twd000
Well-Known Member
Found a local deal on this unit:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Flotec-1-4-HP-Automatic-Utility-Pump-FP0S1775A/205318267
https://www.pentair.com/en/products...utility-pump-auto-on-off-1-4-hp-1790-gph.html
Top-line specs look good; 1/4 HP, 1790 GPH. THe only thing that concerns me is the controller that sounds like it is designed to prevent short-cycling while still acting as a float switch to turn on when it detects water:
"The IntelliPumpTM is fully automatic in operation. The “smart” controller starts the pump every 2-1/2 minutes and causes it to run for 5 seconds. If it senses that there is no water to the pump, it stops. If it senses water, it continues to run until the water is pumped down to 1/4” deep, and then it stops. It then goes into a 7-minute quick-detection cycle, starting 4 times the first minute, twice the second minute, and once a minute for the next 5 minutes. If by the last check it has not detected water, it resumes its cycle (running 5 seconds every 2-1/2 minutes) until it senses water again. NOTICE When you plug the pump into the wall outlet, it will start and run for 5 seconds. It will then cycle as described above. If the unit is put in the water and started, interrupting the water flow into the pump during the 5-second water sensing run will cause it to wait 2-1/2 minutes before restarting"
Since I will be recirculating 2-3 gallons of PBW solution into the bucket, the water level will never go below 1/4" deep...so do you think this will run continuously until I turn it off with a switch?
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Flotec-1-4-HP-Automatic-Utility-Pump-FP0S1775A/205318267
https://www.pentair.com/en/products...utility-pump-auto-on-off-1-4-hp-1790-gph.html
Top-line specs look good; 1/4 HP, 1790 GPH. THe only thing that concerns me is the controller that sounds like it is designed to prevent short-cycling while still acting as a float switch to turn on when it detects water:
"The IntelliPumpTM is fully automatic in operation. The “smart” controller starts the pump every 2-1/2 minutes and causes it to run for 5 seconds. If it senses that there is no water to the pump, it stops. If it senses water, it continues to run until the water is pumped down to 1/4” deep, and then it stops. It then goes into a 7-minute quick-detection cycle, starting 4 times the first minute, twice the second minute, and once a minute for the next 5 minutes. If by the last check it has not detected water, it resumes its cycle (running 5 seconds every 2-1/2 minutes) until it senses water again. NOTICE When you plug the pump into the wall outlet, it will start and run for 5 seconds. It will then cycle as described above. If the unit is put in the water and started, interrupting the water flow into the pump during the 5-second water sensing run will cause it to wait 2-1/2 minutes before restarting"
Since I will be recirculating 2-3 gallons of PBW solution into the bucket, the water level will never go below 1/4" deep...so do you think this will run continuously until I turn it off with a switch?