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Let’s imagine you're designing a new well pump installation for a municipal water system. You have meticulously modeled the system, generated a divinely accurate system curve, and with the help of your friendly local pump guy, you have chosen the perfect pump. Now what?The goal of a successful pump specification is to encourage maximum competition while ensuring maximum quality. It is a delicate balance that is difficult to achieve. As a pump distributor of multiple brands I have experienced...

The Spokane valley- Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer is a natural resource that supplies 500,000 people drinking water. Discovered in 1895, the aquifer has become one of most important resources in our area. In the 1970’s area residents saw the need to protect that resource. Because it spans 2 states the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) was was elected to oversee our aquifers safety. It has been said that there is no city in the world that has a better water supply.As seen on the attached map, the...

How do I check the pressure in the tank?With the pump breaker OFF, drain tank of all water by opening a faucet in the system. Remove protective air valve cap. If you find that water is leaking from the valve you may have a ruptured bladder and the tank will need to be replaced.Check pressure in the tank with your pressure gauge.Click here to see RC Worst YouTube video: How to Check and Adjust Pressure Tanks What pressure should the tank be set at?For a conventional well water system operating...

What is a 4” submersible pump?A 4” submersible pump is a well pump that utilizes a series of impellers and diffusers to build pressure and send water from the pumps inlet to a water system. These pumps are primarily used in deep wells, and are capable of overcoming great vertical heights while maintaining a 40/60 psi differential in a home. What is a 4” submersible motor?This is the motor that attaches to the bottom of the pump end. A motor’s horsepower must be match to that of the pump it is...

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...