What does a Franklin control box do?

What does a Franklin control box do?

Franklin control boxes provide long-lasting, reliable operation for best system performance. Standard and Deluxe boxes are for 1 hp – 15 hp single-phase water systems that use standard/ heavy-duty pressure switches, level switches or other pilot devices.

How do I know if my well pump control box is bad?

Some of the most common indicators of a faulty well pump and pressure tank include:

1. Fluctuations in water pressure throughout the home.
2. Strange noises or rapid clicking sounds coming from the tank.
3. Spitting faucets.
4. Scalding shower water.
5. High electric bills.

How do you reset a Franklin Electric control box?

The unit must be manually reset by removing power for 10 seconds. (If you have a Pumptec remote control, this will be indicated by overload in the Pumptec Fault History.)

Why is my well control box clicking?

Watch out: rapid or very frequent pump pressure control switch clicking on and off typically means that the pump is short cycling, usually due to a waterlogged pressure tank. Other plumbing noises around the pump or its controls may be from other sources.

How do you test a well control box?

Turn a multimeter to the “Ohm” setting. Touch the multimeter’s probes on the capacitor’s terminals and watch the meter’s reading. The meter should reach infinite, fall back slightly, then reach infinite again. If it does not, then replace the capacitor.

Can I bypass a well pump control box?

If the pump turns on and off erratically, or not at all, try bypassing the control to isolate the problem. Remove the screws on the box holding the pump control. Remove the box from the wiring attached to the back of the control plate. Loosen the screws holding the two wires to the back of the control knob or switch.

How do I test my well pump control box?

How to Test a Well Pump Control Box

1. Turn off the well’s circuit breaker.
2. Open the control box’s lid.
3. Inspect the control box’s wiring diagram located on the back of the lid.
4. Visually inspect the control panel’s wires, wire connections, relay and capacitor.

What is the purpose of a well pump control box?

The pump control box turns the well pump motor and the Electrical Outlet on or off when the water level control box signals it. The Chlorine Feed Pump runs when the electrical outlet has power, adding chlorine solution to the source water entering the reservoir.