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Posted by JP on June 19, 2006, 8:55 am
Thanks, I found a plumbing supply not too far that has a 1/2hp Franklin
control box. Apparently the 1/3hp isn't made anymore.
Edwin Pawlowski wrote:
> > My question is: The original 1/3hp 115v Franklin Control Box was
> > replaced with a 1/2 hp 115v. Was this ok to do? In replacing the
> > control box, should I stick with the 1/2 hp or go back to a 1/3 hp.
> >
> > History: my home was originally built (in 1997) to be extremely energy
> > efficient, with solar energy panels and everything running on minimal
> > electricity. So when the control box blew 6 years ago, the plumber said
> > our 1/3 hp was too small and that we should upgrade to a bigger pump.
> > Is the control box going to keep blowing out like this because we are
> > using more water than it can handle (I was power washing the deck when
> > this happened.)?
>
> What is the pump size? If it is 1/2 hp or less, you will be OK. Hard to
> say for sure what made it go, but if everything is sized correctly it should
> last. You may want to check the amp draw of the pump motor. If bearings are
> starting to go, it will pull a heavier load and that can cause problems.
> Finding the problem now makes it much more convenient to repair or replace
> than if it goes on Christmas morning.
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