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What is a jet pump?A jet pump is a non-submersible pump that utilizes two fundamentals of pumping - ejection and centrifugal operation. Ejection is achieved by using a nozzle to blow water through a venturi to create a vacuum that will pull water through and force it out the other end by use of an impeller. The use of the impeller to move the water is what makes a pump centrifugal. Where do I find the nameplate?The name plate can typically be found on the top of the pump, this includes...

What is a sewage pump?In residential applications, sewage is pumped from a basin by a submersible sewage pump. The sewage includes soft solids up to 2” in diameter. The pump is installed at the lowest point in the basin and pumps the liquid to a sewer system or a septic tank.What does “solids” handling mean?The “solids handling” of a pump refers to its ability to pass items such as human waste. These pumps cannot handle solids such as “flushable” wipes, feminine hygiene products, rocks, pebbles...

Where do I find the nameplate?The name plate can typically be found on the top of the pump, this includes information you may need such as date of manufacture, model number, horsepower etc. What is a sump pump?A sump pump is a pump that is placed in a pit (or sump) and used to pump unwanted groundwater up and away from an undesirable location. They are commonly found in basements and crawl spaces of residential homes. What does Automatic mean?An automatic pump comes with a switch that will tell...

The average life expectancy is 10 to 15 years for a residential 3-wire and 8 to 13 years for a residential 2-wire well pump. Life expectancy of the pump depends on many different factors, some of which are the quality of the pump, how often the pump has to run, and the electrical supply to the pump. Here is a list of some of the factors that determine life expectancy.Avoid upthrust and downthrust. When there is lower pressure (low head) the impellers will “float” up and wear on the diffusers...

Most 4” submersible well pump motors used in residential applications are available in 2-wire or 3-wire configurations. The ground wire is not counted in the terminology. 2-wire motors have two black and a green wire. ---- ---- ---- 3-wire motors have a black, red, yellow, and a green wire. ---- ---- ---- ---- The starting components for a 3-wire motor, including start capacitors, run capacitors, relays, and thermal overloads are contained in a control box above ground. The starting components...