Thursday, September 10, 2020

How Control Panels Keep Pumps Running Efficiently

 

Pump control panels are an essential component of mechanical pumps that are controlled by electric motors. It includes several power components required to control several devices for operational efficiency. These include such as sensors that protect the pump and power components that control the pump motor. It also controls the pilot devices to ensure operator control. In automatic pump operation, additional sensors to monitor the operation may be used. Zoeller Control Panels and Goulds Control Panels are examples of some of the best control panels available in the market.

Pump control panels can be either pre-packaged with the pump, such as sump pumps, or designed for specific applications based on customer requirements.

Features and benefits of Zoeller & Goulds Control Panels

Zoeller Control Panels and Goulds Control Panels should be your highest priority because pump failures can lead to serious consequences. These are the most efficient and technologically the most updated panels available.

At the very minimum, it is vital for you to ensure that the pump doesn’t run dry, and the motor and the pump do not overheat. The control panels are connected to the devices that monitor the process. Zoeller control panels and Goulds control panels are the best-recommended control panels for their advantages for multiple protections they provide.

Your pump needs to be protected against motor overloads. The pump motor current should not go beyond its full load amp rating. Similarly, temperature sensors are designed to protect the pump or motor when they go beyond their temperature rating. It should be ensured that the pump doesn’t run dry. This is achieved with level sensors. When you need to control and adjust the speed of the pump, you have pressure sensors. Similarly, flow sensors ensure that the pump is moving fluid.

A series – Simplex Indoor Panel (BCPA3, BCP1 – S10020N1)

A series of Gould control panels have several outstanding features. It has a high-level alarm circuit. It has a door-mounted silence switch that can be used to silence the alarm horn manually. The door mounted alarm test switch ensures that the alarm circuit operates optimally without the need to open the panel.

The Simplex Indoor Panel is provided with a door-mounted light to indicate whether the pump is running. There is a top-mounted flashing red light of high intensity. It provides 360° visibility or all-round visibility from even a long distance, and the panel is equipped with a corrosion-proof pulsating alarm horn.


 

Goulds Centripro S10020N1, Simplex Control Panel

The ease of installation and servicing of the Gould control panels is ensured with features like color-coded wiring, plug-in sockets, and screw-type terminals.

The user manual provides installation instructions, a panel diagram, and a field wiring diagram to make the panel user-friendly. Moreover, the guarantee of the panel is further ensured with UL and CUL certification available to Gould control panels.

Indoor/Outdoor Panel

This is the simplex disconnect indoor/outdoor panel without capacitors. The enclosure of the panel is optimized in size to accommodate all options. The door's main disconnect has a door interlock to protect the accidental opening of the door in case the disconnect is on. The off position is pad-lockable, and the motor overload protector has a manual lockable disconnect feature. An oversize magnetic contactor accompanies all these, and there is a high quality (Class 10) motor overload circuit protector.

Zoeller Simplex Electrical Control Panels

Zoeller Simplex Electrical Control Panels are 1 phase and 3 phase control panels for simplex systems accompanied by built-in alarms. They are compatible with the non-automatic dewatering pump.

The simplex pumps have various residential or commercial setting applications. You may desire the automatic electrical cycling of your pump for added protection. In that case, an electrical control panel will be required. All systems that use a non-automatic pump require a control panel. When the water level goes higher than the required level, the built-in alarm system gets activated. The built-in alarm system is the most basic and standard feature.


Zoeller Simplex Electrical Control Panels

The single-phase control panel works on 115-208-230 Volts. It comes with a watertight enclosure and a top-mounted alarm light. It has features like an alarm horn, pump run indicator light, lockable latch, horn silence switch, alarm float, and hundreds of other user-friendly and safe features for your pump's smooth operation.

Goulds and Zoeller company overview

The Goulds Pumps has been in operation since 1848 under the name Downs, Mynderse, and Co. The company’s founder Abel Downs, however, started making wooden pumps in New York since 1840. The Goulds Pumps is the largest manufacturer of pumps that have applications in consumer, agriculture, and industrial settings.

Zoeller Company is a trusted and tested name in water solutions. It is reckoned among the oldest family-owned companies operating out of the United States. The company manufactures submersible pumps and systems along with controls for treating and moving water. The Zoeller family is committed to serving its clients with the highest dependability.

Pump Products

Pumps Products is among the largest national distributors of the pumps, motors, pump parts, and accessories. The company is committed to serving its clients with the highest quality products at the lowest prices.