Magnetek/Century M5236
Single Speed, 56Y Frame Thru-Bolt Motor
$495.90 - $566.40
Horsepower Selection

Magnetek/Century M5236 Single Speed, 56Y Frame Thru-Bolt Motor Description
These quality Magnetek Century 56 Frame Thru-Bolt Motors are found on many different models of spa and pool pumps. Some of these pump brands are Aqua-flo, Vico, Waterway and others.
These motors directly replace the "original" motor that came with your pool pump. No pump manufacturer manufactures their own motors. We sell Magnetek Century motors because we have found them to be long lasting and reliable. Century Electric Motor is now part of A.O. Smith.
Important note - These motors have a 4-1/8" distance between the thru bolts. Not to be confused with the more common 48 frame motors with a 3-1/2" spread between the thru-bolts.
Magnetek Century 56 Frame Thru-Bolt Motor Features:
- All copper windings.
- Automatic thermal protection,
- Ball bearings.
- Maximum temperature 50 degrees Celsius ambient.
- 56Y Frame Thru-Bolt Design.
- 60 Hertz.
- Single phase.
- Single speed (3450 RPM).
- Four Thru Bolts in a 5.812 Bolt Circle.
- 6 -/2" Diameter
- 3-1/2" Shaft Height.
Magnetek Century 56 Frame Thru-Bolt Motor Cross Reference Chart:
* Stock Number |
Horsepower | Volts | Amps | Insulation
Class |
"C" Dimension |
Waterway Part Number |
B237 | 4.0 | 230 | 12.0 | B | 12.62" | 371-1821 |
B238 | 5.0 | 230 | 16.4 | B | 13.37" | 371-2021 |
If you don't find the motor number you are looking for here, please call us. Century Electric also has a motor cross reference on their website.
Nameplate Specifications
Output HP: | See Chart | Output KW: | 3.0 kW |
Frequency: | 60 Hz | Voltage: | 230 V |
Current: | See Chart | Speed: | 3450 rpm |
Service Factor: | 1 | Phase: | 1 |
Duty: | Continuous | Insulation Class: | B |
Frame: | P56Y | Enclosure: | Drip Proof |
Thermal Protection: | Thermally Protected | Ambient Temperature: | 50 °C |
UL: | Recognized | CSA: | Y |
Number of Speeds: | 1 |
Technical Specifications
Electrical Type: | Permanent Split Capacitor, Single Or Dual Voltage | Poles: | 2 |
Rotation: | Counterclockwise Pump End | Mounting: | Thru Bolt |
Motor Orientation: | Horizontal | Drive End Bearing: | Ball |
Opp Drive End Bearing: | Ball | Frame Material: | Rolled Steel |
Shaft Type: | 3/8 Threaded | Overall Length: | 12.62 in |
Frame Length: | 8.00 in | Shaft Diameter: | 0.500 in |
Shaft Extension: | 2.37 in |
Magnetek Century Thru-Bolt 56 Frame Motor Warranty:
These pool pump motors carry a warranty of 12 months from installation date or 24 months from date of manufacture, whichever comes first.