Franklin Electric Simplex Grinder Pump System, 2 HP
The Franklin Electric Simplex Grinder Pump System is a packaged, single-pump sewage lifting station for homes and light-commercial properties connected to low-pressure sewer lines. Choose from six 2 HP models with 24-inch fiberglass basins, in hard-piped or standard fiberglass layouts, and request the right package for your inlet elevation, discharge piping and electrical supply.
Ken’s Distributing Company supplies complete Franklin Electric grinder pump systems as well as replacement pumps, controls and service accessories. Send us your model number or site requirements and we will confirm the configuration, price and availability. We reply within one business day.
Franklin Electric Simplex Grinder Pump System: Key Specifications
Each listed package uses one 2 HP, 230V single-phase grinder pump with a nominal 1¼-inch discharge. The hard-piped and standard fiberglass versions differ in pump-control arrangements, covers and included plumbing.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| System type | Simplex grinder sewage pump station, one pump |
| Manufacturer series | Franklin Electric / FPS IGP packaged systems |
| Motor | 2 HP; 230 VAC; single-phase; 60 Hz |
| Motor speed | 3,450 RPM |
| Full-load current | 13.9 A |
| Discharge | 1¼-inch, package-specific discharge plumbing |
| Package basin | Fiberglass, 24-inch nominal diameter |
| Basin depth options | 48, 60 and 72 in. (hard-piped); 60, 72 and 84 in. (standard fiberglass) |
| Pump lead | 20 ft (hard-piped); 15 ft (standard fiberglass) |
| Pump casing / hydraulic impeller | Epoxy-coated cast iron; seven-vane brass impeller |
| Grinding system | Precision cutter, manufacturer states 414,000 cuts per minute |
| Liquid temperature limit | 104°F on manufacturer individual package listings |
| Maximum published flow | 33 GPM listed on manufacturer individual item pages, depending on total head |
| Published curve reference | 31 GPM at 40 ft; 20 GPM at 100 ft of total dynamic head |
| Control method | Automatic pump on hard-piped models; panel and three floats on standard fiberglass models |
| Package delivery | Pre-packaged system; assembly and installation are required |
Choose the Correct Package: Hard-Piped or Standard Fiberglass
Hard-piped: These packages feature a 2 HP automatic grinder pump, factory-configured Schedule 80 PVC discharge piping, a 1¼-inch check valve and ball valve, a union disconnect and a ribbed structural-foam cover. Franklin’s hard-piped package sheet says the automatic pump eliminates the need for a separate control panel in that package.
Standard fiberglass: These packages include the 2 HP manual IGP pump, NEMA 4X simplex control panel with alarm, three level-control floats, junction box, stainless steel rail and lifting chain, ball check valve and shut-off valve. This configuration is useful when installers require external float and panel control.
| Feature | Hard-piped package | Standard fiberglass package |
|---|---|---|
| Pump | 2 HP automatic IGP/GP | 2 HP manual IGP |
| External panel and floats | Not specified as included or required for basic automatic operation | NEMA 4X panel; three floats for ON, OFF and high-water alarm |
| Discharge layout | 1¼-inch Schedule 80 PVC, union, check valve and ball valve | Disconnect, ball check valve and shut-off valve |
| Cover | Ribbed structural foam | Structural foam cover, stainless-steel guide hardware |
| Nominal basin diameter | 24 in. | 24 in. |
| Basin depths | 48, 60, 72 in. | 60, 72, 84 in. |
| Pump lead | 20 ft | 15 ft |
| Best for | Automatic pump with specified rigid discharge layout | Panel-controlled system with alarm and guided service removal |
2 HP Simplex Grinder Pump Models and Order Numbers
| Item number | Pump model | Package | Basin diameter × depth | HP | Volts AC | FLA (A) | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 515201 | IGP-SMPXFG-HP2448 | Hard-piped | 24 × 48 in. | 2 | 230 | 13.9 | 20 ft |
| 515202 | IGP-SMPXFG-HP2460 | Hard-piped | 24 × 60 in. | 2 | 230 | 13.9 | 20 ft |
| 515203 | IGP-SMPXFG-HP2472 | Hard-piped | 24 × 72 in. | 2 | 230 | 13.9 | 20 ft |
| 515204 | IGP-SMPX2460 | Standard fiberglass | 24 × 60 in. | 2 | 230 | 13.9 | 15 ft |
| 515205 | IGP-SMPX2472 | Standard fiberglass | 24 × 72 in. | 2 | 230 | 13.9 | 15 ft |
| 515206 | IGP-SMPX2484 | Standard fiberglass | 24 × 84 in. | 2 | 230 | 13.9 | 15 ft |
How to read the model: In IGP-SMPXFG-HP2448, IGP identifies the grinder pump family, SMPX means simplex, HP denotes the hard-piped package, and 2448 refers to a 24-inch-diameter by 48-inch-deep basin. For IGP-SMPX2460, the final digits indicate a 24 × 60-inch basin.
