Grundfos SQFlex with 3000' to float switch [RE-wrenches]

[matthew tritt]

Why not go with an ETA? You can go very far with float switch wiring with
them if the Grundfos turns out to be a problem. #10 THNN should do it
nicely.

Perhaps Windy knows the limitations on this?

Matt T
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From: "erics" <erics at mcn.org>
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Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2003 6:27 PM
Subject: Grundfos SQFlex with 3000' to float switch [RE-wrenches]


> I have a customer that wants to use a Grundfos 6 SQF-2 to pump from one
> storage tank about 3000' and up 250' to another storage tank.
> My question is about the distance and a float switch conductor.
> Grundfos' CU200 float controller can only have a max. of 330' between
> float to controller.  Anyone done this for 3000'?  Can I increase wire
> size?
> Or can I make up some kind of DC powered relay.  The pump would be
> powered by 3 Sharp 165's in series - about 495 watts.  Any
> suggestions?    We'd rather not trench from a neighboring house and use
> AC.
> Thanks,
> Eric Stromberger
> Village Solar and Electric
> Mendocino, Ca
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