Verified specifications
| Horsepower | 1.5 HP (full-rated) |
|---|---|
| Total HP (THP) | 2.25 THP (1.5 HP × 1.50 SF) |
| Service factor | 1.50 |
| Speed | 3450 RPM |
| Voltage | 115/230V, single-phase, 60 Hz |
| Full-load amps | 21.0/10.5A |
| Frame | 56Y (square flange) |
| Enclosure | Open drip-proof (ODP) |
| Shaft | 5/8" stainless steel, threaded |
Full-rated: match total HP (THP = label HP × service factor) to the pump's requirements, and confirm full-rated vs up-rated before swapping.
56Y fitment: square-flange mount — the Pentair WhisperFlo / Challenger / Pinnacle and Sta-Rite Max-E-Pro / Max-E-Glas / Dura-Glas class.
Single-speed and CA/NY: California and New York require variable-speed replacement motors (Title 20) for most pool pump replacements; see the VGreen Evo line.
Shaft seal: replace the pump shaft seal whenever the motor is changed — a leaking seal is the #1 killer of new pool pump motors.
Dual branding: this stock number is sold interchangeably as A.O. Smith and Century — Regal Rexnord's aftermarket motor brand. Same motor, same specs; see the Century B2858 page.
Older variant merged: the B849 is the 230V-only older variant of this motor (10.0A) — near-identical; match THP.
Replacement motor for Pentair Challenger, WhisperFlo WF-6, and Pinnacle pumps.
Confirming the right replacement
Before we quote, compare these fields on your failed motor's nameplate. If any of them differ, send us a photo of the nameplate and we'll match it exactly rather than guessing:
- Full model number — including any suffix letters
- HP, RPM, and voltage
- Frame size (e.g. 284T) and enclosure (TEFC, ODP, etc.)
- Full-load amps
Other A.O. Smith models
- More A.O. Smith modelsBrowse every A.O. Smith model page we quote
- Century B2858Same stock number under Century branding — identical motor
Need a A.O. Smith B2858?
Send the nameplate off your failed unit. We'll confirm the match and quote the B2858 or a verified equivalent with availability and lead time.
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