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Can I use a control box brand different than that of my submersible motor? The short answer is yes but with one caveat, check that the full load amp rating of the control box is at least the same as your submersible motor. There are variations in the full load current of same horsepower size motors between different manufacturers.


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Are there different types of control boxes? Which pump control box do I need? Does the brand matter? Can I use a control box brand different than that of my submersible motor? All of these questions are valid and should be considered when selecting a control box for your application so lets dive right in! Disclaimer, all of the information below pertains to 3-wire submersible motors which require a pump control box to start. If you are using a 2-wire submersible motor a pump control box is not needed.