Fiberglass Basin Dimensions and Discharge Centerlines
The centerline of the discharge outlet is an important installation detail when matching an existing force main or engineering a new wet well. The positions below are taken from Franklin’s two package sheets.
| Item | Model | Basin diameter | Depth | Discharge centerline, below top |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 515201 | IGP-SMPXFG-HP2448 | 24 in. | 48 in. | 18 in. |
| 515202 | IGP-SMPXFG-HP2460 | 24 in. | 60 in. | 18 in. |
| 515203 | IGP-SMPXFG-HP2472 | 24 in. | 72 in. | 24 in. |
| 515204 | IGP-SMPX2460 | 24 in. | 60 in. | 24 in. |
| 515205 | IGP-SMPX2472 | 24 in. | 72 in. | 36 in. |
| 515206 | IGP-SMPX2484 | 24 in. | 84 in. | 48 in. |
For basin sizing: Give us the incoming 4-inch sewer invert depth, ground elevation, desired discharge position, expected wastewater loading and required storage volume. The overall basin depth alone does not determine correct placement or usable wet-well capacity.
IGP Grinder Pump Performance: Flow at Total Dynamic Head
These are the manufacturer-published IGP series performance reference points. The achievable flow depends on the actual total dynamic head of the force main, including elevation rise and friction losses.
| Total dynamic head | Flow (GPM) | Flow (LPM) |
|---|---|---|
| 20 ft | 32 | 121.1 |
| 40 ft | 31 | 117.3 |
| 60 ft | 30 | 113.6 |
| 80 ft | 25 | 94.6 |
| 100 ft | 20 | 75.7 |
| 120 ft | 10 | 37.9 |
At a design duty of 100 feet of total dynamic head, the published flow is approximately 20 GPM. A maximum flow or shutoff-head figure cannot be used as a single guaranteed operating point. If your project requires substantially higher head, compare the separate high-head IGPH series rather than assuming the standard IGP package is a two-stage pump.
What Comes With a Franklin Simplex Grinder Pump Package?
Hard-Piped Package Components
- One 2 HP automatic grinder pump in a 24-inch fiberglass basin
- Schedule 80 PVC discharge, union disconnect, check valve and ball valve
- 4-inch Adapt-A-Flex inlet and factory-installed 1¼-inch discharge flange
- Ribbed structural-foam basin cover
Standard Fiberglass Package Components
- One 2 HP IGP grinder pump and 24-inch fiberglass basin
- Simplex NEMA 4X panel with audible alarm, silence switch and red alarm light
- Three float switches for pump-on, pump-off and high-water alert, plus float bracket and junction box
- Guide rail, sealing flange, lifting chain, discharge disconnect, check valve and shut-off valve
- 4-inch inlet grommet and structural-foam cover
Both packages are designed for domestic wastewater transfer and low-pressure sewer applications. Control components and site assembly requirements are different; confirm the complete bill of materials for the selected item number when requesting a quote.
