Wayne and Flotec pumps quality? - Love Plumbing & Remodel
Nov 4, 2006 · One section of the factory is where they tear down pumps that were returned for warranty. By far, most of the pumps were marked Craftsman or Flotec, which are made by Sta-Rite. Alot of these pumps are returned because they don't perform as well as the "old" pump did. No one tells customers of the big box stores that these pumps are downrated.
Wayne pumps. Good-Bad? What do you recommend for …
Jan 31, 2010 · I need a new 1/2hp or 3/4 hp submersible pump for my Deep Well. I currently have a flotec, and want to buy a more reliable brand. Please post your opinions asap; As I have been without water for 3 days until last night when we got a hose over from neighbor. 1 …
What oil in sump pump electric motor? - Love Plumbing & Remodel
Dec 15, 2024 · I have a Flotec 1/6 HP submersible sump pump that I used for various needs. I had to pull it apart and lost the oil that was in the motor. I have done the repair but am not sure what oil I should put back in it and how full to fill it? I it was light weight oil and I …
Flotec pumps - Love Plumbing & Remodel
May 22, 2013 · I am looking at replacing my pump with a Flotec shallow well jet pump - cast iron. Don't know if I fully trust the reviews I'm reading - anyone have any experience with this brand - good or bad? What about the same size pump in plastic? Looking at a 3/4 hp.
Flotec FP4332 new install - Love Plumbing & Remodel
Aug 29, 2024 · A pump can push water a long ways, but can only suck up from about 25'. A submersible would be best for that much head, but they make jet and multi-stage pumps that will do it, you just need power at the bottom, not the top. …
Backup Power and 1/2 HP Flotec 230V Deep Well Submersible
Sep 4, 2008 · 1. Pumps don't like the square wave that most small inverters use. Modified sine wave = square wave with a zero volt gap. 2. You can't tie multiple inverters together. 3. You can use a step-up transformer to convert 120 volts to 240 volts IF the UPS puts out a "true sine wave" FYI: A 1000 watt Toroidal transformer is about $150 4.
New Flotec well pump wiring (2 wire has 3 wires) - Love Plumbing …
May 22, 2013 · I am replacing my old 1/2 horse well pump with a 3/4 horse flotec 2 wire. The problem is, my well has only two wires. A white and black wire. The flotec on the other hand has 3 wires (even though the box said it was a 2 wire) the three wires consist of …
replace/repair jet pump - Love Plumbing & Remodel
May 19, 2014 · I have a flotec 3/4 hp jet pump. It has been getting noisier over the last few years. It is now showing signs of what I suspect may be bearing failure. In addition to being noisy, it is starting to have speed fluctuation. I have replaced bearings before on other types of motors. Is it...
What brand pumps are you installing? - Love Plumbing & Remodel
Apr 9, 2016 · Goulds, F&W, and others only have a SS case with all plastic internals. Not that all plastic pumps are bad, it depends on the design. The floating impeller or floating stage pumps where the impellers drag on the diffusers create the most friction, heat, and therefore the amps don't decrease with flow the way they should.
What is the Best Brand submersible Well Pump (Made in USA)?
Apr 5, 2014 · People have learned how to eliminate pump cycling and make even cheap pumps last longer. So they have to cheapen the pumps up even more. Many are now selling "tankless" control units and VFD's to make more profit and further shorten the life of pumps. There are some pumps that are still working after 50-70 years.