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Is your submersible well pump turning on more frequently than it once was? Does the rapid clicking of your pressure switch match your heart rate? If you answered yes to either of the questions above, your water system may be suffering from rapid cycling. Rapid cycling is a condition in which the pump turns on and off (cycles) too frequently. If left unchecked it will significantly decrease the life of almost every component in your water system, especially your pump. If you notice your pressure...

Continuing on this week’s theme of being Septic Smart, I will highlight a few of the adhesives that we offer here at RC Worst. Risers, access lids, riser tank adapters, and other tank accessories allow easy access to septic tanks without the need for excavation. As stated in a previous blog, having a watertight septic tank is critical. Leaky tanks can wreak havoc on the environment, equipment, and your wallet. Having the proper adhesive/sealant for the installation of risers, lids, adapters,...

Can’t find your septic tank access lid?Don’t want to spend time and/or money digging in your yard to find your septic tank?Are you tired of having to lift that 200 pound concrete lid? Thanks to Orenco Systems we have the solution for you. Risers, access lids, riser tank adapters, and other tank accessories allow easy access to septic tanks. Riser tank adapters provide a structural, watertight method of installing an access riser over a tank opening. A watertight septic tank can prevent...

Each year, The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) holds SepticSmart Week with outreach activities to encourage homeowners and communities to care for and maintain their septic systems. September 18-22, 2017 is SepticSmart Week.The EPA website lists the following “Top 10 Ways to Be a Good Septic Owner”:1. Have your system inspected every three years by a qualified professional or according to your state/local health department’s recommendations2. Have your septic tank pumped,...

Should I use a safety line on by submersible pump? If so what kind do you recommend?We get this question quite often when customers take on the challenge replacing their own well pump.The first thing I will mention is that we do not generally use a safety line when installing well pumps. There are however a few specific cases that we would use a safety line, if for example we were installing a well pump using poly pipe. If the pump were to become deadheaded with poly pipe, the pump could heat...