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When you say 150' away, that means TO the pump, correct? So 300' well would need 230v pump no matter how close the breaker panel is to the well? Thank you!
Yes, that would be total distance that the wire runs from panel to pressure switch to pump. If you’re over 150’ then, yes, it is going to be better to use a 230v motor
115V and 110V are the same, for all intents and purposes. The size of the breaker depends on the size of the pump motor and how many amps it pulls at start up. Yes, it would be single phase
Thanks for the question. Can you clarify what you mean? If you mean, “Can I increase the horsepower of the pump in my well?”, then the answer is “yes, you can.”
As long as you’re looking at a pump that has a 115V or 230V option for the same horsepower, that is correct. The same wattage would be used no matter the voltage.
Did you read the voltage coming in and out of your pressure switch with a multimeter? Pressure switches are rated for 115 or 230 v. Sometimes people wire pressure switches so that just one hot leg is broken by the switch
Depends on the pump. Our pumps are 2-wire pumps, which means that the start capacitor is internal to the pump, and you would use 2-conductor wire PLUS a ground (e.g., 12/2 or 10/2 with ground). If you have a 3-wire pump, that means that you’re going to have an external start box and you will need three conductors plus ground (e.g., 10/3 with ground)
It wouldn’t have been one of our pumps. It’s hard to picture what you mean but I would recommend consulting your owner’s manual or reaching out directly to the manufacturer
Agree. Power company charges you by the watt/hour. NOT by the amp.
When you say 150' away, that means TO the pump, correct? So 300' well would need 230v pump no matter how close the breaker panel is to the well? Thank you!
Yes, that would be total distance that the wire runs from panel to pressure switch to pump. If you’re over 150’ then, yes, it is going to be better to use a 230v motor
240v is better for balancing loads if you’re off grid and have two 120v legs from your inverter(s).
Thanks for sharing
Is the 115 volt a 110 pump or 220? If 110 would that be on a 20amp single phase breaker?
115V and 110V are the same, for all intents and purposes. The size of the breaker depends on the size of the pump motor and how many amps it pulls at start up. Yes, it would be single phase
Can I put a strong submersible pump in my well to pump more water up
Thanks for the question. Can you clarify what you mean? If you mean, “Can I increase the horsepower of the pump in my well?”, then the answer is “yes, you can.”
Hi. Are 115 Volts pump as reliable than the 230 V, or better?
They’re both equally reliable. There is truly no difference in function, quality, or performance
So if I use a 115 bolt pump my electricity bill will not be any higher?
As long as you’re looking at a pump that has a 115V or 230V option for the same horsepower, that is correct. The same
wattage would be used no matter the voltage.
I’ve got a 2hp motor on an air compressor on a 2hp pump and the motor will hardly turn and then slows down like it’s too weak it’s 120/230 motor
Motor may be seized. Make sure you have correct voltage getting to motor - pressure switch on the compressor may not be letting current thru fully
So if my control box is 240 v my pressure switch should be the same mine 120
Did you read the voltage coming in and out of your pressure switch with a multimeter? Pressure switches are rated for 115 or 230 v. Sometimes people wire pressure switches so that just one hot leg is broken by the switch
Do I need 12/3 wire for a 230 Volt pump?
Depends on the pump. Our pumps are 2-wire pumps, which means that the start capacitor is internal to the pump, and you would use 2-conductor wire PLUS a ground (e.g., 12/2 or 10/2 with ground). If you have a 3-wire pump, that means that you’re going to have an external start box and you will need three conductors plus ground (e.g., 10/3 with ground)
Ok but my pump came with what looks like a drop coard with a 110 volt plug in on the end does anybody know where this plugs in At
It wouldn’t have been one of our pumps. It’s hard to picture what you mean but I would recommend consulting your owner’s manual or reaching out directly to the manufacturer