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April 29th, 2018, 06:35 AM
#11
Originally Posted by
Bandwagon
95 per hour to put someone in a truck and on the road plus they have to make money like you and I.
Ok, but 15+ hours of labour at that rate??
To install a pump and tank?
I get people need to make money, but there comes a time when its just gouging.
Like when the dealership is twice the price as the local mechanic shop for the same work, you know something is not right
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April 29th, 2018 06:35 AM
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April 29th, 2018, 07:34 AM
#12
You failed to mention whether its a shallow well jet pump or a deep well jet pump. Is it a drilled well or a dug well. Whats the well recovery rate? How about giving out all the information before you jump all over that persons quote.
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April 30th, 2018, 06:04 PM
#13
Originally Posted by
grumpygeezer
You failed to mention whether its a shallow well jet pump or a deep well jet pump. Is it a drilled well or a dug well. Whats the well recovery rate? How about giving out all the information before you jump all over that persons quote.
Shallow dug well (less then 25ft) with a very fast recovery rate.
Im not jumping all over the quote, im asking for an opinion, and from the knowledgeable people in this thread it seems like my feelings on it are correct. To followup, a discussion with another local plumber has confirmed my thoughts. He didnt give me a firm quote but said it would be significantly better then $2500.
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April 30th, 2018, 08:59 PM
#14
with that new information a complete system should be around 1600.00 including tax. Make sure they use brass fittings because galvanized cannot be used in a potable water system.
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April 30th, 2018, 09:51 PM
#15
Originally Posted by
blasted_saber
Shallow dug well (less then 25ft) with a very fast recovery rate.
Im not jumping all over the quote, im asking for an opinion, and from the knowledgeable people in this thread it seems like my feelings on it are correct. To followup, a discussion with another local plumber has confirmed my thoughts. He didnt give me a firm quote but said it would be significantly better then $2500.
To give you an idea of cost,
The price of a Grundfoss MQ 3-45 1 HP. pump is $1,301.33 this is a Stainless Steel pump built in Sweden , top of the line , we have one of these very quiet , the rest that you need is the black plastic piping and fittings that are not expensive and whatever labour is charged in your area.
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April 30th, 2018, 11:08 PM
#16
Has too much time on their hands
Originally Posted by
jaycee
To give you an idea of cost,
The price of a Grundfoss MQ 3-45 1 HP. pump is $1,301.33 this is a Stainless Steel pump built in Sweden , top of the line , we have one of these very quiet , the rest that you need is the black plastic piping and fittings that are not expensive and whatever labour is charged in your area.
The reason the MQ is so quiet is because it is liquid cooled - no fan. The pumped water circulates in a jacket around the motor before it is discharged. You were close when you said Sweden. Grundfos is actually Danish. The price you quoted is the list price and is what the plumber/installer will charge you but you can find them for $900ish if you shop around. The 3/4 HP version can be found for $50 to $75 less. To give you an idea of the margin on one of those pumps my wholesale cost is a hair under $600. Another nice feature on those pumps is they are plug and play - no pressure switch or wiring - all built in. They are also self-priming as long as the bowl is filled. Their only real drawback is they can not handle sand and grit as well as a conventional jet pump and tend to damage the impellers more readily if these conditions are encountered.
Last edited by Species8472; April 30th, 2018 at 11:17 PM.
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May 1st, 2018, 06:54 AM
#17
Great info , will pass along to some cottage folks I know.
Originally Posted by
Species8472
The reason the MQ is so quiet is because it is liquid cooled - no fan. The pumped water circulates in a jacket around the motor before it is discharged. You were close when you said Sweden. Grundfos is actually Danish. The price you quoted is the list price and is what the plumber/installer will charge you but you can find them for $900ish if you shop around. The 3/4 HP version can be found for $50 to $75 less. To give you an idea of the margin on one of those pumps my wholesale cost is a hair under $600. Another nice feature on those pumps is they are plug and play - no pressure switch or wiring - all built in. They are also self-priming as long as the bowl is filled. Their only real drawback is they can not handle sand and grit as well as a conventional jet pump and tend to damage the impellers more readily if these conditions are encountered.
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May 1st, 2018, 08:34 AM
#18
Love Grundfos pumps, great quality and take a licking. We use them frequently in the industrial/commercial boiler industry.
Originally Posted by
Species8472
The reason the MQ is so quiet is because it is liquid cooled - no fan. The pumped water circulates in a jacket around the motor before it is discharged. You were close when you said Sweden. Grundfos is actually Danish. The price you quoted is the list price and is what the plumber/installer will charge you but you can find them for $900ish if you shop around. The 3/4 HP version can be found for $50 to $75 less. To give you an idea of the margin on one of those pumps my wholesale cost is a hair under $600. Another nice feature on those pumps is they are plug and play - no pressure switch or wiring - all built in. They are also self-priming as long as the bowl is filled. Their only real drawback is they can not handle sand and grit as well as a conventional jet pump and tend to damage the impellers more readily if these conditions are encountered.
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