Grundfos submersible pump compliance with NEC [RE-wrenches]

[Jay Peltz, Peltz Power]

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Hi bob,

You might have do install a "standard AC" pump for the inspection and  
then when it doesn't work, replace it with the SQflex.

But I don't know of any UL listed hi efficiency pumps.

jay

peltz power
On Apr 17, 2008, at 5:55 AM, Bob Clark wrote:

>
> Wrenches:
>
> I think we have run up against an impassible roadblock.
>
> Our Washington State AHJ is looking for a UL listing for a Grundfos  
> 6 SQF-2
> pump with the CU200 controller before he will sign-off on his  
> inspection.
> This is a stand-alone pumping system for stock watering at least  
> one mile
> (if not closer to 2 miles) from the nearest power line, let alone the
> nearest dwelling.  It is, however, not a low-voltage, exempt  
> system.  Any
> information we have indicates that this pump and controller have CE  
> listings
> (but not UL).  The inspector will not accept a CE listing.  [I  
> gather this
> is not an unusual stance regarding a CE listing.]  I believe we are  
> able to
> address the other issues (some seem to be non-issues, but he has  
> the last
> word) he has identified in his inspection, but this one has us  
> stumped.
>
> Grundfos USA has called the home office in Denmark about this  
> issue, but I
> do not think they will be able to help with this Washington State code
> compliance issue.
>
> Suggested alternatives, please.  Pull the pump and controller and  
> replace
> with a UL-listed set-up which would be XXXXXX model pump and  
> controller?
> [$$$$$$$$$ and what do we do with the Grundfos pump and  
> controller?]  Of
> course, we have a short turn-around time in which to “remedy” these  
> issues,
> so any creative, (but legal) solutions you can offer will be greatly
> appreciated.
>
> Bob Clark
> SolarWind Energy Systems, LLC
> bclark at solar-wind.us
>
>
>


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