{"product_id":"ametek-lamb-122557-00-vacuum-motor-for-md-central-vacuum-199bx","title":"AMETEK Lamb 122557-00 Vacuum Motor for MD Central Vacuum – Part# 199BX","description":"\u003ch2\u003eQuick Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 240 volt Lamb vacuum motor is a replacement motor used in some central vacuum brands and models, including select MD central vacuum systems. It is a brand new original motor and includes a wire set with spades for connection to the motor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable from \u003cstrong\u003eAce Vacuums\u003c\/strong\u003e, with help matching parts to your MD 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\u003eLamb 122557-00 original motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e240 volt motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 fan stages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes wire set with spades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits MD M575H2 (240V)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay be marked 2557 or 12-2557\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 122557-00 vacuum motor is a replacement motor for certain central vacuum units, including the MD M575H2 (240V). This is a new Lamb Ametek original motor, not a rebuilt motor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt includes a wire set with spade connectors to attach to the motor. The other end is recommended to be spliced to the old wire using wire nuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon signs that replacement may be needed include a mini breaker popping, electrical smell, excessive blue sparks from the motor top, a click without startup, or a motor that shuts down and works again later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal replacement motor:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a brand new Lamb Ametek original motor, not a rebuilt unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e240 volt operation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed as a 240 volt vacuum motor replacement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWire set included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes a wire set with spades to connect to the motor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits select MD systems:\u003c\/strong\u003e Listed for use with the MD M575H2 (240V) central vacuum model.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecognizable alternate markings:\u003c\/strong\u003e This motor may also be labeled 2557 or 12-2557.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrushes can be replaced:\u003c\/strong\u003e The carbon motor brushes on this motor can be replaced before the motor is on its last legs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMD Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis part is listed as the match for these MD central vacuum power units:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMD M575H2 (240V)\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\u003ePart number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e122557-00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHertz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50-60\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\u003e5.7 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWaterlift\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e132.2 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e126.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAirWatts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e547\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFits MD model\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMD M575H2 (240V)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility note\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncludes AirMaster and Modern Day\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 worn or failing 240 volt vacuum motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMD M575H2 (240V) central vacuum systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnits showing blue sparks, electrical smell, or repeated shutdown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatching a motor marked 122557-00, 2557, or 12-2557\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNot Ideal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for systems unless the motor specification matches 240 volt requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for buyers who need a rebuilt motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatibility should be checked if your MD central vacuum model is not listed\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 MD 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 122557-00 Vacuum Motor for MD 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;\"\u003eIs this a new or rebuilt motor?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a brand new Lamb Ametek original motor, not a rebuilt motor.\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 MD central vacuum model does this fit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis motor is listed for the MD M575H2 (240V). If your MD central vacuum model is not listed, confirm your model and motor requirements 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;\"\u003eWhat voltage is this motor?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a 240 volt motor.\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 include wiring?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It includes a wire set with spades to connect to the motor, and the other end is recommended to be spliced to the old wire using wire nuts.\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;\"\u003eAre there alternate numbers on this motor?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. This motor may say 2557 or 12-2557.\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 signs that this motor needs replacement?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePossible signs include a mini breaker popping, an electrical smell, excessive blue sparks from the motor top, hearing only a click, or the motor shutting down on its own and working again later.\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;\"\u003eIf I hear no click, is the motor always bad?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. If you do not hear a click, the relay most likely needs to be replaced and the motor may be fine.\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 brushes be replaced on this motor?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. 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