Old Worthington Pump - 6L6 Multi-Turbine

[Atlasmissile]

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

 

[psv1990]

You are unfortunately looking for an obsolete pump and motor. Worthington pumps is owned by Flowserve and they may or may not have manuals available and most likely do not have parts. The Franklin motor has a new model number and has been upgraded from the one you have listed.

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.

 

[chicopee]

I thought that AtlasCapco bought out Worthington Pump.

 

[Atlasmissile]

Yes, the pump is obsolete and probably non-operative after being submerged for 35+ years in 160' of water. Was just looking for anyone with information.

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

 

[TD2K]

Sorry, I can't help you with that pump.

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

 

[QualityTime]

try this

http://www.pumpfundamentals.com/pumpdatabase2/pump-search.php

http://www.wcc.nrcs.usda.gov/ftpref/wntsc/Pump Curves/Worthington/3600/

 

[DubMac]

ALthough Worthington name is no longer used; most of the older bowl/impeller patterns are still in use by Flowserve, just under another name. Also look for Worthington de Mexico (WDM) on the internet. This was an old WOrthington licensee that has all of the exact bowls/impellers you are looking for. They may now be owned by Ruhrpumpen.

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.

 

[chicopee]

A little late for this reply, however, we have used air lift pumps to suck out sediments in cofferdams. Simple in construction with no moving parts in water. Just need a properly sized air compressor.

 

[Artisi]

Grindex, excellent pump, but doubt that you can get the head of 200ft - but worth checking.

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