20 Most Recent AO Smith 1 1/2 HP 115/230V 56C Replacement Motor Questions & Answers

A O Smith does not make a Pump, they make motors, so... what pump do you have, so pump rebuild kit can be recommended?

It's a Capacitor, rated/measured in MFD's

tape it off

WHAT IS THE PART NUMBER FOR THE IMPELLER AND THE MECHANICAL SEAL??

Try posting in the correct area. It is a pump type motor but a I have no clue what a stamley 545 automatic gate is unless it is used to block access down a path or drive.

Without model info, try this link. Most motor brands follow pretty standard wiring setups. Please rate me if this helps. http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/AO-Smith-motor-wiring.pdf

You need to find out what is causing the capacitor to short and "blow up or smoke". Then you will have to replace the capacitor again or the motor will never start up. Sounds like you either have a dead short or you bought a faulty Capacitor. Not uncommon for a 220+ volt Capacitor to be bad right from the factory. I replaced two Capacitors before I had a quality one, but after I replaced it twice I have had no more problems. Make sure to grease the motor through the grease fitting on it. The life of your motor depends on it.

only if it will carry the load

go to a motor store

you need to know your load

go on line

try to have motor fix

be safe change the motor

change it

take to motor shop

if you do not know how to wire the motor get help

go to a motor service store

GOOGEL WILL TELL YOU

check ac load

check motor starter