What is the difference between full rated and up rated pool motors? Up Rated or Max Rated is nothing more than a marketing tool that the swimming Pool manufacturers use to pass off a lower horse power motor as a higher. Simply they show you a 1 HP up rated motor which in reality is a 3/4 HP full rated motor. The 3/4 HP full rated pump comes off of the exact same assembly line as the 1 HP up rated pump. All the parts are the same.
The only difference is the label. Pictures display the replacement motor and the pump that the motor will fit. These motors are all Full Rated motors. Up rated motors carry the "U" in front of the code IE USN1102, USN1202 etc. Don't forget to change the mechanical seal when replacing your motor.
US Seal for the Northstar pumps is the PS3890 in our store. All motors are factory set for 220v. The item "Hayward Northstar Pump Replacement Motor SN1102 AO Smith Century FULL RATE Motor" is in sale since Friday, December 18, 2015. This item is in the category "Home & Garden\Yard, Garden & Outdoor Living\Pools & Spas\Pool Equipment & Parts\Pool Pumps". The seller is "poolproductsofnj" and is located in Middletown, New Jersey.This item can be shipped worldwide.