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Posted on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 by

Why do I need a Sump Pump High Level Alarm?

Do you want peace of mind in knowing that your sump pump is working properly? Sump pump alarms alert you to dangerous water levels in your tank before it becomes a problem. They are designed to sound an alarm, light a visual indicator, and/or send messages via text and email when there is a problem. In most cases, the alert will allow you to check it before your basement floods, saving you the headaches and costs associated with water damage. How does the alarm work? A basic audio/visual alarm...

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Posted on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 by

Electromechanical Relay Versus PLC

Put simply, an electromechanical relay is a switch. Electromechanical relays are actuated electromechanically. It is typically actuated with an electromagnet. Relays contain several parts to make them work. The electromagnet controls opening and closing of the contactors in the relay. The armature is the moving part that opens and closes the contactors. A spring is also used and this is the part that returns the contactor back to its original position. A PLC is more or less a small computer...

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Posted on Friday, February 23, 2018 by

Top 6 Sump Pump Maintenance Tips | Sump Pit Maintenance

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 sump pump system. 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...

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Posted on Friday, February 16, 2018 by

7 Things Every Jet Pump Owner Should Know

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 jet pump system. 1. Swap your pressure switch with a low pressure cut off for cheap pump protection. A pressure switch with a low pressure cut off will detect when the source is dry and shut off the pump. This inexpensive option can save your pump from burning up. Write your wiring diagram on your pressure switch cap. Also, write your pressure settings on the switch cap and on your...

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Posted on Monday, February 12, 2018 by

30/50 or 40/60 PSI: What pressure to set your system to

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 the pump will turn on (commonly known as the cut-on pressure). When the pressure in the system rises to the preset high setting the pump will turn off (commonly known as the cut-off pressure). For example, at 40/60 the pump will turn on when system...

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