{"product_id":"pentair-356282-motor-drive-kit-for-superflo-vst-supermax-vs-whisperflo-vst-pumps-after-oct-2020-genu","title":"Pentair 356282 Motor Drive Kit for SuperFlo VST, SuperMax VS \u0026 WhisperFlo VST Pumps (After Oct 2020) — Genuine OEM","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePentair 356282 Motor Drive Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e is the genuine OEM replacement drive for Pentair \u003cstrong\u003eSuperFlo VST, SuperMax VS, and WhisperFlo VST\u003c\/strong\u003e variable speed pumps manufactured \u003cstrong\u003eafter October 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e. The drive is the electronic brain that controls motor speed — when it fails, this factory kit restores full variable speed operation, scheduling, and energy-efficient performance without replacing the whole pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Pentair part, supplied under manufacturer part number 356282.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch horsepower, service factor and voltage to your plumbing and circuit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips from our US warehouse with tracking on dispatch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pentair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer part number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 356282\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pool Pumps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the 356282 a genuine Pentair part?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The 356282 is a Pentair part supplied under that manufacturer part number. It is not a generic substitute.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I choose the right horsepower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatch the horsepower and service factor to your existing pump, and check that your filter's design flow rate can handle it. An oversized pump pushes water through the filter too fast and reduces filtration quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs a variable speed pump worth it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVariable speed pumps typically cut pump energy use by 50 to 80 percent versus single speed, because running longer at low RPM moves the same water for far less power. Several US states now mandate them for replacements above a certain horsepower.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill this pump fit my existing plumbing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck the suction and discharge port sizes and the distance between the pump's mounting feet. Union fittings on most modern pumps allow some adjustment, but a different footprint may need re-plumbing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes California Title 20 affect which pump I can buy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCalifornia restricts the sale of single speed replacement pumps above 1 total horsepower, so most residential replacements there must be variable speed. Similar rules apply in several other states.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I confirm this part fits my equipment?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck the part number stamped on the component you are replacing, or find it on the parts schematic in your owner's manual. If the number differs or is unreadable, send us your equipment model and serial number and we will verify fitment before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow quickly does this ship?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn-stock items ship from our US warehouse on business days. 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