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The unit will maintain your settings even if power is lost! The unit has 4 AA batteries inside. The batteries will NOT run a program when power is lost or disconnected. However, if power is lost to the unit during a purge cycle, the battery backup will ensure the valve is closed after the cycle...

My AP-75 purge valve is setup for program <9> and <E> as frequency. Program <9> means the purge valve will be activated ONCE every 24 hours and <E> indicates the valve will open for 25 seconds once the purge cycle is activated.

I also like the idea of having a water meter for my well. However, I wouldn't want one if it would introduce very much friction loss. If the friction loss would be considered negligible OR have very little effect on pressure (less than 1 PSI), then I might look into getting one as well. Can...

Over the years, I've had two 1HP control boxes that came with the following installed inside the box: https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-JOSLYN-MFG-SECONDARY-SURGE-PROTECTOR-J9200-1-NEW/164015373231?hash=item263013fbaf:g:GN8AAOSwlq9eDeVq I've also purchased a couple of the same a number of years...

If it were me and IF the sprinklers you're using have interchangeable nozzles, I would simply replace the existing nozzles with a little larger nozzle. This will allow you to determine the nozzle size required to keep the pump running continuously and at a suitable pressure. This is what I did...

Not trying to steal this thread, but I have a question for LLigetfa: In reference to the pressure range of a pressure switch - do you feel it's critical to maintain no more than a 20 PSI range on the pressure switch to eliminate the possibility of "torturing" the diaphragm in the pressure tank...

Thanks so very much Valveman!!!!!! Just out of curiosity, is there a video OR online procedure/web link for checking and refilling a pump motor you can recommend or share. I would very much like to see or read about the process. Thanks again!

5- Or, is it not recommended to purchase a motor (even one that was just manufactured) and let it sit until needed ………. especially when the sit time might be several years?????

1- Wet end is a Flint & Walling 10 GPM (used 6 years when old motor failed - wet end in great condition) 2- Old pump has already been replaced with a new F&W 10 GPM pump & motor 3- I was thinking of getting a replacement motor for my old wet end so that I would have a complete spare for...

This is a 4" PVC cased well ……………. fully cased top to bottom. However, can someone answer my earlier question: I've come across a fairly good price on a NEW, but not in the original box Goulds/Centripro 1HP 4 wire submersible motor. The individual states the motor is about 2 years old. The...

I've come across a fairly good price on a NEW, but not in the original box Goulds/Centripro 1HP 4 wire submersible motor. The individual states the motor is about 2 years old. The motor brand is CENTRIPRO Is Centripro the motor used by Goulds??? Or does Goulds make their own brand???

Thanks Reach! However, this is a 4" well, so I can't put a sleeve on the pump.

Thanks Valveman! I try to locate a good price on either a Franklin, Goulds or Pentair.

That's great! Should I get a Franklin motor OR most any brand will do?? On the other hand, is there any particular brands I should steer clear of?

My purpose for this post is to decide if it is reasonable or wise to order a motor for my 6 year old pump head: * The pump end was an F&W 10 GPM (model: 4F10S10301) * At the time the Franklin motor failed, the pump end was functioning perfectly * After removing the pump motor, the pump end...