AO Smith Spa Motor with High Performance Pump - 48 Frame

We offer a 48-frame, 2-speed, AO Smith Electric Spa Motor with a high performance pump in a range of sizes from 1.0 horsepower to 4.0 horsepower. You may add a color coded J&J mini cord which is typically the industry standard motor cord or if your existing spa controller does not accept the J&J mini plug type you can wire your existing cord to the motor for a quick and easy retrofit.

Pumps with 48-frame motors can be ordered with side or center discharge. Center-discharge pumps come standard with screw on unions which glue directly onto 1.5 inch plumbing. Side-discharge pumps come standard with screw on unions which glue directly onto 2.0 inch plumbing. After being glued onto the spas existing plumbing, the unions screw directly onto the pump suction and return fittings and seal tightly with included o-rings. Union adaptors are provided if a center discharge pump is requested for 2.0 inch plumbing. Reducer bushings are provided if a side discharge pump is requested for 1.5 inch plumbing. You can order adapters to reduce 2.0 inch plumbing to 1.5 inch.

1 HP motors are available in 110V and 1.5 HP motors are available in either 110V or 220V. Motors larger than 1.5 HP must be 220V.

Click here to view diagram and specification of the 48-Frame Pump.

AO Smith is one of the largest manufacturers of spa motors in the world and in our opinion is the very best money can buy. This product carries a 3-year warranty on the pump and 1 year on the motor, also the best in the industry.

Is Your Pump Above the Water Line?

If you need to install your spa pump near or above the waterline - as is common for in-ground spas - you will need a pump pot. The pump pot prevents water from draining back into the spa when the motor is turned off.