Description
This listing offers a complete Waterway Executive wet end assembly designed for 3 HP spa pumps with 48 frame motors featuring 2 1/2" intake and 2" discharge ports. Your purchase includes everything needed: volute housing, impeller, mechanical seal, seal plate, wear ring, and mounting screws. Frame sizing is determined by motor mounting bolt spacing: 48 frame configurations measure 3 5/8" center-to-center or 5 3/16" measured diagonally in an X pattern, while 56 frame units measure 4 1/8" center-to-center or 5 3/4" diagonally.
This wet end assembly pairs with motors rated at approximately 12.0 Amps at 230 volts. No 3 horsepower spa pump motors operate on 115 volt power.
Important Sizing Note: Standard 2" pump unions typically measure approximately 3" across, however this Executive model features an enlarged suction port measuring roughly 3 5/8" edge-to-edge. Verify your current wet end has this oversized front intake before purchasing.
To identify the correct replacement, locate the amperage rating on your motor label. For dual-speed pumps, you'll see two values (example: 10.0/3.5). Use the higher number. For single-speed motors, one amperage is listed. Reference guide: 8.0A = 1 HP, 10.0A = 2 HP, 12.0A = 3 HP, 14.0A = 4 HP, 16.0A = 5 HP. Critical: Always match by amperage rather than the horsepower stated on your motor label, as horsepower ratings are frequently exaggerated by manufacturers while amperage values remain accurate. Consider the electrical reality: two genuine 5 HP pumps at 16 amps each totals 32 amps, plus a 5.5 KW heater adds 21 amps, equaling 53 total amps—exceeding the typical 50 amp spa breaker capacity. This proves most installations actually use lower horsepower pumps than claimed.
Related Executive wet end assemblies in this 2 1/2" x 2" 48 frame configuration are available in 1 HP and 2 HP versions for different amperage motors.
