{"product_id":"ametek-lamb-117478-vacuum-motor-for-beam-central-vacuum-201p","title":"AMETEK Lamb 117478 Vacuum Motor for Beam Central Vacuum – Part# 201P","description":"\u003ch2\u003eQuick Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 117478 Lamb motor is a brand-new replacement motor for select central vacuum systems and blowers. It fits listed Beam models and replaces the 117549 motor with higher stated airwatts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable from \u003cstrong\u003eAce Vacuums\u003c\/strong\u003e, with help matching parts to your Beam central vacuum system at our Fairfax and Leesburg, VA showrooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Lamb Ametek 117478 motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo fan stages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e110–120V, 50–60 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e549 AirWatts and 115.8 CFM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaces motor 117549\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon motor brushes can be replaced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 117478 Lamb Ametek motor is used in select SilentMaster, Beam, Electrolux, and Vacuflo central vacuum systems. It may also be marked 7478 or 11-7478, and is compatible with 117478 motors such as the 117478-12.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis brand-new motor installs with three bolts and a couple of wires. The carbon brushes are replaceable, and the motor can replace a 117549 motor when the system and fit are confirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplacement motor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Replaces the Lamb 117549 motor and provides 549 AirWatts compared with the 117549 motor’s stated 483 AirWatts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroad system compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Listed for select SilentMaster, Beam, Electrolux, and Vacuflo systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeam model fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits the listed Beam 2875, 310, 387, and 875 models in 120V versions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo fan stages:\u003c\/strong\u003e The motor has two fan stages for central vacuum applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplaceable brushes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its carbon motor brushes can be replaced before the motor reaches the end of its service life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStraightforward installation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Replacement involves three bolts and a couple of wires.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBeam Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis part is listed as the match for these Beam central vacuum models:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeam 2875 (120V)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeam 310 (120V)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeam 387 (120V)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeam 875 (120V)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the model number on your power unit label before ordering. Our team can confirm the match if you are unsure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAMETEK Lamb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotor part number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e117478\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlternate markings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7478 or 11-7478\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible motor numbers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e117478, including 117478-12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReplacement for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e117549\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFan stages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottom diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.2 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110–120V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50–60 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7-3\/4 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBolt height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-3\/4 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWaterlift\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAirflow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e115.8 CFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAirwatts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e549\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eListed Beam models\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2875 (120V), 310 (120V), 387 (120V), 875 (120V)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCore trade-in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAuthorized Dealer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAce Vacuums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacing a failed 117478 or 117549 central vacuum motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListed 120V Beam models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect SilentMaster, Electrolux, and Vacuflo systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSystems showing motor failure symptoms such as electrical smell or excessive blue sparks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNot Ideal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSystems that do not match the listed motor or model specifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallations where the motor’s voltage and physical fit have not been confirmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacing a relay when the motor itself is still operating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Ace Vacuums\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you purchase from \u003cstrong\u003eAce Vacuums\u003c\/strong\u003e, you receive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentral vacuum parts matched to your Beam system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelp choosing the right hose, tools and inlet parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnowledgeable support before and after the sale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipping or pickup at our Fairfax and Leesburg showrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Online \u0026amp; In-Store\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAMETEK Lamb 117478 Vacuum Motor for Beam Central Vacuum\u003c\/strong\u003e is available online and in-store through \u003cstrong\u003eAce Vacuums\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVisit Our Showrooms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFairfax, VA:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11110 Main St, Fairfax, VA 22030\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeesburg, VA:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 Fort Evans Rd NE, Leesburg, VA 20176\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCall 703-997-9292 (ext. 1 Fairfax, ext. 2 Leesburg).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ace-faq\" style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 14px 0;\" name=\"ace-faq-accordion\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; display: list-item;\"\u003eWhich Beam models does this motor fit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe record lists Beam 2875, 310, 387, and 875 models, all in 120V versions. Confirm your model before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ace-faq\" style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 14px 0;\" name=\"ace-faq-accordion\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; display: list-item;\"\u003eIs this a genuine Beam motor?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. This is an AMETEK Lamb motor listed for use with select Beam central vacuum systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ace-faq\" style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 14px 0;\" name=\"ace-faq-accordion\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; display: list-item;\"\u003eWhat motors does the 117478 replace?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 117478 can replace motor 117549 and is also compatible with 117478 motors, including 117478-12.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ace-faq\" style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 14px 0;\" name=\"ace-faq-accordion\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; display: list-item;\"\u003eWhat are the motor’s electrical specifications?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe motor is rated for 110–120V, 50–60 Hz, and 13.5 amps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ace-faq\" style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 14px 0;\" name=\"ace-faq-accordion\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; display: list-item;\"\u003eHow do I know if my motor may need replacement?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePossible signs include a popping mini breaker, electrical smell, excessive blue sparks from the motor top, hearing only a click, or a motor that shuts down and later works again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ace-faq\" style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 14px 0;\" name=\"ace-faq-accordion\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; display: list-item;\"\u003eCan the motor brushes be replaced?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The Lamb 117478 has carbon motor brushes that can be replaced, and two brushes are needed for a brush replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ace-faq\" style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 14px 0;\" name=\"ace-faq-accordion\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; display: list-item;\"\u003eIs installation difficult?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe record describes installation as involving three bolts and a couple of wires. Follow the appropriate replacement instructions for your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ace-faq\" style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 14px 0;\" name=\"ace-faq-accordion\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; display: list-item;\"\u003eDoes this motor fit every Beam central vacuum?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo fit is universal. 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