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If you have a private well water system, your pressure switch is an integral component. The pressure switch tells the pump that delivers water to your home when to turn on and off. When the pressure in the system drops to a preset low setting (commonly known as the cut-on pressure) the contacts on the switch will close and the pump will turn on. When the pressure in the system rises to the preset high setting (commonly known as the cut-off pressure) the contacts on the switch will open and the...

The Barnes Rival Grinder Pumps is a 1 HP grinder pump engineered to vigorously reduce solids in residential sewage applications where basic sewage pumps continue to underperform. The Rival utilizes an axial flow grinding mechanism that provides superior clog resistance versus standard sewage ejectors. The Rival grinder pump is 115V compatible with the ability to retrofit in competitive basin packages. Features Axial Cutter: Provides Superior Non-Clogging Versus Radial Designs.Motor Options:...

Water Well Pump Starts too Often (Rapid Cycling) - How to Troubleshoot If the pump motor starts too often that could be indicating something wrong with one of the following pieces of equipment. 1. Pressure Switch a. Check your settings on the pressure switch by observing the pressure at which the pump turns on and off. You can do this by running the pump through a cycle, watching the pressure gauge and observing the on and off PSI. You may need to readjust the settings, or replace the switch....

Razor Grinder Pumps are the ideal 2 HP pump for light commercial and residential solids handling applications. The Razor is thoughtfully designed with an innovative axial cutting technology to efficiently reduce solids like flushable wipes, diapers and other non-biodegradable items commonly found in the modern waste stream. The Razor features a dual voltage, oil-filled motor with optimal cutting torque performance in low voltage situations. The grinder pump also has heavy duty, oil-lubricated...

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...