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Red Lion 12 GPM 3/4 HP Deep Well Submersible Pump (3-Wire 230V) w/ Control Box
Model:
14942406
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Features
Inlet Size
N/A
Style
Deep Well
GPM
12 Gallons
- 4" Submersible Deep Well Pump
- Ideal for use with 4" I.D. or larger wells
- Powered By Industry Standard 3-Wire 230V Motor
- Proven superior quality & performance ensuring quiet operation
- Hex Rubber Bearing w/ Extra-Large Surface
- Provides shaft stability and multiple flow channels
- Keeps small particles such as sand away from bearing surfaces
- Built-In Check Valve
- Prevents backflow and ensures system pressure
- Built-In Suction Screen
- Helps to prevent debris from clogging impellers
- 1-1/4" NPT Thermoplastic Discharge Head
- Provides full-flow performance without the risk of corrosion
- Includes Industry Standard Red Lion Control Box
- Eliminates confusion for control box selection
Specifications
14942406
Motor
Voltage
240 Volt
Wire
3-Wire
Pump
Gallons Per Minute
12 Gallons
Outlet Diameter
1-1/4"
Housing Material
Stainless Steel
Impeller Material
Plastic
Maximum PSI
80
Total Head Lift
240 Feet
Submersible
Yes
Engine
Continuous Operation
Yes
Horsepower
0.75 hp
Overview
Weight
28 Pounds
Made in USA
No
Consumer Warranty
3 Years
UPC
010121141827
Additional Model Numbers
RL12G07-3W2V, 14942406
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Product Questions
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Does this pump have a rope tie-off to prevent losing it in the well?
David M.
from Arkansas
March 14, 2018
Answer
Yes, it does. This should actually be a pretty standard feature that should come with any submersible deep well pump.
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I have read that this pump utilizes a Franklin motor, is this true?
Ken K.
from Texas
May 10, 2017
Answer
Red Lion, while a division of Franklin Electric, does NOT use a Franklin motor on their deep well pumps. The Red Lion Deep Well Pumps include a VHC motor which is also a division of Franklin Electric. Little Giant Deep Well Pumps, on the other hand, are also a division of Franklin Electric and DO include the Franklin motor.
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In have 4 inch ID pvc well casing ..your product description says it will fit. What is the width of the pump?
Vince
from Indiana
June 16, 2016
Answer
The width of these pumps average 3.90" and WILL fit inside a 4" well casing.
If you have any other questions, please let me know.
If you have any other questions, please let me know.
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what parts are involved with submersible pumps that can fail and breakdown or if it doesn't work you just have to replace the entire pump?
Sal
from New York
January 22, 2014
Answer
When it comes to 2-wire deep well submersible pumps, the pump starting controls are located inside the pump. Any of these components can fail and cause the pump to become inoperable. By installing a 3-wire pump, those components would be located inside a CONTROL BOX, making repairs much easier when failure of these components are the cause of your pump not operating. Of course if the pump has failed due to burnt motor windings or some other cause, would would still need to pull and replace the pump, but you would have a better understanding of the pump status when the pump starting components are above ground as opposed to 50-500 feet or more, below ground.
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what is the purpose of the control box and can it be eliminated?
Armand
from Ohio
July 09, 2012
Answer
Three wire submersible motors require a control box. Control boxes contain a starting relay, starting capacitors and in some cases overload protectors. Two wire submersible motors have these components built into them and do not require a control box.
One benefit of using a three wire motor with a control box is that some of the components that are subject to failure are located above ground where you can get to them without pulling the pump.
Control boxes should never be mounted in direct sunlight or in locations that are extremely hot, this causes the capacitor life to be shortened and can cause nuisance overload trips. Do not mount the control box in a humid location such as a damp well pit since voltage breakdown and corrosion will accelerate component failure in this condition.
Control boxes are designed for vertical, upright mounting only. Any other position will affect the operation of voltage sensing relays in larger sizes and may result in water leakage.
One benefit of using a three wire motor with a control box is that some of the components that are subject to failure are located above ground where you can get to them without pulling the pump.
Control boxes should never be mounted in direct sunlight or in locations that are extremely hot, this causes the capacitor life to be shortened and can cause nuisance overload trips. Do not mount the control box in a humid location such as a damp well pit since voltage breakdown and corrosion will accelerate component failure in this condition.
Control boxes are designed for vertical, upright mounting only. Any other position will affect the operation of voltage sensing relays in larger sizes and may result in water leakage.
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