[RE-wrenches] Sta-Rite Submersible Well Pump

[jay]

Grundfos SCALA2 
its the new version of the MQ pump.

jay

peltz power
> On Apr 27, 2017, at 7:39 AM, Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar <offgridsolar at sti.net> wrote:
> 
> 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.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Comments please.
>> 
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