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06-01-2013, 08:46 PM

Timbuktu replied to a thread replaced my wells pump ,Franklin control and Pumptec boxes yesterday. pics incl. in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

Thats cheap for running a pump 24 hours a day, Are you running a pump irrigating crops to run it continuous like that? My electric rates are as...

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06-01-2013, 11:12 AM

Timbuktu replied to a thread replaced my wells pump ,Franklin control and Pumptec boxes yesterday. pics incl. in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

I just noticed in my RV's generator booklet it states the generac will: 1-run a 1.5 HP sub at 2800watts(per hr i assume)= 47 watts perminute wpm x...

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06-01-2013, 10:33 AM

Timbuktu started a thread replaced my wells pump ,Franklin control and Pumptec boxes yesterday. pics incl. in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

This single unit replaced the pumptec and the Franklin control box. other recommendations have been made by members,but this is all they had or...

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06-01-2013, 09:22 AM

Timbuktu replied to a thread pumptec problem in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

I thought Id take a couple snapshots of my water suckin life suckin project I got myself into 7 years ago! Id limit it to a couple next time. Ive...

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05-31-2013, 05:25 PM

Timbuktu replied to a thread pumptec problem in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

ive now discussed, to my satisfaction, the thread" Pumptec problem "and the other" $10 control box". Now that I have a new pump and control box I...

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05-31-2013, 05:10 PM

Timbuktu replied to a thread pumptec problem in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

Thanks Jim

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05-31-2013, 05:05 PM

Timbuktu replied to a thread pumptec problem in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

Thanks Jim

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05-31-2013, 12:07 PM

Timbuktu replied to a thread pumptec problem in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

i decided to look at the jet pump and its a Gould J55 1/2hp 115/230 Just for clarification: Doesnt this mean its either a 115 or a 230?. Why would...

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05-31-2013, 09:56 AM

Timbuktu replied to a thread pumptec problem in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

thanks BobL DonLs recommendation is an exellent idea,but before I act on this, Id like to open this up to other suggestions. Some variations of...

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05-31-2013, 03:09 AM

Timbuktu replied to a thread pumptec problem in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

accidentally wired the jet pump to 220 (my original quote above) When he installed the well pump and was connecting the jet pump(house...

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05-30-2013, 01:12 PM

Timbuktu replied to a thread pumptec problem in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

The well man accidentally wired the jet pump to 220 and when it kicked on it was grinding loud and only ran 20 sec or so( Its suppose to rum 3.5...

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05-30-2013, 11:04 AM

Timbuktu replied to a thread pumptec problem in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

I had no time to wait for further suggestions from this forum in choosing a pump and had to commit to one yesterday so they are putting in the pump...

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05-30-2013, 03:50 AM

Timbuktu replied to a thread pumptec problem in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

5.30 PUMP W/ 45 amps & List of pump choices: Well man was out. He said the pump is drawing 45 amps. He unboxed a new control box just to be sure and...

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05-29-2013, 01:42 PM

Timbuktu replied to a thread pumptec problem in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

ITS THE PUMP ! Ok the well man was out. He said the pump is drawing 45 amps. He unboxed a new control box just to be sure and it tripped off . ...

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05-28-2013, 03:48 PM

Timbuktu replied to a thread pumptec problem in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

What is a resettable protector and wheres it located?

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05-28-2013, 03:36 PM

Timbuktu replied to a thread pumptec problem in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

yes,thanks.

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05-28-2013, 03:30 PM

Timbuktu replied to a thread pumptec problem in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

I found the reference post under the topic"I found a used Pumptec..." heres the reference: Originally Posted by Timbuktu While the pump was...

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05-28-2013, 10:08 AM

Timbuktu replied to a thread pumptec problem in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

i want to ask 3 or 4 other questions regarding my pumptec circut board. Look at the pic of the circut board. Go the the Lower left corner and one...

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05-26-2013, 09:37 AM

Timbuktu replied to a thread pumptec problem in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

Ok,Ill post my results today sunday 26th here here's every excrucitiating detail incase any are significant. yesterday evening i depressed the...

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05-26-2013, 09:15 AM

Timbuktu replied to a thread pumptec problem in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

yes,actually As we got going in the pump problem,other aspects popped up i thought could be contained in their own post,but it sure didnt work out...

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05-26-2013, 07:14 AM

Timbuktu replied to a thread I picked up a used pumptec that looks good. $10 buck was worth the gamble?? in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

DonL :What model of Pump do you have ? PS:Ill have to locate the records or call the outfit that installed it.Ill post asap DonL:2 wire pump...

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05-25-2013, 08:27 PM

Timbuktu replied to a thread pumptec problem in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

wiring hasnt been fooled with in the 5 yrs or more . It has its original pumptec and trip box. The 1-1.5HP. The 2HP I picked up as a parts item...

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05-25-2013, 01:36 PM

Timbuktu replied to a thread pumptec problem in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

Ok done! but it still trips. i tightened all other connections

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05-25-2013, 07:56 AM

Timbuktu replied to a thread I picked up a used pumptec that looks good. $10 buck was worth the gamble?? in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

-------------------------- It stays running with the 1.5 HP box. The 2 HP is only a possible spare

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05-25-2013, 07:53 AM

Timbuktu replied to a thread I picked up a used pumptec that looks good. $10 buck was worth the gamble?? in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

error,this was intended as a reply for a prior post

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05-25-2013, 07:26 AM

Timbuktu replied to a thread I picked up a used pumptec that looks good. $10 buck was worth the gamble?? in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

BobL43 Hmmm sorry for confusion, Ill try and be a little clearer: The pumptec you saw with the burn spot is what is on my well . I cleaned it...

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05-24-2013, 12:07 PM

Timbuktu replied to a thread I picked up a used pumptec that looks good. $10 buck was worth the gamble?? in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

No,the box tripping is th 1.5 HP . The 2 hp was a spare. So i could remove the 1.5 and take it to have it(start cap) tested and if its good then the...

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05-24-2013, 11:58 AM

Timbuktu replied to a thread pumptec problem in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

Oh!......nope! Ill try it. Thx Ok done! still trips. i tightened all other connections

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05-24-2013, 03:48 AM

Timbuktu replied to a thread pumptec problem in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

Friday 24 3 AM I just turned on the well ,as i did yesterday at 3 AM, but it didnt pump water as it had yesterday . The control box switch simply...

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05-23-2013, 05:40 PM

Timbuktu replied to a thread I picked up a used pumptec that looks good. $10 buck was worth the gamble?? in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

I have a Franklin control box that keeps tripping . This has been going for 3 or 4 days now and i only have400 gal of water left in the storage tank....

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