Need help finding 1 hp electric motor for RO

[Dieseldog]

Almost ready to order parts for a homemade RO. I will be using a 265 GPH Procon pump and need to mate it to a 1 hp motor. My problem is finding the motor. I like the clamp on connection but I do not see one at that hp. Freshwatersystems doesn't seem to carry them. Where should I be looking and how do you guys connect to the Procon? Ebay has a bunch but I am not sure how they connect. Thanks, Jim

[Dennis H.]

I got my motor thru automation direct.
Then I got the adapter for the motor to connect the procon to it clamp style.

The adapter is kind of pricey for a piece of plastic, about $75. And a word to the wise, don't try and tighten any of the fittings going into the procon why clamped to the motor, unless you wish to spend another $75.

[moeh1]

Zoro has the fragile plastic adapter, you can usually get some % off during one of their flash sales. You'll need a 56C-face motor to mount to.

[wishlist]

Just a thought but a 265 gph procon only needs a 3/4 hp motor and that's easy to find in a clamp on style .

[jimsudz]

I have a 1 season old 3/4 motor for a procon pump from Atlantic RO will sell for $50 + shipping.

[Tweegs]

Got mine from Surplus Center:
http://www.surpluscenter.com/Electric-Motors/AC-Motors/AC-Motors-Face-Mount/

Best pricing I could find on new motors

[DoubleBrookMaple]

I went with a 3/4 HP for my Procon series 5 265gph after much research to save the cost of the adapter and the extra for the pump. Others seem to have success with the 3/4 HP. If you have a good feed pump which is a good idea anyway it acts as a pressure booster. I have two MES 4x40 membranes that I also saved when I bought them last summer at $215 ea. Some debate, but they are certainly somewhat comparable to the XLE-4040. MES makes up to 16" RO's, and make a hobbyist line that they drive 2 4x40 membranes with a 3/4 HP motor and 1/2 HP feed pump and get 225gph at 200psi.
Having said all that, I may regret not going with the 1HP. I have about $1800 into my RO that is nearly complete, so why not the extra $70 for the adapter and motor. There are no 1 HP 48Y motors...
I got my Marathon 3/4 HP from Zoro with a 20% off coupon emailed to me after I got on their list. It cost $129.88 to my door, if you can get a 20% on their $176 1 HP, and $73 adapter it would be just $200 to your door!
http://www.zoro.com/marathon-motors-farm-duty-mtr-cap-start-tefc-1hp-1725rpm-5kc49tn0063y/i/G2248093/?gclid=Cj0KEQiA5dK0BRCr49qDzILe74UBEiQA_6gA-n5eja6sorYuXsmtS8BMvf63tRbojIQru2-mARoe5xAaAn638P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds
http://www.zoro.com/procon-pump-adapter-kit-3540/i/G3337433/?gclid=Cj0KEQiA5dK0BRCr49qDzILe74UBEiQA_6gA-kJuZ-Q3Vd4TL1EIr8_-FQhMs81iIlWl8s2Qca_RJYcaAmiv8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

[Dieseldog]

Wow, thanks for all of the help guys! I am all set now with pump, adapter and motor. There will be 5 feet or more drop from the storage tank to the filter and pump. Do I still need a feed pump?
Jim

[jimsudz]

Jim , my first year on my homebuild RO I didnt use a feed pump. My procon hp pump came apart at the end of first season. Now i use a feed pump and it runs like a charm. Apparently there was some cavitation going on that i wasn't aware of.I also upgraded to a 1.5 hp motor on my hp pump.

[bowhunter]

The 3/4 hp motor is fine with the 265 gph procon.

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[DoubleBrookMaple]

There will be 5 feet or more drop from the storage tank to the filter and pump. Do I still need a feed pump?
Jim

After all I have read, from folks that didn't, and then did... I did... To avoid problems, and give my Procon a boost.

Eric