Hi, Can anyone tell me the motor bearings needed for a Hayward Tristar SP3200X pump. The motor hearings are bad (squeaking loudly). Motor is Century SP3200Z1BE. Thanks for any hlep.
It’s a little hard to say for sure, but the current version of that motor takes 2 of these 6203 bearings. Your motor is older (made in Mexico) and the current version, made in China, takes the 6203’s. They are probably the same but I can’t guarantee it.
We would highly recommend getting a new Tristar seal kit for a leak-free repair when you replace the bearings. Most of the o-rings can flatten out over time and may not seal properly if reinstalled. A new motor shaft seal is in the kit to keep the new bearings nice and dry.
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Great. Thanks for the information and help. Not sure if its worth changing the bearings in the motor or just ordering a new motor. Do you know the new equivalent motor model that would fit. This was was 2.0 hp with a SF 1.35 = 2.7 hp but this model has been discontinued.
We are happy to help! There are a couple of options for the motor:
The B2843 motor is 2.6 total horsepower (see Are All Motors Created Equal? for an explanation) and would be a perfect replacement, or the variable-speed NPTQ270 motor would also work, and it would save you a lot on your electric bill if you can turn the speed down a bit. Some states (NY and CA) are now requiring variable-speed pool pump motors and some utility companies are offering rebates on them if you switch.