Motor Brush (117478, 117500, 117549-12)

The Hide-A-Hose MD Motor Brush (117478, 117500, 117549-12) is a replacement carbon motor brush for compatible Lamb Ametek blower and vacuum motors 117478, 117500, 117549, and 117549-12. Built In Vacuum lists this brush specifically for that motor family and notes that it is sold individually, while compatible motor pages state you need to buy two brushes per motor service. The page also notes that color may vary.

Key Features:

• Genuine replacement motor brush for Lamb Ametek motors 117478, 117500, 117549, and 117549-12.
• Sold individually; price is for a single brush.
• Compatible motor page for 117549-12 says you will need to buy two brushes.
• Built In Vacuum recommends checking brushes every couple of years and replacing them when worn down to about 3/16 inch.
• Color may vary.
• Useful as a lower-cost repair when the motor commutator and armature are still in good condition. This is an inference from Built In Vacuum’s brush-replacement guidance on related brush pages and the general service context.

Specifications:

• Brand: Hide-A-Hose / MD. This is the site brand context for the listed part.
• Product Name: Motor Brush (117478, 117500, 117549-12).
• SKU / Part Number: 213P.
• Product Type: Replacement motor brush / carbon brush.
• Compatibility: Lamb Ametek blower and vacuum motors 117478, 117500, 117549, 117549-12.
• Quantity Per Package: 1 brush.
• Quantity Required Per Motor: 2 brushes.
• Replacement Indicator: Replace when shorter than about 3/16 inch.