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US Motors EB981 | 3/4 hp 2-Speed 56Y Frame 115V Square Flange Pool Motor US Electric Motor

EB981 US Motors 3/4 hp 2-Speed 56Y Frame 115V Square Flange Pool Motor US Electric Motor

Brand: US Motors SKU: EB981 Mfr Part #: EB981
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Overview

EB981 | 3/4 hp 2-Speed 56Y Frame 115V Square Flange Pool Motor US Electric Motor
The EB981 is a 3/4 HP, 2-speed square flange pool motor designed as a direct replacement for various in-ground pool pumps, including PacFab Challenger, Whisperflo, and Pentair models. It replaces Century B981 and B2981 motors and is suitable for use in residential and commercial pool pump applications.
Key Specifications

Horsepower: 3/4 HP
RPM: 3450 / 1725
Voltage: 115V
Amperage: 14.5 / 5.3 amps
Enclosure: Open Drip Proof
Frame / Diameter: 56Y Frame
Shaft Dimensions: 5/8" diameter threaded stainless steel shaft
Rotation: Non-Reversible, CCW facing the shaft
Bearings: Ball Bearings

Product Features & Fitment
This motor features automatic overload protection with a service factor of 1.67 and is designed for non-reversible counterclockwise rotation when facing the shaft. It is intended as a square flange replacement motor for in-ground pool pumps and is compatible with many popular pump brands.
Please note that due to regulatory changes effective July 19, 2021, this motor does not comply with California Title 20 or New York NYSERDA efficiency standards for single and two-speed pumps. Shipping restrictions apply in these states, and variable speed motors are recommended to meet current and upcoming regulations. For compliant upgrades, consider the Century EVQ130 1.30THP Variable Speed Motor.
Cross Reference
Century B981, B2981Effective July 19, 2021 the US Dept of Energy regulations on single speed, two-speed and booster pumps go into effect

Specifications

Power 3/4 HP
Voltage rating 115 V

Product details

Manufacturer US Motors
Manufacturer part number EB981
KKM catalog reference US MOTORS-EB981
Product category Electric Motors
Published specifications 2 attributes listed
Related part numbers 1 other part number in this family

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does EB981 cost?

EB981 is listed at CA$618.99 (CAD) and can be ordered directly from this page with Add to Cart. That figure is a reference price and can change: your card is authorized at checkout and charged only once our order desk confirms the part, stock, and final price, and we email you first if anything has moved. Larger quantities or custom terms — email [email protected] for a volume quote.

Who manufactures the EB981?

EB981 is a US Motors part. KKM Solutions sources US Motors components to the exact manufacturer specification and cross-checks every order against manufacturer part data before it ships.

What is the lifecycle status of EB981?

We do not hold a published lifecycle status for EB981. US Motors's publishes whether a catalog number is current, superseded or end-of-life on its own product page, and our order desk confirms the current status with the manufacturer at quote time — you are told if the part is superseded or discontinued before you commit. Either way we source current-production, superseded and long-obsolete parts the same way; where a part is genuinely unavailable we identify a form-fit-function equivalent. Send the part number through the quote form on this page, or use our obsolete part lookup at https://kkmsolutions.com/tools/obsolete-part-lookup/.

What are the key specifications of EB981?

Key specifications include Power: 3/4 HP; Voltage rating: 115 V. The full specification table on this page lists every published attribute for this part.

How quickly can EB981 ship?

In-stock items are dispatched the same business day for orders placed by 11 AM; sourced and quoted items ship per the quoted lead time. KKM Solutions ships worldwide — to your site, warehouse, or freight forwarder.

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