Wiring a jet pump
#1
08-02-06, 05:37 AM
Wiring a jet pump
My Jet pump can be wired 240 or 120. What are the advantages & disadvantages of both. It was wired 120 by the previous owner & I temporarily have it wired 120. Just wondering which would be best when I finally wire it up permanent.
Thanks,
Dan
Thanks,
Dan
#3
08-02-06, 08:46 AM
Actually, a motor uses the same energy whether it's wired 240V or 120V. There's no difference. The advantage is that with 240V, you can use smaller wire over longer runs, so that the initial installation is cheaper.
Ron
Ron
#4
08-02-06, 09:14 AM
The pump label goes along with what mdtalyor stated about the amps. It's listed as 8.8A & 4.4A. So I guess from the sounds of it there is no real advantages or disadvantages as to the operation of the pump. I guess I'll just run it, 120. Seems to work fine & that's the way it was wired when I bought the house.
Thanks for the help!
Dan
Thanks for the help!
Dan
#7
08-05-06, 07:44 AM
Originally Posted by Pumpman
Actually, a motor uses the same energy whether it's wired 240V or 120V. There's no difference. The advantage is that with 240V, you can use smaller wire over longer runs, so that the initial installation is cheaper.
Ron
Ron
I'm surprised you read my post as pertaining to energy consumption.
