Grundfos SQ 3-30 96510204 - Anglian Pumping Services

Name: Grundfos SQ 3-30 96510204
Brand: Grundfos
SKU: 96510204
Price: 958.9 GBP
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The Grundfos SQ 3-30 (96510204) is a 3″ stainless steel submersible borehole pump for domestic private water supplies, garden irrigation and well-to-tank transfer where the water level is shallow. It delivers 3 m³/h (50 litres/min) at 26 m head from a standard 230V single-phase supply. The 0.7 kW MS3 permanent-magnet motor has built-in dry-running protection, soft start and voltage protection, and the pump fits any borehole from 76 mm (3″) upwards.

3 m³/h

Rated flow at 26 m

36 m

Max. head

0.7 kW

230V single-phase

76 mm

Min. borehole

Performance at 50 Hz

Flow (l/min)	0	15	30	45	60	70
Head (m)	36	35	33	28	22	15
Pressure (bar)	3.5	3.4	3.2	2.8	2.1	1.5

Head is what the pump produces. Your pressure at the surface is that figure less the depth to the pumping water level and the pipe losses.

Dry-run protection
Soft start
Built-in non-return valve
Rp 1¼ outlet
AISI 304 stainless
2-year warranty

Supplied with a 1.5 m motor lead. 3-core drop cable and a cable joint kit are needed to reach the surface. We can size and supply the cable to your borehole depth.

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Grundfos SQ 3-30 overview

The SQ 3-30 is the entry model in the Grundfos SQ 3 family, a 2-stage pump rated at 3 m³/h. The SQ 3 is the most popular family for UK domestic private water supplies, with enough flow to run several taps and a shower at once. This shallow-lift model suits boreholes and wells where the water sits within about 10 m of the surface. It is also a good fit for garden irrigation, filling a storage tank from a well, or feeding a separate surface booster set.

Like every SQ, it runs on Grundfos’ MS3 permanent-magnet motor with the electronics inside the motor. There is no capacitor box or starter, and dry-running, overload, overtemperature and voltage protection are all built in. Wire it to a 230V supply through a pressure switch and pressure vessel, or use an automatic flow controller, and it’s ready to run.

50 l/min

At 26 m head

36 m

Max. head (closed valve)

5.2 A

Rated current

4.8 kg

Net weight

Performance

Head is the total lift the pump must provide: depth to the pumping water level, plus height to the outlet, plus pipe losses, plus the pressure you want, at about 10 m per bar.

Flow (m³/h)	Flow (l/min)	Head (m)	Equivalent pressure
0	0	36	3.6 bar (closed valve)
1.5	25.0	34	3.4 bar
2.0	33.3	32	3.2 bar
2.5	41.7	30	3.0 bar
3.0	50.0	26	2.6 bar (rated point)
3.5	58.3	22	2.2 bar

Worked example: pumping water level 6 m, plus a 2 m rise to the plant room, plus about 2 m of pipe losses, plus 1.6 bar (16 m) at the vessel, gives 26 m. That puts the SQ 3-30 on its rated point at about 3 m³/h. For a house supply at a higher pressure, or a deeper water level, step up to the SQ 3-40.

Key features

Dry-running protection

The motor monitors its own power draw. It allows 40 seconds after switch-on for priming, cuts out if the borehole runs dry, then restarts itself within 5 minutes once water has recovered.

Soft start

A smooth ramp-up of about 2 seconds keeps start current low, reduces water hammer and wear, and lets the pump run from a small generator. Grundfos recommends sizing the generator 50% above the pump’s power.

Wide voltage tolerance

Over- and under-voltage protection keeps the motor safe on weak rural supplies and long cable runs. It stops below 150V or above 315V instead of burning out.

Built for real boreholes

Floating impellers with tungsten carbide/ceramic bearings tolerate sand up to 50 g/m³. A spring-loaded non-return valve is built into the pump top.

Stainless steel construction

Pump sleeve and motor are EN 1.4301 (AISI 304) stainless steel with glass-reinforced polyamide hydraulics, for a long life in clean groundwater (pH 5–9).

Overload and overtemperature

The electronics protect against motor overload, high internal temperature and upthrust at start-up, with no external control box needed.

Technical specification

Model / part number	Grundfos SQ 3-30 / 96510204
Rated flow / head	3 m³/h at 26 m
Max. head	36 m
Stages	2
Motor	Grundfos MS3 permanent-magnet, 0.7 kW (P2)
Supply	1 × 200–240V, 50 Hz
Power input (P1) / rated current	1.02 kW / 5.2 A
Speed	10,700 rpm
Enclosure / insulation class	IP68 / F
Outlet	Rp 1¼ female
Min. borehole diameter	76 mm (3″)
Overall length	741 mm
Net weight	4.8 kg
Max. liquid temperature	35 °C
Max. sand content	50 g/m³
Materials	Stainless steel EN 1.4301 (AISI 304), polyamide impellers
Non-return valve	Built in
Motor lead	1.5 m (3-core drop cable required)
Warranty	2 years

Installation notes

Hang the pump below the lowest expected pumping water level. It must be fully submerged before it is switched on.
Use 3-core submersible drop cable. Grundfos SQ/SQE motors do not take a 4-core cable. Join it to the motor lead with a heat-shrink cable joint kit.
Size the cable to the run length and keep voltage drop low. Ask us and we’ll confirm the cross-section for your depth.
Water must flow past the motor to cool it. In wide wells or tanks, fit a cooling sleeve.
Check the borehole yield can sustain 3 m³/h. If the yield test is lower, an SQ 2 or SQ 1 is a safer match.

Want constant pressure at the taps? The Grundfos SQE 3-30 (96510156) uses the same pump end with an MSE3 motor. Add a CU 301 constant pressure package and it varies speed to hold steady pressure instead of cycling on and off.

Grundfos SQ 3-30 FAQs

How much water does the Grundfos SQ 3-30 pump?

About 3 m³/h (50 litres/min) at 26 m of total head, and up to 58 litres/min at 22 m. It stops delivering at 36 m.

Is the SQ 3-30 suitable for a house supply?

Yes, if the water level is shallow. 3 m³/h covers most family homes, but with only 36 m of head it suits boreholes and wells where the water sits within about 10 m of the surface. For deeper water, choose the SQ 3-40 or above.

Does it need a control box?

No. Soft start, dry-running, voltage, overload and overtemperature protection are built into the motor. A pressure switch with vessel, or a flow controller, is all that’s needed to run it automatically.

What happens if my borehole runs dry?

The SQ senses the drop in power when there is no water, stops itself, and tries again automatically within 5 minutes. That protects both the pump and the borehole.

What cable does it need?

A 3-core submersible drop cable (live, neutral, earth) from the 1.5 m motor lead to the surface, joined with a heat-shrink joint kit. The cable size depends on the run length.

Can it run from a generator?

Yes. The soft start keeps start current low. Grundfos recommends a generator rated at least 50% above the pump’s power input, so around 1.5 kVA or more for the SQ 3-30.

Additional Information

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Delivery Information

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to common questions about the Grundfos SQ 3-30 96510204. For technical specifications, see the product details above; for sizing or installation advice, contact our team. If you have any other questions, we're happy to help.

What types of Grundfos pumps are available?

Grundfos offers circulators, booster pumps, borehole pumps, drainage pumps and other solutions for domestic and commercial systems.

How do I identify the correct Grundfos pump model?

Use the model name and product number on the pump nameplate, then check the electrical, hydraulic and connection specifications.

Can a Grundfos pump improve household water pressure?

A suitably selected Grundfos booster system can improve water pressure or flow, subject to the property’s water supply and installation requirements.