These motors are built for dependable operation in 4″ diameter or larger water wells.
Basic Features:
- Corrosion-resistant stainless steel exterior
- Stainless steel splined shaft
- Hermetically-sealed windings
- StatorShieldTM resin system
- Filter check valve
- Water lubrication
- Kingsbury-type thrust bearing
- Pressure-equalizing diaphragm
- Built-in lightning arrestors (all single-phase; 200 & 300 V three-phase)
- Removable Water-BlocTM lead
- Franklin-manufactured control boxes available for single-phase motors
- UL 778 recognized (North American voltages)
- CSA certified
- ANSI/NSF 61 certified
- Industry standard NEMA mounting dimensions
Special Features:
- Flow inducer sleeve not required in water up to 86 °F (30 °C) for motors through 2 hp
- Two-wire motors are split-phase designs with integral starting components and do not require a control box; features Franklin’s patented 2-wire BIAC starting switch, which provides reverse impact torque to aid starting in adverse environments and prevents extreme fast cycling (e.g. water-logged tank)
- Three-wire motors through 1 hp use Franklin’s exclusive three-wire QD (Quick Disconnect) Control Box with the patented QD Relay. This relay provides the ultimate in operational life
- Single-phase motors can be used with Pumptec products to protect against dry-run and other installation conditions that can damage motors and/or pumps;see single-phase protection devices for details
Pollution Recovery Option:
- Pollution Recovery motors are equipped for use in monitoring and recovery wells in which hydrocarbons and other chemicals may be present
- Features nitrile rubber parts and other chemical-resistant materials as listed in the construction materials chart
