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Do your customers know about the MonoDrive constant pressure option? One of the most exciting products in Franklin’s constant pressure systems portfolio is MonoDrive, which allows you to retrofit constant pressure to existing 3-wire installations. To help you spread the word, take a look at the promotion tools we offer.

THE MAILER

The Mailer is a direct-mail piece that you can mail to homeowners in your trade area. There is space available for your own message or company information. This piece can stand on its own as a postcard, or it can be used as an invoice stuffer to remind your customer that he can upgrade an existing 3-wire standard system to a constant pressure system. 

Either way you use it, you get the message out and get customers to start calling you!

THE DOOR HANGER

Get the neighbors to jump on the bandwagon. While you are at an installation, why not promote constant pressure with the neighbors?  There’s a good chance that they are just as interested in having constant pressure from the well as their neighbor and would be glad to hear that there is a solution for low water pressure. Pre-cut and ready to go, all you have to do is slip this piece over a door handle.

These documents are available exclusively to Key Dealers and can be ordered online at keydealer.franklin-electric.com. Click on Ad Artwork in the Advertising section to place your order; you will be asked to provide your Key Dealer number at that time. During the month of may, there will be no charge to E-Link subscribers for orders of up to 200 pieces.

Franklin’s heavy duty three-phase panels are optimized for water and irrigation applications. The design makes installation and maintenance simple and easy, so there’s no need to spend time wrestling with wires, and adding components is easy. With a Franklin three-phase control panel, you can be sure that your system is set-up according to Franklin’s recommendations.

Franklin Electric three-phase control panels are available from 3 to 200 hp, in ratings from 200 to 575 Volts.

Standard features:

• UL approved,
  heavy-duty NEMA 3R enclosure
• Class R fusible disconnect
• Service entrance rated
• Lightning arrestor
• Motor logic or
  Franklin SubMonitor protected
• NEMA contactor
• Door wind hinge
• Pilot device and
  alarm terminal block
• H-O-A switch
• Manual push-to-start switch
• Easy hook-up

Three-Phase Panel Factory Modifications Now Available!

Franklin Electric now offers factory modification options to enhance and add value to your system. Now you can optimize your water and irrigation applications with the following value-added components, installed in your panel at the manufacturer:

SubMonitor
Designed to protect three-phase pumps by monitoring current, voltage and motor temperature* using three integrated current transformers.
*For motors equipped with a Subtrol sensor.

Omega PT100 Digital Reader
Displays the temperature from Franklin Electric’s PT100 and can be set to trigger an alarm or trip the motor at specified temperature ranges.

Control Circuit Transformers
Convert the supply voltage required to power a piece of equipment to the voltage needed for various control circuits.

Pilot Lights
Indicate when power is on/off or when a motor is in operation.

Contacts
Allow the easy addition of control devices. Mounted on the side of the contactor.

Padlock Attachment for H-O-A Switch
Allows the owner to lock the hand-off-auto switch in the “on” or “off” position to prevent tampering with the pump panel.

Analog Elapsed Time Meter
Keeps track of the total running time of the motor in hours.

Equip your three-phase panel with Franklin’s factory modifications to get the most from your investment!

Franklin Electric thrust bearing technology incorporates unique, trade secret processes and methodology for a bearing system that is application-specific and time-proven. Franklin submersible motors offer better thrust protection than other motors on the market.

Precision Engineering
Franklin has fine-tuned thrust systems based on pump loads over many years. Our engineering experience and manufacturing volume have allowed us to develop and tool multiple thrust bearing designs, suitable for each application. In addition, our thrust bearings can withstand many times more force than their nominal ratings, and each one is tested at 150% of rated load. Experience has shown time and again that each of our bearing systems, regardless of size, has more than enough capacity to handle the requirements of real-world applications.

A Perfect Fit
Just as a small bearing is not appropriate for a large motor, neither is a large bearing appropriate for a small motor. So don’t be fooled by the rating game. Ratings can be a useful tool, but any tool is worthless unless you know how to use it. You may hear numbers such as 300 lbs., 650 lbs., 900 lbs., 1500 lbs.— even up to 10,000 lbs. or more. Just remember that more doesn’t mean better. What is far more important is that your bearing system is perfectly matched to your application. Lower volume and less experience have forced others to adopt a one-size-fits-all approach, but the test of time has shown that Franklin motors have more than enough bearing capacity for durable and dependable performance.

So the next time you put a Franklin motor in the well, you should be even more confident that it will stay there ….because now you know!

As you know from years of experience installing Franklin Electric motors, our 4-inch high thrust motor was developed to handle extreme loads generated by larger pumps in deep-set, severe applications where stress can be brutal.  Years of experience in design and manufacturing submersible motors have been incorporated into our 4-inch high thrust design so that we can offer quality products that stand up to demanding applications.

