#Grundfos scala 2 problems install
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They put quality and PR ahead of profit.Īs a VFD consultant with over 40 years experience I get a bit disappointed when I hear about people that purchase a VFD controlled pump that is not built to last and more disappointed when I hear people say this is the norm. Engineering companies have a passion for what they build, constantly improve and always striving towards perfection. There are engineering companies and there are 'sales companies'.

I was wondering how your new pump was working? Although it is true that most pump companies are reducing costs and building in obsolescence, not all companies follow this trend. This way you can just budget maybe 50 bucks a month for the rest of your life to cover the replacement pumps.

Grundfos is one of many pump companies who tries to build a Variable Speed Drive directly into their pump, so you won't have any choice over how it is controlled. Keeping it simple and mechanical (no electronics) is the best way to get 30 years out of a pump like that.

#Grundfos scala 2 problems series

Adding a simple mechanical (no electronics) Cycle Stop Valve can make the JP series deliver the same constant pressure as a variable speed type pump. The JP series doesn't have any electronics except for the old reliable 40/60 pressure switch. Grundfos still makes some good pumps like the JP series jet pump.

#Grundfos scala 2 problems install

They made it real easy to just remove the old one and install another one.Īs with any variable speed pump, there is so much electronics in the controls, you could have many different problems. They don't make any money on pumps that last 30 years. That is the exact goal of the manufacturer. But hey it only cost 600-700 bucks, so just replace it every few months when it starts acting up. There sure are lots of problems discussed in the reviews of this product for it not to even be a year old. But I don't see that symptom in any of the instructions. With other Grundfos products like the SQE, when the pressure transducer fails the pump reverts to cycling on and off as if it had a regular pressure switch. It doesn't sound like the variable speed part is working at all. I see where others who had that same problem added some air to the tank, and it seemed to help some. There is a lot of sales information on that pump, but very little on technical instructions. I am wondering if adding a pressure reducing valve to the supply side to keep the pressure at 40 (maybe even set it to 35) might resolve the issue? I do notice that sometimes my incoming pressure is 40, others its 45, sometimes even 50. Could this be caused by fluctuating incoming pressure. Anyone know what it should be set to for incoming pressure of 40 and outgoing of 70?ģ. Could it be the internal pressure tank? It is precharged at the factory to 18.5 psi. Does anyone know what causes this issue?Ģ.

#Grundfos scala 2 problems full

I have 10 more days to return it for a full refund, so if I cannot get it to work properly i will uninstall and perhaps go with a CSV type solution.ġ. But, I've got the SCALA2 installed and would like to try to make it work.

I'll add that I have read the forums and understand there is some difference of opinion on VFDs and grundfos pumps. I've had 5 taps open at once all at 70psi, so when it works its pretty cool.

I open another tap and it seamlessly keeps the pressure constant. I open a tap and it runs until the tap is closed. At other times, the thing runs like a champ.