variable speed AC well pumps [RE-wrenches]

[matthew tritt]

Brad,

Effluent pumps require "digester" impellers, something the Grundfos doesn't
have. If you try pumping the poop with one of these neat pumps, the results
will require removing more than silt from the pump !

Matt
----- Original Message -----
From: "Brad Bassett" <bsbassett at earthlink.net>
To: <RE-wrenches at topica.com>
Sent: Thursday, November 21, 2002 9:16 PM
Subject: RE: variable speed AC well pumps [RE-wrenches]


> The Grundfos SQFlex (not SQ, they're quite different) pumps made
> specifically for solar application will also run on AC 120 or 240
> (though the control box with "automatic return to solar operation relay"
> is only 120v). They are also very efficient and I believe are showing a
> very low failure rate. I may even try one as a septic pump for myself
> (not recommended by Grundfos I'm sure).
>
> Brad
>
>
> matthew tritt wrote:
> > David,
> >
> > That would explain part of the problem. The other part has something to
> > do
> > with an inverter running another inverter, or so I was told. But doesn't
> > the
> > variable drive of the Grundfos use something in that order?
> >
> > Matt
> >
>
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