This TECH Talk training is intended to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to select and install a SubDrive Utility or SubDrive Connect effectively, depending on your pumping application.

After watching the Constant Pressure Drives session, you will be able to...

• Identify how a variable frequency drive operates in residential pumping systems and the benefits of that operation
• Choose a NEMA 4 SubDrive/MonoDrive, SubDrive Utility or SubDrive Connect product for their pumping application by identifying functional differences
• Outline basic installation procedures used for a common SubDrive application.

This training was recorded live on Thursday, October 24, 2024.

RESOURCES - Links

• Boost Your Bottom Line with the Versatility of VFDs: They're Not Just for Submersible Commercial Applications
• Tackle More Jobs with the Newest Generation of SubDrive Connect
• Drives, Controls, & Protection Product Catalog
• Variable Frequency Drive Website Product Page
• Drives & Controls Product Comparison Tool

RESOURCES - PDF Presentation

PRESENTERS

Doug Mathias, Technical Support Engineer

As a Technical Support Engineer, Doug Mathias supports submersible water pumps and surface-mounted products. He’s been with the company for more than two years. Before his tenure with Franklin Electric, he worked in the mechanical engineering field. His career experience reflects facets like customer care, project management, quality, and manufacturing-based activities.

Doug finds fulfillment in addressing customers' day-to-day challenges while being conscious of end-product design encompassing on-time delivery, quality, safety, and cost. He’s adept at finding solutions, no matter how complex or complicated the situation.

On a personal note, Doug is a passionate and seasoned homebrewer. Fun fact: While pursuing an engineering degree, he’d write reports based on beer-making experiences.

Terry Smith, Senior Product Manager

Terry Smith is a Senior Product Manager responsible for managing the Electronics and Controls product portfolio. His career with Franklin Electric has spanned nearly 20 years. He joined the company as an Electronics Engineer in 2007 and transitioned to Product Management in 2014.

Among his career highlights, Terry masterfully led the development projects for the SubDrive Connect, SubDrive Utility, and SubDrive Connect Plus product families. He’s currently responsible for these solutions as well as others like Control Boxes, Pumptec, and Solar products.

His approach to customer engagement blends technical knowledge with problem-solving. He takes an analytical approach to gathering insights to provide his customer base with innovative products that meet their needs.

On a personal note, Terry enjoys bowling, playing golf, and curling.

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