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Posted on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 by

Is My Well Pump Cycling Too Often?

The average number of starts per day greatly influences the life of a submersible pumping system. For example, let’s say an elderly couple has a 3/4 HP 10 GPM pump, a 34 gallon pressure tank, and averages 10 pump cycles per day. In this scenario, I would expect their pump to last 15, 20, 30+ years due to such a small demand. Now let’s say the elderly couple sells their house and a family of 9 moves in. Kyle homeowner, father of 7, decides to install a massive 5-zone 9 GPM sprinkler system but...

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Posted on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 by

Product Spotlight - Myers ME Series Effluent Pumps

The Myers ME Series Effluent Pumps are designed specifically for effluent pressure distribution mounds, trenches and high-flow drainage applications. Heavy-duty construction with the finest corrosion-resistant materials for years of extended service in the harshest environments. Available in single- and double-seal models; thermoplastic and bronze impeller models. Features Cast Iron Tough. All cast-iron housing and volute case resists the most extreme corrosive environmentsHigh-efficiency...

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Posted on Thursday, March 10, 2022 by

Six Tips for Sump Pump Owners

A little bit of maintenance can save a lot of time and money. In today’s blog, we will give you some important tips. 1. Test your sump pump regularly. Pour enough water into the sump pit to raise the float that engages the pump. The pump should remove the water from the pit and shut itself off in a matter of seconds. Ensure that the float moves freely. Take note of where your check valve is. The check valve will stop the water from running back down the discharge pipe, through the pump, and...

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Posted on Thursday, March 3, 2022 by

Product Spotlight - AFS Duplex Dual Mode 120-240 Volt Pump Control Panel

The Automated Flow Systems AFSCPD120/240 Duplex, Dual Voltage control panel is designed to control two (alternating) 120/208/240V single phase pumps in water and sewage installations. The alternating action equalizes pump wear. It features a digital backlit LCD display on the inside of the front cover for programming pump control and system monitoring, including: float status, elapsed time pump run, cycle counter, alarm counts (high water/power fail), float error count and auxiliary alarm...

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Posted on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 by

Learn How to Check and Adjust A Pressure Tank

If you have your own water well system you probably have a pressure tank. It is important to check it every so often to ensure that it is functioning properly. Note: It is important to turn off all power to the system and drain the system of any water pressure prior to checking your tank. You will depressurize your system by turning off the breaker to the pump and opening a faucet in your home. Leave the breaker off until you complete your check of the tank. Adjustments to a new tank should be...

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