Sewer pumps - 01/08/02 11:59 AM
I'm having a bit of trouble with residential sewer pump installs lately, so i'd like some views from the board.
Excavators commonly buy/install the whole system. I'm usually throw a bag of parts, good luck, make it work.
My problem is, the means of disconnect. I advocate a pedestal for a motor rated switch ( most are 1/2 to 1/2 HP ) made via FS box.
The usual speel is to install said box within the sewers opening ( man hole) . The units I see sold are a cord cap plug-in variety, the ball controls, also cord cap, are stacked to the pump. None of this lives long in the enviorment mentioned,nor is there a encapulating cover deep enough. thus the pedestal & hardwiring. What is the rest of the world doing for this? your $.02 appreciated
Excavators commonly buy/install the whole system. I'm usually throw a bag of parts, good luck, make it work.
My problem is, the means of disconnect. I advocate a pedestal for a motor rated switch ( most are 1/2 to 1/2 HP ) made via FS box.
The usual speel is to install said box within the sewers opening ( man hole) . The units I see sold are a cord cap plug-in variety, the ball controls, also cord cap, are stacked to the pump. None of this lives long in the enviorment mentioned,nor is there a encapulating cover deep enough. thus the pedestal & hardwiring. What is the rest of the world doing for this? your $.02 appreciated