Kripsol - Koral / Mini Kapri pump sealed bearing 6202-2RSH (SKF) 15×35×11 mm - 6202-2RSH

Kripsol Koral / Mini Kapri pump sealed bearing 6202-2RSH (SKF) 15×35×11 mm

This is the OEM-specified SKF 6202-2RSH deep-groove ball bearing used on the motor shaft of Kripsol Koral and Mini Kapri pool pump motors rated from ⅓ hp to 1 hp. It fits both the front (drive-end) and rear (non-drive-end) bearing positions and directly supersedes Kripsol part reference 10002560.

What this bearing does in the Koral / Mini Kapri

The 6202-2RSH supports the motor rotor shaft radially and takes the residual axial thrust produced as water is driven through the pump volute. Its double rubber seals retain the factory-packed NLGI 2 grease and exclude pool-environment contaminants — chemical vapour, humidity, and fine debris — that would otherwise accelerate raceway wear. A worn or seized bearing is the most common cause of motor overheating, shaft vibration, and eventual winding failure in this pump family.

Which Koral and Mini Kapri models it fits

The bearing is specified for Kripsol Koral and Mini Kapri (Kapri) pump motors from ⅓ cv (hp) through 1 cv — covering the standard residential and light-commercial range of both families. Fit the bearing in both the front and rear positions; the source data confirms it is used at both ends of the motor shaft (Av. + Ar.). Always cross-reference your motor nameplate and the superseded part number 10002560 before ordering if you are unsure of your exact variant.

Signs it needs replacing

Replace this bearing immediately if you hear a persistent grinding or rumbling from the motor that is distinct from normal impeller noise, if the motor casing runs abnormally hot during a normal filtration cycle, or if you detect lateral play in the shaft when the pump is switched off. Delayed replacement risks secondary damage to the mechanical seal, rotor windings, and pump body.

How to install it

Switch off and isolate the pump from mains power and close the isolation valves before you begin. Remove the motor end-bells to expose both bearing seats, then use a bearing puller or a correctly sized driver tube to press out the old bearing without loading the balls. Press the new 6202-2RSH in squarely, applying force only to the outer ring when fitting into the housing, and only to the inner ring when pressing onto the shaft. Reassemble end-bells, torque the through-bolts evenly, and run the pump briefly to confirm quiet operation.

Why genuine SKF specification matters here

Kripsol specifies the SKF 6202-2RSH because its dimensional tolerances, seal lip contact force, and grease fill are matched to the motor’s design speed and thermal envelope. Substituting a lower-grade 6202 bearing risks premature seal failure and early fatigue spalling in the wet, chemically active pool environment. This listing supplies the bearing to the original SKF 6202-2RSH standard, ensuring the geometry and internal clearance are correct for the Koral / Mini Kapri motor shaft.