3. Automotive Emergency Repairs
Butyl Rubber Tape


Are there different types of control boxes? Pump control boxes can really be separated into three (3) different types, Quick Disconnect (QD), Standard, and Deluxe. The QD boxes are designed for smaller horsepower motors and generally include 1/2hp, 3/4hp, and 1hp applications. Standard control boxes cover 1hp-10hp while Deluxe boxes cover 2hp-15hp. The Deluxe boxes have the addition of a line contactor which allow for an alternate wiring configuration of the pressure switch. Check out our videos on pressure switches and control boxes for more information on this topic. Another notable difference between the QD box and the Standard/Deluxe boxes are the presence of overload protection in the Standard/Deluxe boxes.


Here at Swift, we stock a number of different electrical tapes. Some are adhesive, some are not and somewhere in the middle are our self-fusing tapes. These don't stick to surfaces but they do stick to themselves.
Because control boxes are used for so many different types of equipment, it can be hard to create a basic definition of what they are—but there are definitely some common features. A basic breakdown of the key functions and components of an electrical control box includes: