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How often should a well pump cycle?
The average number of starts per day greatly influences the life of a submersible pumping system. For example, let’s say...
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The average number of starts per day greatly influences the life of a submersible pumping system. For example, let’s say...
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How to Test Wire Insulation Using a Megohmeter
To conduct the test, submerge the cable in water. While submerging the cable, make sure to keep both ends of...
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To conduct the test, submerge the cable in water. While submerging the cable, make sure to keep both ends of...
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How to Prime a Jet Pump
Priming a jet pump is crucial for proper operation. Without first priming, the pump will not work properly. Priming is...
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Priming a jet pump is crucial for proper operation. Without first priming, the pump will not work properly. Priming is...
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How to Apply Teflon Tape the RIGHT Way
Here's how to apply Teflon tape correctly: Face the threaded male end of the fitting towards you and wrap the teflon...
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Here's how to apply Teflon tape correctly: Face the threaded male end of the fitting towards you and wrap the teflon...
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Is Your Well Pump Cycling Too Often?
The average number of starts per day greatly influences the life of a submersible pumping system. For example,...
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The average number of starts per day greatly influences the life of a submersible pumping system. For example,...
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Why is my Jet Pump Losing Pressure?
If you are losing pressure when water is not being used, you probably have a leak in your system. Depending...
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If you are losing pressure when water is not being used, you probably have a leak in your system. Depending...
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Why is my Jet Pump Overheating?
If you suddenly lose water in your home it may be that your pump has overheated. The thermal overload trips...
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If you suddenly lose water in your home it may be that your pump has overheated. The thermal overload trips...
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How to Install and Wire a Pressure Switch
If you have a private well water system, your Pressure Switch is an integral component. The Pressure Switch tells the...
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If you have a private well water system, your Pressure Switch is an integral component. The Pressure Switch tells the...
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When to Adjust a Pressure Switch
The following are a few examples of when you may consider adjusting your pressure switch: Pump is located at a...
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The following are a few examples of when you may consider adjusting your pressure switch: Pump is located at a...
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How to Measure Your Well Pump Flow Rate - Press...
There are many reasons why someone would want to know the flow rate of their pump: they want to order...
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There are many reasons why someone would want to know the flow rate of their pump: they want to order...
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How to Test Submersible Pump Wire
Although cable tools generally come pre-tested from the manufacturer, it’s a good idea to check wire before you install it...
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Although cable tools generally come pre-tested from the manufacturer, it’s a good idea to check wire before you install it...
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Is a VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) Right for me?
For this blog, I am specifically writing about residential submersible well pump systems that use variable speed drives to achieve...
Read More ➜Is a VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) Right for me?
For this blog, I am specifically writing about residential submersible well pump systems that use variable speed drives to achieve...
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Pressure Switch FAQs
What is a pressure switch? A pressure switch is typically used to turn a jet pump or submersible well pump...
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What is a pressure switch? A pressure switch is typically used to turn a jet pump or submersible well pump...
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How to Install Risers and Lids on Concrete Sept...
Installing risers and lids will allow for easy access for inspection, repairs, and septic tank pumping. While there is an...
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Installing risers and lids will allow for easy access for inspection, repairs, and septic tank pumping. While there is an...
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How to Install Risers and Lids on Concrete Sept...
Installing risers and lids will allow for easy access for inspection, repairs, and septic tank pumping. While there is an...
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Installing risers and lids will allow for easy access for inspection, repairs, and septic tank pumping. While there is an...
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How to Care for Your Septic System
Septic system maintenance is not complicated, and it does not need to be expensive. Upkeep comes down to four key...
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Septic system maintenance is not complicated, and it does not need to be expensive. Upkeep comes down to four key...
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Why Maintain Your Septic System?
1. Save MoneyThe cost of regular maintenance is a bargain compared to the cost of repairing or replacing a malfunctioning...
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1. Save MoneyThe cost of regular maintenance is a bargain compared to the cost of repairing or replacing a malfunctioning...
