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  1. tom.andersen

    Electrical demand for 1/2 hp pump is 1.4kw?

    Ok found the 1400 watts, its apparently correct. It works out to 1400 watts (6 amps at 230 - we are on 240) - exactly what my TRMS metering says. The CSCR control box is only about $120 and will pay back in one year or so for me. FRANKLIN Mfr. Model # 2824055015 So if I want to save even...
  2. tom.andersen

    Electrical demand for 1/2 hp pump is 1.4kw?

    More info: The well is only 60 ft from the pressure tank, and its all 6 years old. Looks like 1.25 " plastic coming from the well to the house.
  3. tom.andersen

    Electrical demand for 1/2 hp pump is 1.4kw?

    I just installed a whole house energy monitor, and was surprised by the fact that my 1/2 hp franklin well pump uses 1400 watts. I never thought that the well pump would use so much electricity. 1/2 hp is after all only 746/2 watts. I guess the 1/2 hp is the 'output hp' of the pump, and it is...
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