Franklin VN5-8 1.5 kW 230 V 5-inch Submersible Pump with Float Switch

The Franklin Electric VN5-8 is a 5-inch stainless-steel close-coupled multistage submersible pump for clean-water transfer, irrigation, pressure boosting, rainwater recovery, sprinklers and wash-down systems. This version has a 1.5 kW, 230 V single-phase motor, float switch and 20 m power cable.

Verified VN Series specification

• Nominal flow family: 5 m³/h
• Stated operating flow range: 2.5 to 7.0 m³/h
• 1¼-inch Rp threaded discharge
• Maximum immersion depth: 17 m with the supplied 20 m cable
• Liquid temperature range: -5°C to 40°C
• Maximum operating pressure: 12 bar
• Maximum stated solids size: 2 mm, with sand content up to 50 g/m³
• IP68 motor and plug-in float-level control

50 Hz duty point: Franklin’s table gives 61.5 m head at 5 m³/h for this exact model. The listed electrical input (P1) is 2.08 kW, distinct from the motor output in the title. Allow for pipe losses and required delivery pressure when selecting the pump.

Select the pump from the required flow and total dynamic head using the VN5-8 performance curve. Confirm the exact water-quality approval where drinking water is involved. Provide the correct electrical protection, allow the float to move freely and never lift the pump by its cable.