OEM Replacement Grinder Pumps, Controls and Service Parts
Need to repair an existing simplex grinder pump station rather than replace the basin? Start with the station order number, the pump’s data plate, voltage, control arrangement and the component that needs replacement. Franklin publishes separate IGP pump and control references for the two package types.
| OEM number | Model / reference | Part or component | Where used / ordering note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 515861 | IGP-A231-20 | Automatic grinder pump, 20-ft lead | Hard-piped package reference |
| 515864 | IGP-M231-15 | Manual grinder pump, 15-ft lead | Standard fiberglass package reference |
| 515354 | A-SF230CBG-215 | Simplex control panel, 208/230V | Standard fiberglass package reference |
| 950266 | CFSW | Control float switch | Standard fiberglass package reference; float quantity per control layout |
Additional Service and Retrofit Accessories
The accessory numbers below are manufacturer catalog references. They are useful when discussing a repair with Ken’s Distributing Company, but not every accessory belongs to, or fits, each simplex package.
| OEM item number | Service accessory | Application note |
|---|---|---|
| 120901 | Vertical-to-horizontal flange | Grinder accessory; check specific plumbing |
| 115153 | Retrofit junction box, black plug | Retrofit accessory, not standard package |
| 115154 | Retrofit junction box, grey plug | Retrofit accessory, not standard package |
| 115156 | Adapter harness, square-female to round-male | Replacement/retrofit adapter |
| 115159 | Adapter harness, round-female to square-male | Replacement/retrofit adapter |
| 513297 | IGP-A junction box | Compatible system identification required |
| 520859 | Grinder cap kit | Accessory; verify correct original model |
| 940005 | Retrofit anti-siphon check valve | Retrofit accessory; check discharge arrangement |
| 115930101 | 1¼-inch base elbow | System discharge accessory |
| 115930102 | 1¼-inch base elbow with check valve | System discharge accessory |
| 115930120 | 1¼-inch check valve | System discharge accessory |
| 115930121 | 2-inch check valve | Accessory; not a substitution for 1¼-inch package outlet |
Common repair requests: replacement IGP grinder pump, cutter and grinding components, level-control floats, pump control panel, check valve, discharge connection, junction box and adapter harness. For worn cutter assemblies or a failed pump, we can also help compare an exact replacement against a retrofit solution. Do not assume a positive-displacement-system retrofit kit directly fits this packaged centrifugal grinder station.
When a Simplex System Is a Good Fit
- Homes below street sewer level: Lift sewage to a municipal collection line when gravity drainage is not available.
- Low-pressure sewer developments: Provide a property-level pumping station with a small pressure force main.
- Rural properties: Move domestic sewage along a designed force main where a conventional gravity connection is impractical.
- Light-commercial installations: Serve suitable single-pump loads when the engineered peak flow and operational requirements are within the selected pump’s capability.
- Replacement of an existing 24-inch-basin station: Match original basin dimensions, discharge location, electrical and control arrangements.
Simplex Versus Duplex Grinder Pump Systems
| Selection factor | Simplex package | Duplex package |
|---|---|---|
| Number of grinder pumps | One | Two |
| Typical use | Single-home or suitable light-commercial duty | Where redundancy or higher peak-duty control is needed |
| Basin diameter in listed packages | 24 in. | 36 in. |
| If main pump stops | No second pump in the station | A second pump may operate as designed by its duplex controller |
| Control arrangement | Automatic hard-piped or externally controlled fiberglass | Duplex controls and multiple level switches |
| Operating cost and maintenance | Single pump and fewer station components | Two pumps and more components to maintain |
| Selection basis | Duty point, invert, expected inflow | Duty, required redundancy, basin/storage sizing |
A simplex package avoids the complexity of a second pump, but it does not provide standby pumping. For buildings where wastewater interruption is especially disruptive, review the duplex alternative and engineer its controls and capacity accordingly.
How to Select the Basin, Controls and Discharge
- Confirm the hydraulic duty: Specify design GPM, static lift, force-main length, pipe size and fittings so the pump can be checked against its performance curve.
