[RE-wrenches] Sta-Rite Submersible Well Pump

[Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar]

Unless it is a very large offgrid system I agree with Brad. Also if the
electrics fail, are they underground?

I would typically pump to a tank and then drain to a surface pump and
pressure tank/switch at the home.


Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
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> Dana,
>
> For off grid you may not want to use the constant pressure pumps. They
> will
> run a little bit, a lot of the time to keep the pressure constant. I think
> it might be more efficient to use a pressure switch and regular pressure
> tank. Anyone with experience in this?
>
> Brad
>
> On Wed, Apr 26, 2017 at 8:32 PM, Dana <dana at solarwork.com> wrote:
>
>> 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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