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What to do When Your Septic Alarm is Going Off
It is important to react quickly when your septic alarm is going off to avoid a potential costly cleanup. Step...
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It is important to react quickly when your septic alarm is going off to avoid a potential costly cleanup. Step...
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Septic System FAQs
Q: How often do I need to pump the tank?A: To prevent buildup, sludge and floating scum need to be...
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Q: How often do I need to pump the tank?A: To prevent buildup, sludge and floating scum need to be...
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UV Treatment FAQs
What is UV Treatment?UV treatment is a process for purifying water. Water is purified as it runs through a chamber...
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What is UV Treatment?UV treatment is a process for purifying water. Water is purified as it runs through a chamber...
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Pressure Tank FAQs
How do I check the pressure in the tank? With the pump breaker OFF, drain tank of all water by...
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How do I check the pressure in the tank? With the pump breaker OFF, drain tank of all water by...
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4” Submersible Pumps and Motors FAQs
What is a 4” submersible pump?A 4” submersible pump is a well pump that utilizes a series of impellers and...
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What is a 4” submersible pump?A 4” submersible pump is a well pump that utilizes a series of impellers and...
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Jet Pump FAQs
What is a jet pump?A jet pump is a non-submersible pump that utilizes two fundamentals of pumping - ejection and...
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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...
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Sewage Pumps FAQs
What is a sewage pump?In residential applications, sewage is pumped from a basin by a submersible sewage pump. The sewage...
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What is a sewage pump?In residential applications, sewage is pumped from a basin by a submersible sewage pump. The sewage...
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Sump Pumps FAQs
Where do I find the nameplate?The name plate can typically be found on the top of the pump, this includes...
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Where do I find the nameplate?The name plate can typically be found on the top of the pump, this includes...
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How Long Should My Submersible Well Pump Last?
The average life expectancy is 10 to 15 years for a residential 3-wire and 8 to 13 years for a...
Read More ➜How Long Should My Submersible Well Pump Last?
The average life expectancy is 10 to 15 years for a residential 3-wire and 8 to 13 years for a...
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How Long Should My Effluent Pump Last?
The average life expectancy is 6 to 10 years for a residential low head effluent pump and 3 to 15...
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The average life expectancy is 6 to 10 years for a residential low head effluent pump and 3 to 15...
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How to Calculate Minimum Submergence
The minimum submergence of a pump is the vertical distance of liquid above the suction bell, inlet, or line required...
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The minimum submergence of a pump is the vertical distance of liquid above the suction bell, inlet, or line required...
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Why Do I Need an Alarm for my Septic Tank?
Do you want peace of mind in knowing that your septic pump is working properly? An alarm system gives you...
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Do you want peace of mind in knowing that your septic pump is working properly? An alarm system gives you...
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How Long Should My Sump Pump Last?
This question comes up all the time. The average life expectancy of a sump pump is 7-10 years. However, this...
Read More ➜How Long Should My Sump Pump Last?
This question comes up all the time. The average life expectancy of a sump pump is 7-10 years. However, this...
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How To Adjust a Pressure Switch
The starting and stopping of a well water pump is typically controlled by a pressure switch similar to the one...
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The starting and stopping of a well water pump is typically controlled by a pressure switch similar to the one...
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How to Check and Adjust Your Pressure Tank | R....
If you have your own water well system you probably have a pressure tank. It is important to check it...
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If you have your own water well system you probably have a pressure tank. It is important to check it...
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How Often Do I Need to Test My Drinking Water?
Over 15 million Americans rely on private wells for their drinking water. The water well quality is not regulated the...
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Over 15 million Americans rely on private wells for their drinking water. The water well quality is not regulated the...
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Testing Wells to Safeguard Your Water | Private...
How Often Do I Need to Test My Drinking Water? Over 15 million Americans rely on private wells for their...
Read More ➜Testing Wells to Safeguard Your Water | Private...
