Old Worthington Pump - 6L6 Multi-Turbine
Old Worthington Pump - 6L6 Multi-Turbine
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Looking for service/parts manual for the following pump:
Worthington
Model 6L6 - Multi turbine type
100GPM @200ft head
Franklin Electric vertical submersible 3P-1036B9E
7 1/2 HP 480V 3PH
Weight: 750 lbs.
Used as a sump pump for an Atlas Launching Silo.
Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
If you're wondering what an Atlas silo looks like today, see the links below:
http://atlasbases.homestead.com/
http://killerjeanne.com
http://siloboy.com
Worthington
Model 6L6 - Multi turbine type
100GPM @200ft head
Franklin Electric vertical submersible 3P-1036B9E
7 1/2 HP 480V 3PH
Weight: 750 lbs.
Used as a sump pump for an Atlas Launching Silo.
Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
If you're wondering what an Atlas silo looks like today, see the links below:
http://atlasbases.homestead.com/
http://killerjeanne.com
http://siloboy.com





RE: Old Worthington Pump - 6L6 Multi-Turbine
The good news is that you should be able to get a replacement pump and motor from a number of other pump companies. Goulds, Grundfos, Flowserve, or Layne are some of companies that come to mind.
RE: Old Worthington Pump - 6L6 Multi-Turbine
RE: Old Worthington Pump - 6L6 Multi-Turbine
I have been asking around for a similar pump, but with the ability to handle 'dirty' water. Mostly sediment and small rust particles from cleaning the silo interiors. One recommendation has been for a Grindex Master SH pump. I am not familiar with the brand, anyone have experience with this brand?
Thanks
RE: Old Worthington Pump - 6L6 Multi-Turbine
We looked at a sump pump to handle water with catalyst fines, we went with a Toyo pump which the Japanese use for sand mining among other services, it's likely overkill but my mechanical engineer was pretty impressed when he reviewed it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcjsUa7iamI
RE: Old Worthington Pump - 6L6 Multi-Turbine
http://www.pumpfundamentals.com/pumpdatabase2/pump...
http://www.wcc.nrcs.usda.gov/ftpref/wntsc/Pump%20C...
RE: Old Worthington Pump - 6L6 Multi-Turbine
On the liquid end, cast iron bowls and bronze impellers with rubber bowl bushings are very acceptable for the fines you are talking about; these materials are designed for well pumps that routinely pump small amounts of sand fines, and most likely the materials your Worthington has. Toyo, Flygt, Goulds, Grundfos and many others make good submersibles.
RE: Old Worthington Pump - 6L6 Multi-Turbine
RE: Old Worthington Pump - 6L6 Multi-Turbine
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