Recent content by Lancer308

Jmastron, you say that you received your $100 rebate check from S.M.U.D, and you left the 'salesperson/installer" section blank because you indicate that's for a seperate dealer/insaller incentive. On the back of the new form, (item 7), "Customer is solely responsible for installation of all...

Chief, does your pump panel have (how many breakers) dedicated breakers for two 115 volt legs for the pump, and dedicated breakers for the Surge Protector? Could you wire it by using tandem breakers (share the legs for the pump, with the surge protector) if the breaker allows for two...

Chief, yes I have. S.M.U.D. offers $150 rebate, and the 011018 is listed as one of the eligible pumps. Of course, there is the requirement to demonstrate that it was installed by a qualified technician, and an education requirement. Jmastron (see above) says he installed the same pump, and...

Chief, thanks for pointing to that. That being said, it seems worth it now, to have someone certify the installation. There's a lot of small print there, hard to decypher (hehe). I should be able to get this done and look forward to the new technology/benefits that the 011018 should provide...

Wow, this is fascinating stuff! I downloaded the warranty card, and sure enough; "Pumps purchased online (via internet) will only receive a sixty (60) day limited warranty". You know, my real motive for doing this "upgrade" was to save energy, as opposed to running the old single speed pump...

Thanks Chief, I shall use those custom couplings, I see rubber o-rings on there, I'll button it up good, with provision to be able to disconnect it if I have to. I think I'll contact an electrician that replaced my main service panel, and see if he will inspect and certify my hook up for safety...

Thanks gwegan, I understand. It's fair that Pentair wants a certified installer, so they are not responsible for someone screwing up the installation and frying that expensive motor. I'll research the sub panel/surge protection. Also, SMUD won't issue the rebate unless there is evidence of...

Chief, can you clarify that, I'm not an electrician, but I can follow directions. Surge protection, would that be GFCI?

Thanks John, I thought that pump should work OK for me, because so many people use them. Is the controller part of the circuitry in the pump itself? I'm reading the manual;"There is a capacitor bank that holds a 230 VAC charge even when there is no power to the unit", so it sounds like the...

I may have made a dumb purchase! I'm waiting for my new Pentair, 3hp 011018 Intelliflo pump/motor to arrive. However, I'm looking through the owner's manual and see that the motor is listed as a three phase motor. My electrical service from S.M.U.D. (Sacramento) is not three phase service...