[RE-wrenches] Sta-Rite Submersible Well Pump

[Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar]

What has been the reliability issue with Grundfos?  I have not had any
problems with them other than the above ground electronics.

A side question, has anyone found a small (1/2hp) above ground household
pump that is soft start and reasonably priced?




> My well driller-well pump guy is offering Sta-Rite pumps manufactured by
> Pentair [as in Pentair water filtration they seem to be buying lots of
> water
> related companies].
>
> I am curious as to feedback on these, has anyone used them?
>
> Soft start, digital controls, easy programming, stainless steel, 3-year
> warranty, & includes a pressure transducer, so no pressure switch
> required.
>
> My pump guy says he has only had 1 issue on 1 pump in serval hundred
> installed. Almost sounds too good to believe.
>
> A bit less $ retail than a Grundfoss but supposedly a whole lot more
> reliable.
>
> A 1 HP motor 20 GPM pump draws 4.7 Amp/240 VA as it hits a 60 psi cutout
> [1,128 watts peak] though I will set to 30/50 psi.
>
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> Comments please.
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