This pump only needs a 15amp 240 circuit (14-12g)? Only draws 5.9 amps? All seems very low, which is nice i guess...
745330
Yes, very nice. Motor is less stressed compared to 115 and the amperage draw is less as well in comparison. Almost a month and I'm still pleased with this pump.
745331
Big savings come if you can run the pump around 2100 RPM where it will be drawing approx 2-2.5 amps. My 16 X 32 pool is kept clear with pump running at 1940 RPM 24 Hrs a day. (410 Watts or 1.8 amps at 230 Approx). Your situation will be different but any setting that will allow you to run the pump at less than full speed might result in savings over a single speed motor.
745332
The pump is about half the size of my old pump. The advantage of the pump is runs slower at about 5 psi and uses about a third of the electricty so it runs 18 hours a day. That saves thirty percent . Remember the pool must be turned over at least once a day. The number that's most important is gallons per money. You need to figure out you pool needs and find a pump that will turn the pool over in 16 hours at half speed.(1,500 rpm)
356107
The 14 ga wire is fine, it is good for 15 AMP 110/120 or 220/240 circuits. The problem may be in recommended protection for the pump. The pump might suffer damage if a malfunction causes it to draw more than 10 Amps. 10 amp circuit breakers are not common, so my guess is you will be fine with the 15 amp breaker. Most malfunctions will exceed 15 amps and trip the breaker.
1061899
Using mine on a regular 15 amp GFI recepticle and is working just fine. I beleive it only pulls a few amps. Prob 3 or 4 at most. Been issuing it for about 2 months now for a fountain I put in the lake behind my house. Still going strong. There a lot if muck in it so I have to unplug it quit a bit. Will not burn up but has to be completely submerged and have good water flow to it or it won't work since its water cooled.
687875
I put mine I bought on a 15 gal tank, It says on the pump 60 PSI switch and 2.1 gal per minuet flow. It was easy to hook up and works like a charm.
45637
My info says 2.8 amps at 12 volts. If you need more info just GoogleRule 20R Bilge pump and you can pretty much find everything you need. Hope this helps!
1150866
I'm using it with what I believe is referred to as a two wire pump. It is 240V, switches just the two 240v leads (black and white), has ground screws and has no provision for a third wire. One thing about the low pressure cut out switch on this. It may have already saved my pump. We have some kind of problem developing where the pump is not able to keep up with the flow. The switch tripped a few times then stopped when the condion seemed to have righted itself. The only negative there, not much of one, is that the swich to restart the pump is a little tricky if it trips. You have to find the sweet spot where it engages. In my setup I can here it start to flow so it's not a problem for me. I'm using it with what I believe is referred to as a two wire pump. It is 240V, switches just the two 240v leads (black and white), has ground screws and has no provision for a third wire. One thing about the low pressure cut out switch on this. It may have already saved my pump. We have some kind of problem developing where the pump is not able to keep up with the flow. The switch tripped a few times then stopped when the condion seemed to have righted itself. The only negative there, not much of one, is that the swich to restart the pump is a little tricky if it trips. You have to find... » Read More I'm using it with what I believe is referred to as a two wire pump. It is 240V, switches just the two 240v leads (black and white), has ground screws and has no provision for a third wire. One thing about the low pressure cut out switch on this. It may have already saved my pump. We have some kind of problem developing where the pump is not able to keep up with the flow. The switch tripped a few times then stopped when the condion seemed to have righted itself. The only negative there, not much of one, is that the swich to restart the pump is a little tricky if it trips. You have to find the sweet spot where it engages. In my setup I can here it start to flow so it's not a problem for me. « Show Less
1667556
I have a 13,500gal. I have no issues. I am running a 1 1/2hp pump. I already had this pump. I believe I could go lower. IMO I think it would be fine.
239468
Brand new the pump was able to draw well above 6"... But after it was run for a while (often times dry) it would not reliably draw above 15"... I relocated my pump below water level and it still works fine. It's a little slower than I would like so I may be replacing it with a larger pump.
1085271
The one I put in was rated for 240vac at up to 10amps, normal running I am only drawing about 1.5amps and running at 1700rpmThis is a very quiet running pump, you have to be standing right next to it to hear it run, very happy with it. It was very easy to install if you know electricity at all, I have the veriable speed, which you can program easily to set minimum and maximum speeds, good instruction manual with it, draws way less electricity than old one.
1356810
My system shut off after a couple months of being installed as well (240v). I removed canister and electrodes appeared to have a lot of buildup, so I made a little brass brush on a handle that I could get inside and clean the elements. after doing this several times and rinsing (water came out rust colour), I replaced and it is working fine. Will wait and see how long this one lasts. I clamped it and was only pulling about 2-3 amps initially, but after a couple days it is now up to 10-11 amps per leg.
1588205
It depends on the draw of the pump. If the pump does not draw more than the 6 or 15 amps (depending on the model you purchase) then you should be good.
1903254
Answer is "Maybe" You have to look at the pumps' specs and add their amp draws. If one pump says, let's say 4.5 A, and the other 5.5, then the collective draw is 10. Glentronics switch allows for up to 12 Amps, so you would be OK there. Most average pumps, even two at a time, will probably draw under 12 amps, so you may be OK. Check the pumps' specs carefully though. But, if you ask Glentronics directly, they may say "no". The switch was UL tested to operate with one pump only, I'm sure. Running two pumps, while technically may be OK, will probably void the switch warranty and give the insurance company a reason to deny your claim. For the installation to be proper, the permanently installed pump should be connected to a dedicated breaker and be GFCI-protected, either by the breaker or by GFCI receptacle that the switch/pump plug into, and it should be just one pump. To sum up. If you plug an extension cord into the switch, will the world end? Probably not. But it is jury rigging at best. Besides, most extension cords are not meant to be installed in wet locations, and none are meant to replace permanent wiring.
1911916
I had to take a look at the timer to answer. The rating on it is 15 amp, 1800 watt. So as long as you fall below those max ratings on the timer you should be ok. I bought it because it was the only basic timer I could find with this high of a watt and amp rating that would control a 1.5 HP pool pump, all the others had too low of a wattage and amperage rating. I am satisfied with this timer, its basic, affordable and will power larger items. I had a really fancy digital timer I paid 4 times more than this one for and the electronics in it went bad. I like the simplicity of this one without any electronics that can go bad again.
1588210
Check the amp rating in the pump. These relays are rated at 15amps so if your pump is pulling less then 15amps you will be ok. If not, you will have to wire in a higher capacity relay so that the remote relay activated the higher relay which will activate the pump. And 100' is no problem for the remote relay I hope this helps
1988985
You can set the pump to either 115 or 230 You can make the change by removing the back housing Mine ran on 230 which I think was perset If it trips the breaker at 115 you either have a fault or the breaker is to low It should be a 25 amp The motor does draw a good amount of power
147347
I don't have any experience with the pump referred. Only used it for my phone and electronics. Seems to work for this application.
1507010
I have had my pump at least 2 years now. I live in a RV and about 1 X a week I use the pump. It is good. I would say around 20 Amps but I have never measured. I know that as the amps increase the pump does better