Plain-pack dry run pump switch..... [RE-wrenches]

[Jay Peltz, Peltz Power]

HI John,

Then use a controller that has a level switch built in.  Shurflo has one,
its a bit pricy but its easy.

jay

Peltz Power
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John" <john at gosolar.co.nz>
To: <RE-wrenches at topica.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2004 4:29 PM
Subject: Re: Plain-pack dry run pump switch..... [RE-wrenches]


> Hi Jay,
>
> The dry run switch is to protect the pump in case that the pump draws more
> than the well can deliver, ie - the recharge rate of the well could be
slow
> at times.
>
> Therefore I'm not considering the storage tank which can be fitted with a
> float switch anyway.
>
> Low amps - I forgot to mention its a submersible pump, likes of Shurflo
9300
> or equivalent.
>
> Array direct - therefore trying to avoid battery back-up.
>
>                             thanks,                John V
>
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> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Jay Peltz, Peltz Power" <jay at asis.com>
> To: <RE-wrenches at topica.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2004 12:53 PM
> Subject: Re: Plain-pack dry run pump switch..... [RE-wrenches]
>
>
> > Hi John,
> >
> > A bit more information is needed,
> > I presume that you are talking with two sources, intake and tank?
> > is this a tank or well?
> > whats the amperage?
> > Array direct?
> >
> > jay
> >
> > Peltz Power
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "John" <john at gosolar.co.nz>
> > To: <RE-wrenches at topica.com>
> > Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2004 2:59 PM
> > Subject: Plain-pack dry run pump switch..... [RE-wrenches]
> >
> >
> > >
> > > Hi All,
> > >
> > > Any ideas for a "dry run" switch set-up for 12/24v water pumping.
> > >
> > > Nothing fancy, just something like 2 or 3 probes/sensors and some
means
> of
> > on-off control, with or w/o a maximiser.   But preferably not
> > battery-backed.
> > >
> > > Is there anything off the shelf that can be easily obtained?
> > >
> > >                             thanks,                John V
> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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