Red Lion RL12G10-3W2V 4-inch Submersible Deep Well Pump with Control Box, 1 HP, 12 GPM, 3-Wire, 230 Volt, Steel, 14942407

I replaced a 40+ year old deep well pump with this, and hope like heck that this one lasts as long (at which point it will truly earn it's 5 star review ;) ). This unit came with good instruction, a NEW CONTROL BOX (important because the capacitor/relay can cause problems in the motor winding - no point in buying a new $4-500+ pump and reusing the same control box *rolling eyes*- though technically doable), and underwater heat shrink wiring pack.In short, the pump came with all the *necessary* components, went in well (get it? ;-) ), functions perfectly, and shows all signs of lasting as long as the original. There are a couple of things that you may want to get, how much you'll need depends upon your installtion:1) Rope. - With the black polyethylene piping which is currently in use (for the water), it is a requirement to use some 1/4"+ polypropylene rope to support/hold/retrieve the pump if there is a break in the pipe.http://www.amazon.com/Attwood-Braided-Polypropylene-General-Purpose/dp/B002QVSPV2/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1357310104&sr=1-1&keywords=polypropylene+rope2) Wire - Also, not something that comes w/ the pump, but since your deep well pump is going to be installed hundreds of feet down underwater, 'standard' outdoor (UWB) wire is NOT okay. underwater pump wire is NOT something you can often find at home depot (though it probably depends on the region), so if you can reuse the wiring, good. If not:http://www.amazon.com/Coleman-Cable-423380530-Underwater-500-Foot/dp/B008LTKSA4/ref=sr_1_2?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1357311287&sr=1-2&keywords=underwater+pump+cable(or something similar)3) Pipe - 1" / 1 1/4" black polyethylene pipe (available by the 100' roll) is the current industry standard, and is flexible and easy enough to use that you don't need a truck, a rig, or a well 'A' frame to install or remove it (something rounded, and a car to pull/drop oughta do). Some fittings and clamps and you are good to go:(can't find it at Amazon, luckily Home Depot typically carries it in stock.)While my pump was a royal PITA to replace, it was mainly because my pump was old enough to be installed onto the end of ~150' of welded 1 1/4" galvanized steel piping. Yeah. It sucked for a DIYer. An A-frame w/ an engine hoist, a pair of bench vises (removed from the bench ;-) ), an angle grinder (to cut off ~20' sections of pipe), and several hours of backbreaking labor later, I was ready to quit for the night... luckily the installation (on black poly) was vastly easier!So, it gets five stars for coming with *most* everything needed, good instructions, and working well!Follow up: After 35 1/2 months, my pump failed. While this might be considered a bad thing, it left me even more impressed. Pulling up the pump (at the end of the PE pipe) was straightforward, and simple. Diagnosing the failure was easy (because it blew up two new capacitors, and tested with an obvious dead short internally), and Red Lion **stood behind their 3 yr warranty 2 weeks before it ended **. I just got the replacement pump today. All I had to do was peel off the serialized label, attach it to the email correspondence about the failure, and mail it off to them. They shipped back a replacement pump and I was good to go. Yeah the week turn around time was inconvenient, but completely understandable. Now to pull back out the PITA cheap Hallmark pump I dropped down there... sigh, maybe it can wait till that guy fails ;) .

Many reviewers have mentioned that it has a Franklin pump but mine was labeled with a different brand. It does appear that it is made by Franklin or maybe the company that supplies them.I was a bit hesitant to replace my own well pump, but once the old one was pulled out and flat on the ground across my yard, I was able to duplicate the 23+ year old assembly of the one we had put in when we moved into our house. It has been over a month and this one is pumping along and doing a great job. There were clear instructions and lots of details on how to add other items to complete the installation.By the time I was done, I had a well that pumps better than it has in years and I am comfortable in replacing it all again next time!

Pump appears to be constructed of high quality materials and includes an attachment point to connect a rope to ensure the pump doesn't come loose and fall into the well. The 1 HP unit came with a remote start assist kit that contains a potential relay, start capacitor and requires a 4 wire hook up. The installation instructions provided make installation and wiring a breeze. Many pumps have these components built into the pump and if they fail as in my case, the pump has to be removed from the well and replaced. Then you have to be wary and ensure you get a water tight seal when making the repair or it will smoke instantly when power is applied. The remote start kit allows for future repairing or replacing these components without removing the pump from the well...a great benefit since the components can be damaged by lightning, power surges or drops. After 3 weeks of operation, the pump is working within factory specifications and the large number of pump stages moves the water quite efficiently. This unit is a great value for the money, even though the price was dropped $80 since I ordered mine 3 weeks ago. I still came out saving close to $200 by ordering it instead of paying wholesale contractors price at the local plumbing warehouse. Plus it carries an additional 2 year warranty over the other top brand names offered locally.

Purchased to replace my deep well (100') pump that failed after 20+ years. My well was running at 30-50 psi but this pump barely gets to 30 psi and this pump was rated at 45 psi (but that is only at 25 feet). In the description, I noticed that their idea of a deep well is 25'...to me, that's a shallow well. If I want to get a pump that is actually capable of 45 psi at 100', I'll have to spend big money for it but it may be worth it so I get the desired pressure.Update 24 Oct: Pump quit working...pulled pump and noticed heat discoloration on the motor cover. Motor shaft turns freely by hand but motor will not turn when hooked up electrically. Was emailing Red Lion Customer Support but once they determined the motor overheated, I have not heard back from them. This is odd since 'Thermal Protection' is stamped on the motor cover so I would think they would stand by the product they sell.I cannot recommend a product that only lasts 4 months.

Best pump out there for the money. My neighbor and I share a well at our mountain cabins. The old pump gave out and we needed a replacement. The Red Lion - made by Franklin and has a Franklin motor - dropped in and is pumping perfectly at 100'. BTW - this unit is 3.75" in diameter - I had a lot of trouble finding the actual OD and finally had to call the factory. It fit in our 4" ID casing without a problem.

I would have loved to use my pump. I did not actually get to see it work. But after all the hassle I found out I could have saved myself money and used this pump.

Calidad