On 23 Nov 2004 13:01:17 -0800, (Heath Roberts)
wrote:



Any reason not to buy the cheaper one? Any other places I should look?

Check your local Yellow Pages under "Motor". There are local shops
that specialize in electric motors everywhere.

I recently needed a 220V 3HP spa motor and was able to get a genuine
Baldor for much less than any tool or spa dealer was asking for
no-name stuff. In fact the motor shop was 1/3 of the spa dealers
price. Not 1/3 off, but 1/3 of the PRICE! He also gave me a core
refund for the old motor.

The motor guy did need 2 days to get the motor from his distributor,
and he didn't take credit cards. He was pretty shocked at what the
spa place was charging for a motor, noting that he makes a fair profit
on his price. The spa place is a large factory direct outfit who
happens to be right up the street from the motor shop and buys these
motors by the pallet.

Barry