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In today’s blog we would like to give you some tips that can help you save time and money when it comes to your private well water system. 1. Write or keep critical information in your control box such as:          a. Pump brand and model number, date installed, set depth, installer/service technician name and contact info          b. Take an amp reading while the system is running. Be sure to keep your test method consistent. 2. Keep...

Product Spotlight - Barnes STEP Series Effluent Pumps Effluent Pumps are designed for handling dirty water in typical septic tank/effluent applications. Barnes Effluent Pumps are designed to handle most low and high head effluent applications.. Features Cast Iron Construction.Available in Single Phase or Three PhaseSingle Phase Motor is Permanent Split Capacitor. Includes overload protection in the motor.Upper & Lower Bearing: Single Row, Ball, Oil Lubricated. Single or Double Mechanical Seal...

To conduct the test, submerge the cable in water. While submerging the cable, make sure to keep both ends of the cable dry and out of the water. Since air acts as an insulator and water is partially conductive, if there is a breakdown in insulation in the wire cable, electricity will leak into the water and can be detected by a megohmmeter. Place one probe in the water, and another probe on one of the ends of the wire. The readings should result in very large numbers. If not, the electricity...

Effluent Pumps are designed for handling dirty water in typical septic tank/effluent applications. High temperature models are available. Barnes Effluent Pumps are designed to handle most low and high head effluent applications. Features Cast Iron Construction.Single Phase, Oil Filled Motor.Single Phase has Permanent Split Capacitor Includes Overload Protection in Motor.Upper Bearing: Single Row, Ball. Lower Bearing: Single Row, Ball.Single Mechanical, Oil Filled Reservoir Seal.Seal is...

Is your submersible well pump not starting? I have outlined some troubleshooting steps below to help investigate the possible cause. Caution! Electricity can be very dangerous, especially if you are inexperienced. Always use caution working with electricity and turn off power supply breakers when testing components within the electrical system. If you are not 100% confident you can perform any of these tests safely, call a professional. 1. Check for blown fuses and tripped breakers. 2. Check...