New High Pressure Sensor Kit Now Available

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Franklin Electric is proud to introduce a high-pressure sensor, adjustable from 75 to 150 psi (5.2 – 10.3 bar) available January 24, 2012.

This high-pressure sensor is designed for applications required to pump water for long runs or higher elevations/lifts and is designed to work with the following Franklin Electric drives:

- SubDrive75                    – Inline 1100
- SubDrive100                  – Inline CP
- SubDrive150                  – MonoDrive
- SubDrive300                  – MonoDriveXT
- SubDrive2W

Caution:  Before installing verify tank rating with manufacturer to ensure the tank is compatible with higher pressures. The pressure sensor will produce higher pressures that are not suitable for residential applications. Consult Franklin Electric’s SubDrive/MonoDrive Installation Manual (M1560) for further instructions, warnings, codes, necessary precautions and additional guidelines.

If you have any questions regarding Franklin Electric’s drives and controls, or any of our water pressure solution products, please contact your Franklin Electric Territory Manager, Field Service Engineer, or Technical Service Hotline.

Franklin Electric’s Pump Selector Now Multilingual

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As the first quarter begins, we would like to take this opportunity to reintroduce the Irrigation Pump Selector. By entering in a few pieces of information like design points, fluid properties, and motor sizing, Pump Selector can quickly search across Franklin’s FPS high capacity centrifugal and submersible pump catalog and find the appropriate product for you. It not only provides pump recommendations, but it can also create PDF versions of pump reports, offer cost analysis, develop VFD application curves, and much more!

Both the desktop and online versions of the Irrigation Pump Selector have gone through significant updates to include the latest Franklin products. These updates include, but are not limited to:

  • 4 x 6-13 h
  • Self-priming pumps
  • 6- & 8-inch SR
  • 6-inch, 500 gpm STS

Language support has also been added to both versions. The desktop version now supports English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian, while the online version supports English, French, and Spanish.

New this year, the Pump Selector desktop version is available for download. Download the Irrigation Pump Selector by clicking on the Pump Selector download button located just below the online version of the Pump Selector or click here to go directly to the Pump Selector website. Continue reading →

Series V 4-Inch Check Valve Update

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At the forefront of every Franklin Electric product are the company’s Five Key Factors for Success: quality, availability, innovation, service, and value. To exemplify these characteristics, Franklin continuously reviews available products to ensure that the highest standards are met This review occasionally results in product modification, better aligning an offering to the market. It is Franklin’s goal to make sure product offerings are the best in class and always capable of meeting customer needs.

As a result of continuous quality improvement, as well as engineering lab testing, field evaluation, and feedback from pump installers, all Series V 4-inch pumps have been updated with a removable, spring-loaded Flomatic® check valve in the pump’s discharge head. This modification takes effect in Series V pumps January 1, 2012.

Be assured that Franklin Electric will continue this process of self-evaluation by monitoring product performance in the field. Our goal remains to offer only pumps designed and built to the highest standards of quality, reliability, and performance.

Should you have further questions concerning the 4-inch Series V pumps or any other pump product line, please consult your local Franklin Electric Representative, Franklin Electric Customer Service at 1.800.269.0063, or Franklin Electric’s Technical Hotline at 1.800.348.2420.

Honda Engine Shortage

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In November 2011, heavy floods in Thailand caused a worldwide shortage of certain Honda engine models, supplied for portions of Franklin Electric’s product line. Franklin part numbers affected by Honda’s supply shortage are GX120UT1TX2 (4 hp), GX160UT1TX2 (5.5 hp), and the GX270UTPA2 (9 hp).

To help customers continue to receive product in a timely manner, effective immediately, Franklin will substitute the affected Honda item number with the corresponding Briggs & Stratton item number. (For example: if you place an order for a 90271008, you will receive a 90271108). At this time, the only engine available is the Briggs & Stratton.  If this is not acceptable, Franklin regrets that we will not be able to fill the order.

Please find a cross-reference chart between the two units below.

We will continue to monitor the situation in order to resume Honda engine offerings as soon as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Should you have further questions concerning the substitution between these two product lines, please consult your local Franklin Electric Representative, Franklin Electric Customer Service at 1-800-269-0063, or Franklin Electric’s Technical Hotline at 1-800-348-2420.

Next Generation of 6-Inch Submersible Motors Launch

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Franklin Electric is pleased to announce the next generation of robust 6-inch submersible motors following a successful beta trial in 2011. The 6-inch DR56 line of motors is being released into the latest edition of Franklin Electric’s submersible Irrigation and Industrial catalog.

Effective immediately, the 6-inch DR56 motor construction will replace the 6-inch Hi-Temp 50 °C 50 and 60 hp motors in the Irrigation and Industrial catalog. The 6-inch DR56 motor will be the only available option for applications requiring 122 °F (50 °C) rated motors.