At Franklin Electric, “high thrust” means the motor’s bottom bearing is rated for at least 1,500 lbs. of downthrust.  4-inch Franklin motors rated 5 hp and higher come standard with this thrust rating, as the majority of these motors are used in applications where conditions are much more demanding than in a typical residential water well installation. In addition, Franklin also offers the 1,500 lb. thrust bearing as an option for some lower ratings (1.5 through 3 hp) to make sure you can address a wide range of tough conditions. (Standard thrust ratings are 650 lbs. for 1.5 and 2 hp motors and 900 lbs. for 3 hp motors.)

While other manufacturers have defined a ½ Hp motor with a 700 lb. thrust rating as a High Thrust motor, this just doesn’t measure up to our definition.

As far as the lower hp ratings are concerned, our ½ to 2 hp Super Stainless motors are rated for 300 to 650 lbs of downthrust, but are tested to over 2,500 lbs. We’ll talk more about that in the next E-Link, but for now, make sure you don’t mix apples and oranges when comparing High Thrust motors.

As we rapidly approach the holiday season, we would like to take this opportunity to Thank You for your business during this year of change.  Franklin remains committed to providing the highest quality and greatest availability of products in the water systems Industry.

May peace and joy by yours in this Holiday Season and throughout the new year.

Franklin Electric

If the motor you just bought says “Made in China” on the bottom…

…It’s not from Franklin Electric!

Time is running out! Pump manufacturers who have not had access to Franklin Electric motors will run out of their stockpiles soon. That means they will have to try to sell your submersible pump with a different motor.

Don’t make the assumption that the submersible pump you just bought is powered by a Franklin Electric motor. If you don’t see the Franklin Electric logo on the motor, you are most likely receiving a substitute that does not have decades of proven experience behind it.

This is a Franklin motor…

Your business depends upon your choice of quality products. If you want the same reliable submersible motor that you have depended on for generations, with the training, field service, and hotline support that come with it, make sure you specify the Franklin Electric motor on your submersible pumps.

Franklin Electric. Ask for it by name!

Did you Know?

One of the core technologies that sets the Franklin Electric motor apart in water well applications around the world is StatorSHIELD™. This winding insulation, protection, and support system uses proprietary encapsulation technology to enhance the motor’s durability and dependability and extend its life.

The primary features of the StatorSHIELD™ system are Franklin’s proprietary encapsulating slurry and the manufacturing process itself. Developed by Franklin through decades of experience building reliable motors, this sophisticated technology combines material and process to achieve superior performance. Other encapsulated motors may look the same, but durable, consistent performance and the test of time stand behind Franklin’s StatorSHIELD™ technology.

Franklin’s StatorSHIELD™ system provides protection in four major areas:

Insulation—Everyone knows electricity and water don’t mix. Encapsulation is the most effective to keep water away from the windings.

Winding Support—Windings can move during start-up, causing wear and tear. StatorSHIELD™ encapsulation holds windings firmly in place, providing stability and support.

Heat Transfer—Heat generated in the windings needs to be transferred to the outside of the motor as efficiently as possible. Heat transfer through Franklin’s StatorSHIELD™ encapsulation is much faster and more efficient than other motor designs.

Anti-Tracking—Voltage surges can cause arcing between windings and the shell of the motor. The path of this arc through the encapsulation material can leave a carbon track that can be a future resistance weak point. The StatorSHIELD™ encapsulation formula helps minimize and repair carbon tracking.

So the next time you put a Franklin motor in the well, you should be even more confident that it will stay there …because now you know!

Homeowners today often ask about product energy efficiency, and submersible water systems are no exception. Your customers look to you for this assessment, and that is why it is important to properly evaluate the power requirements of the submersible motor you are installing.

The operating cost to the homeowner for a particular motor is calculated using power consumption (in watts) of the motor. Some motor manufacturers may advertise efficiency claims based on amp loads, but this is misleading because there is more to efficiency than just amp draw. Anyone claiming that lower amps automatically translates to lower operating costs is not telling the whole story. Homeowners pay for kilowatt-hours, not amps.

If you are choosing a motor based on amp draw, make sure you understand what that means. What may seem to be a competitive advantage could turn out to be a disadvantage when the right numbers are used.

Follow these steps when calculating the cost of operating a submersible motor:

• Determine the Service Factor (S.F.) Watts for the motor model to be installed (this can be found in the AIM manual for Franklin Electric motors)
• Divide this number by 1,000 to get Kilowatts
• Multiply this number by the hours of operation per day to get Kilowatt Hours (KwH) - (assume 2 Hrs. for a typical residential system)
• Check the latest electric bill to get cost per KwH (usually @ $0.10/KwH)
• Multiply this cost by the KwH value to get daily cost to operate
• Multiply this number by 365 to get an annual cost to operate

So let’s look at a real-world example where amps look good, but true power consumption tells a different story. For a ½ Hp, 2-Wire, 230 Volt submersible motor, compare the Franklin Electric motor to the competition:

When the calculation is performed correctly, using Kilowatt Hours (KwH) instead of amps, the Franklin Electric motors consume fewer watts (10% less!), offering the lowest energy cost savings.