How Often Do I Need to Test My Drinking Water? Over 15 million Americans rely on private wells for their...
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Introducing the R.C. Worst Rewards Program!
You can now earn points for every dollar spent online or by calling in an order to one of our...
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You can now earn points for every dollar spent online or by calling in an order to one of our...
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How Much does it Cost to Operate my Submersible...
It is relatively inexpensive to operate a submersible well pump. In this blog I will show you how to calculate...
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It is relatively inexpensive to operate a submersible well pump. In this blog I will show you how to calculate...
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MySpy Wifi Messenger Alarm System from SJE-Rhombus
Would you like to be notified by text and/or email when your water high water alarm activates in your sump?...
Read More ➜MySpy Wifi Messenger Alarm System from SJE-Rhombus
Would you like to be notified by text and/or email when your water high water alarm activates in your sump?...
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How to Check and Adjust Your Pressure Tank
If you have your own water well system you probably have a pressure tank. It is important to check it...
Read More ➜How to Check and Adjust Your Pressure Tank
If you have your own water well system you probably have a pressure tank. It is important to check it...
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How to Use Solvent Cement to Join PVC
We, at RC Worst & Company are a dealer for Weld-On. Weld-On Adhesives, Inc. is the pioneer and leading manufacturer...
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We, at RC Worst & Company are a dealer for Weld-On. Weld-On Adhesives, Inc. is the pioneer and leading manufacturer...
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How to Select a Sewage Pump
A properly working sewage pump is a necessity for homeowners with basement toilets. Sewage pumps lift flushable waste into the...
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A properly working sewage pump is a necessity for homeowners with basement toilets. Sewage pumps lift flushable waste into the...
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How to Troubleshoot Franklin Electric Control B...
Standard and Deluxe boxes are for 1 hp - 15 hp single-phase water systems that use standard/heavy-duty pressure switches, level...
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Standard and Deluxe boxes are for 1 hp - 15 hp single-phase water systems that use standard/heavy-duty pressure switches, level...
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Risers, Lids, and Tank 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...
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Can’t find your septic tank access lid?Don’t want to spend time and/or money digging in your yard to find your...
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How to Select the Right Pump Switch for the Job
There are a number of different pump switches you will encounter when searching for which submersible pump to buy. In...
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There are a number of different pump switches you will encounter when searching for which submersible pump to buy. In...
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Understanding Float Switches
What is a “Float Switch”? A float switch is a device that monitors the liquid level in a tank or...
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What is a “Float Switch”? A float switch is a device that monitors the liquid level in a tank or...
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When is UV Treatment Right for Your Drinking Wa...
Would you like to protect your family against dangerous levels of harmful bacteria and viruses like E.coli and Cryptosporidium Does...
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Would you like to protect your family against dangerous levels of harmful bacteria and viruses like E.coli and Cryptosporidium Does...
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How Often Should a Septic Tank Be Pumped?
It’s a question that pops up repeatedly: How often should a septic tank be pumped? As a co-owner of Western...
Read More ➜How Often Should a Septic Tank Be Pumped?
It’s a question that pops up repeatedly: How often should a septic tank be pumped? As a co-owner of Western...
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How Long Should My Pump Last?
We get this question all the time, How long should my pump last? So I decided to put together this...
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We get this question all the time, How long should my pump last? So I decided to put together this...
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Vertical Turbine 10 Don'ts
Don’t hang weight off of the discharge line and fittings on discharge head alone. Support pipeline by blocking, jack stands...
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Don’t hang weight off of the discharge line and fittings on discharge head alone. Support pipeline by blocking, jack stands...
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How Lower Efficiency Can Reduce Overall Cost – ...
Joe Evans, Ph.D www.pumped101.com When we start the pump selection process for a particular application, one of our major concerns...
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Joe Evans, Ph.D www.pumped101.com When we start the pump selection process for a particular application, one of our major concerns...
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