The 6-inch DR56 motors are a result of research and development efforts to improve Franklin’s submersible motor capabilities in handling increasing ambient temperatures, higher pump thrust loads, and lower cooling flow demands in applications limited in available well casing space. The 6-inch DR56 combines a portion of Franklin’s Hi-Temp construction with new features, creating a package capable of providing up to 60 hp while operating in a 6-inch diameter well casing. The 6-inch DR56 motors are rated for operation in ambient fluid temperatures at or below 122 °F (50 °C). As with the beta trial units, the 6-inch DR56 motors will be provided as a single unit with nameplate information for both 50 hp and 60 hp pump load points.

Below is a table of the available models:

The 6-inch DR56 motor is considered to be Franklin Electric’s third available option for applications requiring more from a submersible motor. Due to the additional temperature capability characteristics of Franklin Electric’s 6-inch Hi-Temp 90 °C or 8-inch Hi-Temp 75 °C line of motors, considerations for one of these two constructions should be made prior to choosing the 6-inch DR56 for the application. Continue reading →

500 GPM STS Series 6-Inch Submersible Turbine

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Franklin Electric, a global leader in groundwater pumping, is proud to introduce the new 500 gpm STS 6-inch line of submersible turbines.

The STS Series is the latest example of Franklin Electric’s efforts to continuously improve the quality of our product offerings. The new model features longer discharge and motor bracket bronze bearings, along with a newly designed intermediate bearing boosting the overall performance of this product.

The 500 gpm STS Series 6-inch submersible turbines are available with motor sizes ranging from 5 to 60 hp. In addition to all pumps fitted with durable cast stainless steel impellers, the STS Series features ductile iron bowls, suction brackets and discharges.  The new, low profile up-thrust adjustment bolt offers exceptional up-thrust protection while the bronze motor bracket bearing is protected with a stainless steel sand collar. Available with numerous bearing options, the STS features rubber, Viton, and bronze in various configurations; bronze discharge/motor bracket and rubber intermediate bearings come standard.  The 6-inch STS series utilizes a one inch 416SS shaft as standard and offers the option of a chrome hardened shaft.

The new 500 gpm STS Series is ideal for irrigation, industrial, commercial, or municipal submersible water pumping applications and is supported by the following literature:

•    6-Inch STS Series Sales Brochure (Mi2013)
•    6-Inch 500 gpm STS Performance Curves and Data (Mi3016)
•    6-Inch STS Series Curve Packet available for order.

To learn more about Franklin Electric’s STS Series and our complete family of large submersible pump products, please visit our website at www.franklin-electric.com or contact your Franklin Electric Territory Manager or Field Service Engineer.

DDD Series Discontinued

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After an initial period of evaluation following its introduction in 2010, the higher performing CE Series will replace the DDD series, effective December 31, 2010.

The DDD series will be available until inventory is depleted, and replacement parts will be offered for a reasonable period of time.

The company apologize for any inconvenience this change may cause your business or customers.

Replacing the DDD Series product line is the CE Series. Since the introduction of the CE Series in 2010, Franklin has offered two pump lines that fill the same performance standards. After close examination between these two products, it has been determined that the CE Series offers the greatest benefit to our customers.

Please refer to the chart below for a complete list of DDD Series models being discontinued.

For more information regarding availability of the DDD and CE Series pump lines or any of Franklin Electric’s other small centrifugal pump offering, please contact your local Franklin Electric Territory Representative.

Franklin Electric 4-inch Submersible High Capacity Pumps: NSF/ANSI 61Agency Approval

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NSF/ANSI 61 is the US national standard for components of drinking water systems. Meeting the requirements of this standard ensures that the material contents, manufacturing and  handling are safe and will not cause contamination. For those  in the water systems industry this is especially important, as 95% of products handle water for human or livestock consumption.

Franklin Electric’s primary focus is safety and quality. Franklin 4-inch submersible products have always used NSF/ANSI 61 approved or compliant materials, and for many years our submersible motors have been classified to this standard by Underwriters Laboratories. This past year, Franklin Electric and its suppliers have worked with CSA International to formally certify the premium 4-inch submersible high capacity pump line to the NSF/ANSI 61 standard.

On July 11, 2011 we received notification that the certification process was complete. With the receipt of this certification, Franklin Electric is proud to announce that all 4-inch submersible pumps used in drinking water applications now comply with the NSF/ANSI 61 standard.

For more information on Franklin Electric products, visit our website at www.franklin-electric.com.

SubDrive HPX: Single-Phase

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As a global leader in ground water pumping and water pressure solutions, Franklin Electric is proud to introduce the first expansion to the SubDrive HPX product line. A single-phase SubDrive HPX will join our constant pressure family, available for 5-30 Hp, 230v/460v, 60Hz applications.

The SubDrive HPX is an ideal solution for light commercial, industrial, and municipal applications in need of constant pressure. Used on a private or public well running a Franklin Electric submersible motor, or coupled with an above ground system, the SubDrive HPX offers your customers more options.

Developed with the water well contractor in mind, the SubDrive HPX allows for simple drive selection and installation, as well as easy programming and reducing set-up time in the field.

The chart below provides product information and accessories available for the SubDrive HPX.


If you have questions regarding Franklin Electric’s SubDrive HPX constant pressure system or any of our water pressure solution products, please contact your local Franklin Representative.

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