See also Franklin AID vol. 24, No. 4, January/February 2007

Franklin Electric is proud to introduce a new homeowner-focused, interactive website. The site, www.constantpressure.com, is designed to inform homeowners that they can do something about the water pressure in their home, directly from the well.
Continue reading ‘Franklin Electric Launches Homeowner Focused Website’

Franklin’s Quality Panel Designed Specifically for the Water Systems Industry

Franklin Electric proudly offers the industry a premium 3-phase panel system solution. This solution combines the superb quality of Franklin’s 3-phase motors, state-of-the-art pump protection technology, and quality components, all in a heavy duty panel optimized for water and irrigation applications. We’ve gone beyond industry standards incorporating new features for 2007.

A spacious layout makes installation and maintenance simple and easy, and these panels are rated for use as a service entrance, so there’s no need for a separate panel. Franklin panels come equipped with all the necessary components to optimize your system according to Franklin Electric’s AIM manual recommendations, providing the dependable performance you expect from Franklin systems.

New Features:

• Meets NEC requirements for use as Service Entrance Equipment
• NEMA contactor
• Heavier gauge steel
• Expanded range of available ratings from 3-200 hp and 200-575 Volts
• Built with state-of-the-art motor logic protection

Standard Features:

• Fully approved UL, heavy duty NEMA 3R
• Equipped with lightning arrestor, door wind hinge, and H-O-A switch
• Designed with a pilot device and alarm terminal
• Uses manual push-to-start and hand-off-auto switch
• Additional options include: SubMonitor protection and face mount display, control power transformer, and extended warranty

For more information about the 3-phase panel system solution, please contact your local Franklin Electric Territory Manager, visit us online at www.franklin-electric.com or click to view the 3-Phase Panel Flyer.

SubDrive NEMA 4
Constant Pressure in Outdoor Environments

For optimal performance and protection in unpredictable seasonal weather, Franklin’s SubDrive with NEMA 4 rated enclosure is your weatherproof solution.

Designed for the toughest outdoor applications, the NEMA 4 enclosure protects against seasonal weather conditions such as:

• Rain, sleet, snow, and external ice
• Splashing or hose-directed water
• Falling dirt or windblown dust
• Enclosure corrosion

Developed to handle single-phase input with three-phase drive output, SubDrive is perfect for applications where constant pressure is essential.

Applications:

• Residential Homes
• Restaurants
• Small Factories
• Car Washes
• Wastewater Treatment
• Processing and Preparation Operations
• Industrial Process Controls

For more information about SubDrive NEMA 4 products, please contact your local Franklin Electric Territory Manager, visit us online at www.franklin-electric.com or click to view our Watertight Constant Pressure For All Seasons Flyer.

New Features Enhance QD Pumptec Protection

Through our program of continuous improvement, Franklin has updated QD Pumptec to allow the user to choose the standard factory calibration for underload or to custom calibrate for a particular system. New control knobs make it easy to access and adjust sensitivity and time-out settings. Exclusively designed for Franklin QD Relay Control Boxes, QD Pumptec is a solid-state sensing device that monitors motor load and automatically shuts off a Franklin single-phase, 3-wire motor when dry well conditions are detected. QD Pumptec will protect the life of your 4-inch pump and reduces the odds that you will ever have to see the motor again. QD Pumptec plugs easily into any 3-wire QD Relay control box without additional wiring or tools, providing protection you can count on.

Features include:

• Microcomputer technology for continuous monitoring and protection.
• Protection against pump burnout from dry well conditions
• Protection from damaging high and low line voltage conditions
• Enhanced deep set well protection
• Sensitivity and timeout adjustments for unusual well conditions

For information on single-phase pump protection, click here to view other Pumptec Products or contact your Franklin Electric representative.

SubDrive Duplex Alternator with NEMA 4 Enclosure

Franklin Electric’s new SubDrive Duplex Alternator provides water systems professionals the ability to alternate between two parallel pump/motor assemblies controlled by separate SubDrives. The SubDrive Duplex Alternator is ideal for applications requiring redundant systems, such as schools, hospitals, restaurants, and small municipal water systems.

The Alternator switches between the two SubDrive pump systems based on the user’s selected run time, evenly dispersing the work load by balancing the run time of each unit.

The SubDrive Duplex Alternator provides:

• Safe operation using a 120 VAC/12 VAC outdoor rating and low voltage wiring connection
• Ability to work with either FE SubDrives (SD75, SD150, SD300) or FE MonoDrives (MonoDrive and MonoDriveXT)
• Weatherproof, indoor/outdoor NEMA 4 rated enclosure
• Push button design, allowing the user to select the interval or complete a manual pump switch
• Indictor lights showing time settings, fault and status for each pump
• Optional alarm contacts
• Simple installation with easy-to-follow wiring diagram and terminal strip

For more information on the SubDrive Duplex Alternator, please contact your local Franklin Electric Territory Manager or visit us online at www.franklin-electric.com.