- Match the inlet elevation: Select basin depth and incoming 4-inch line height using the project invert and wet-well operating levels.
- Choose the controls: Hard-piped automatic versus standard fiberglass with external NEMA 4X panel, high-water alarm and three control floats.
- Verify electrical service: Match 230V, single-phase supply and the 13.9A full-load motor data to the installation’s protection and controls.
- Check service access: Consider cover, guide arrangement, discharge disconnect and site accessibility for pump removal.
- Confirm local approvals: The plumbing/electrical installer should check venting, force main, basin installation and alarm requirements for the jurisdiction.
Request Price and Availability for a Complete Package or Repair Parts
Complete simplex station: Tell us whether you need item 515201 through 515206, or send your basin diameter/depth, inlet invert, discharge elevation, force-main details, required GPM and motor power. We will confirm the package and price.
Replacement pump or components: Send your current IGP station order number, pump model, wiring/panel model and the OEM part number from the service reference above. Ken’s Distributing Company can help verify fit and availability before you order.
Contact Ken’s Distributing Company for a quote or call 303-699-7845. We serve customers throughout the United States and Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in a Franklin Electric simplex grinder pump system?
The package includes one 2 HP IGP grinder pump and a 24-inch fiberglass basin. Hard-piped and standard fiberglass packages have different pipework, controls and covers. Standard fiberglass packages include an external control panel, three floats and high-water alarm equipment; hard-piped versions use an automatic pump.
What is the difference between IGP-SMPXFG-HP2460 and IGP-SMPX2460?
Both reference 24 × 60-inch fiberglass basins, but IGP-SMPXFG-HP2460 (item 515202) is the hard-piped package with a 20-foot-lead automatic pump. IGP-SMPX2460 (item 515204) is the standard fiberglass package with a 15-foot-lead pump, external control panel and floats.
Does every 2 HP simplex grinder pump package include a control panel?
No. Franklin’s hard-piped package sheet describes an automatic grinder pump that does not require a separate control panel for basic operation. The standard fiberglass package includes a NEMA 4X panel with pump control floats and a high-water alarm.
Is the IGP simplex pump a two-stage grinder pump?
The listed packages use the standard IGP hydraulic. Franklin identifies its higher-head IGPH grinder pumps separately with a two-stage design. Do not treat an IGP-SMPX package as an IGPH high-head pump without confirming the model.
How much water can this grinder pump move at 100 feet of head?
The manufacturer’s IGP performance table lists approximately 20 GPM at 100 feet of total dynamic head. Actual flow should be determined using the complete system curve and the site’s elevation and friction losses.
What basin depth should I choose?
Choose between the listed 48-, 60-, 72- and 84-inch depths using the incoming sewer invert, discharge centerline, usable storage volume and local installation requirements. The available depths depend on whether you choose the hard-piped or standard fiberglass package.
Can I replace only the grinder pump or control panel?
Often the pump or control components can be serviced individually. Franklin lists IGP pump, float and panel references, but the exact replacement depends on the station design and revision. Send us the original model and part number for confirmation.
Does a simplex package provide a backup pump?
No. A simplex station uses one grinder pump. For installations needing a second pump and a duplex control arrangement, compare the Franklin Electric duplex system.
Can Ken’s Distributing Company quote a replacement check valve or adapter?
Yes. Provide the station model and a description or photo of the existing connection. We can check applicable OEM discharge valves, elbows, harnesses and other service accessories for price and availability.
Related Franklin Electric Grinder Pumps and Parts
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- Franklin Electric Simplex Grinder Pump Control Panels: External panels for suitable manual-pump systems
- Franklin Electric IGP Series Grinder Pump: Individual grinder pumps and model identification
- Franklin Electric High-Head IGPH Grinder Pump: Separate higher-head hydraulic series
- Franklin Electric Grinder Pump Retrofit Kit: Retrofit solutions for compatible older stations
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- Franklin Electric Replacement Parts: Request OEM service parts across Franklin pump families
Send us your model number and we will confirm fit, price, and availability.