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Beam Central Vacuum Motor – Model 178 – Lamb Ametek 116472

$150.00

Features:
Two-stage fan
120 volts
Double insulation
5.7 inch diameter fan
Double ball bearings

SKU: BCV178 Categories: , Brands: .

Description

This genuine Lamb Ametek motor is designed for your Beam Central Vacuum unit model 178. It is a 5.7, 145 mm 2-Stage bypass discharge design. It is Lamb Ametek model 116472. Like many of these motors, this particular model is compatible with the following makes/models:

AirKing AKCVQZ15 AirKing AKCVQZ35 AirKing AKCV35 AirKing AKCVP35
AirVac AV195 AirVac AV400 AirVac AV425 AirVac AV425A
AirVac AV2500 AirVac FX2000 AirVac FX5800 AirVac ZX5800
AstroVac MK-I AstroVac SR-42 Beam 78 Beam 100
Beam 167 Beam 167C Beam167S Beam 177
Beam 178 Beam 189 Beam 189S Beam 189C
Beam 353 Beam 2089 Broan CV-20 Broan V20C
Brute Power Mini 99116 Budd 9812 Hayden 2400 Hoover S5602
Hoover S5610 Hoover S5615 NuTone CV554 Vacuflo 17
Vacuflo 107 Vacuqueen V1000 Whirlpool FB7700XS

 

Additional information

Weight 10 lbs
Dimensions 8 × 8 × 8 in

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