GregPLC
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I have a utility related question, in regards to pump control...Sounds like it's kinda up Tom's alley... I don't have a lot of experience with pump control, but I've been asked to do a fair amount of it lately.
I guess I can do it moderately well, most of the applications are simple and relatively low HP, usually under 4 pumps.
When running a series of pumps in a lead/lag fashion, should you alternate the lead pump? Some people recommend to me that you want even pump/motor wear. In my opinion, doesn't this just make them all wear out around the same time?
I know you want to start/stop a motor as infrequently as possible, but I think I'm missing something here.....Some people really seem to be STRONLY opinionated to having even run time on the motors/pumps on a particular bank, so much that they ask for Hobbs meters! Is there something fundamentally that I'm missing....other than someone's personal preference?
TIA for any input,
Greg
I guess I can do it moderately well, most of the applications are simple and relatively low HP, usually under 4 pumps.
When running a series of pumps in a lead/lag fashion, should you alternate the lead pump? Some people recommend to me that you want even pump/motor wear. In my opinion, doesn't this just make them all wear out around the same time?
I know you want to start/stop a motor as infrequently as possible, but I think I'm missing something here.....Some people really seem to be STRONLY opinionated to having even run time on the motors/pumps on a particular bank, so much that they ask for Hobbs meters! Is there something fundamentally that I'm missing....other than someone's personal preference?
TIA for any input,
Greg