GRUNDFOS is a world leading manufacturer of pumping equipment
, has equipped SQE, the popular kit for maintaining constant water pressure, with a wireless communication system. Now it is possible to change operation modes, settings, monitor pump operation as well as receive notifications about malfunctions without dismantling or even walking near downhole equipment.
Ekaterina Semyonova, engineer of household equipment department of GROUNDFOS Ltd“Remote control technology has become an essential part of our daily lives, from remote controls for television sets to complex engineering equipment such as water pumps. The latter is very convenient: once all the fixtures are installed, the cottage owner can keep track of them without having to call in specialists. All you have to do is to download the Grundfos GO Remote app on your smartphone or tablet, which will allow you to change system settings remotely and receive notifications about its operation.
GRUNDFOS SQE constant pressure package for wireless communication. It includes all necessary and correctly chosen equipment for water supply of a private house: economical and reliable borehole pump SQE, capable of maintaining constant pressure at variable flow rate, together with a cable for drinking water, a compact pressure membrane tank, control unit CU 301 for monitoring and regulation, pressure sensor, pressure gauge and accessories for easy installation.
Once a borehole pump is installed, its initial adjustment is carried out using a control unit. The Grundfos GO Remote app is then downloaded to a smartphone or tablet and communicates with the pump via an infrared link. When you start the program, you will see information about the system, pump modes, current power consumption, control modes, pressure setting and, in case of emergency, alarm indicators. The menu offers the possibility to stop the system, receive a report and a help function. Similar options are available on the CU 301 control panel.
Ekaterina Semyonova, engineer of household equipment department of GRUNDFOS LLC“In fact, the “smart” pump SQE adjusts itself to the needs of the water supply and regulates its work so that the faucets always have the right pressure.But there are special cases: for example, if there is a power surge or a power outage for a while. The equipment has built-in protection against such situations and as soon as the power supply is restored the pump will restart, but it is better to check its operating parameters using the app”.
GRUNDFOS SQE series submersible pumps are extremely reliable, because they are made of stainless steel and composite materials. The pump diameter is only74 mm which allows the use of small boreholes diameter76 mil3 inch and thus saves on the cost of drilling and setting up the borehole.
How user-friendly is GRUNDFOS’ smartphone control for water supply? Can it easily be set up and operated by anyone, or does it require technical knowledge?