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Product Spotlight - Flint & Walling Model Convertible Jet Pump

Product Spotlight - Flint & Walling Model Conve...

Description Whether operating as a shallow well or deep well pump, count on F&W’s CPH jet pumps to deliver more...

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Product Spotlight - Flint & Walling Model Conve...

Description Whether operating as a shallow well or deep well pump, count on F&W’s CPH jet pumps to deliver more...

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Product Spotlight - Flint & Walling Model Shallow Well Jet Pump

Product Spotlight - Flint & Walling Model Shall...

Flint & Walling Model CPHS Shallow Well Jet Pump Description Designed for shallow wells with suction lifts from 0' to...

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Product Spotlight - Flint & Walling Model Shall...

Flint & Walling Model CPHS Shallow Well Jet Pump Description Designed for shallow wells with suction lifts from 0' to...

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Product Spotlight - Flint & Walling Deep Well Jet Pump

Product Spotlight - Flint & Walling Deep Well J...

Description VA Series: Two stages with exclusive, totally automatic pressure automatically adjusts to varying depths and discharge pressures. No manual...

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Product Spotlight - Flint & Walling Deep Well J...

Description VA Series: Two stages with exclusive, totally automatic pressure automatically adjusts to varying depths and discharge pressures. No manual...

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Product Spotlight: Zoeller Backup Pump Systems

Product Spotlight: Zoeller Backup Pump Systems

Zoeller AquaNot® Key 507 Backup Pump System Description Our AquaNot® Key 507 is our backup pump system that can be...

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Product Spotlight: Zoeller Backup Pump Systems

Zoeller AquaNot® Key 507 Backup Pump System Description Our AquaNot® Key 507 is our backup pump system that can be...

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Product Spotlight - SJE-Rhombus EZID Series Duplex Timed or Demand Dose Pump Control Panel

Product Spotlight - SJE-Rhombus EZID Series Dup...

EZ Series® In-Site® CL with Bluetooth® Single Phase Duplex Control Panel The EZ Series® In-Site® CL duplex control panel features...

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Product Spotlight - SJE-Rhombus EZID Series Dup...

EZ Series® In-Site® CL with Bluetooth® Single Phase Duplex Control Panel The EZ Series® In-Site® CL duplex control panel features...

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Product Spotlight - AFS Water Pump Stations | Water Pump & Booster Systems

Product Spotlight - AFS Water Pump Stations | W...

AFS water pump packages provide reliable water delivery systems to individuals and communities. Learn more about our water pump and...

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Product Spotlight - AFS Water Pump Stations | W...

AFS water pump packages provide reliable water delivery systems to individuals and communities. Learn more about our water pump and...

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Product Spotlight: Zoeller Utility Pumps (40 Series)

Product Spotlight: Zoeller Utility Pumps (40 Se...

Zoeller Model N42 Floor Sucker Series Description Ideal for intermittent use, these pumps can draw water down as low as...

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Product Spotlight: Zoeller Utility Pumps (40 Se...

Zoeller Model N42 Floor Sucker Series Description Ideal for intermittent use, these pumps can draw water down as low as...

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Product Spotlight - Level Sense PRO- WI-FI Enabled Sump Pump, Water Heater, Temperature, Humidity and Leak Detector

Product Spotlight - Level Sense PRO- WI-FI Enab...

 Level Sense PRO- WI-FI Enabled Sump Pump, Water Heater, Temperature, Humidity and Leak Detector Wi-Fi Enabled Sump Pump + Leak Detection...

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Product Spotlight - Level Sense PRO- WI-FI Enab...

 Level Sense PRO- WI-FI Enabled Sump Pump, Water Heater, Temperature, Humidity and Leak Detector Wi-Fi Enabled Sump Pump + Leak Detection...

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AFS sewage and sump pump basins

AFS sewage and sump pump basins

AFS sewage and sump pump basins are built to be reliable, serviceable and extremely easy to install. Designed to be...

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AFS sewage and sump pump basins

AFS sewage and sump pump basins are built to be reliable, serviceable and extremely easy to install. Designed to be...

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Discover the top options for wiring your submersible well pump system!!

Discover the top options for wiring your submer...

Types of Wire for Submersible Well PumpsIn this blog post today, we will explain the pros and cons of the...

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Discover the top options for wiring your submer...

Types of Wire for Submersible Well PumpsIn this blog post today, we will explain the pros and cons of the...

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Product Spotlight - SJE-Rhombus Model Duplex Alternating Single Phase Pump Control 120/208/240 VAC w/3-Floats

Product Spotlight - SJE-Rhombus Model Duplex Al...

Single Phase, Duplex Alternating Pump Control with Override The Model 122 control panel is designed to control two alternating 120/208/240V...

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Product Spotlight - SJE-Rhombus Model Duplex Al...

Single Phase, Duplex Alternating Pump Control with Override The Model 122 control panel is designed to control two alternating 120/208/240V...

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Product Spotlight - Littelfuse Single-Phase Pump Saver Plus

Product Spotlight - Littelfuse Single-Phase Pum...

Description The Model 111P (115 volt, 1/3 to 1hp) Single-Phase PumpSaver®Plus is a pump monitor designed to protect single-phase pumps...

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Product Spotlight - Littelfuse Single-Phase Pum...

Description The Model 111P (115 volt, 1/3 to 1hp) Single-Phase PumpSaver®Plus is a pump monitor designed to protect single-phase pumps...

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Product Spotlight - Deming 7365 Series X-Pruf Demersible Non Clog Pump

Product Spotlight - Deming 7365 Series X-Pruf D...

Deming Demersible Solids Handling Non-Clog Pumps are used in industrial wastewater applications and have 4" spherical solids handling capability to...

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Product Spotlight - Deming 7365 Series X-Pruf D...

Deming Demersible Solids Handling Non-Clog Pumps are used in industrial wastewater applications and have 4" spherical solids handling capability to...

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Product Spotlight– Lakos PPS Pump Protection Separator

Product Spotlight– Lakos PPS Pump Protection Se...

Lakos PPS Pump Protection Separator LAKOS Pump Protection Separators (PPS) remove sand and grit that can shorten the life of...

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Product Spotlight– Lakos PPS Pump Protection Se...

Lakos PPS Pump Protection Separator LAKOS Pump Protection Separators (PPS) remove sand and grit that can shorten the life of...

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Product Spotlight - Sta-Rite HS Series Submersible Pump

Product Spotlight - Sta-Rite HS Series Submersi...

Description Precision-Engineered, high-quality, rugged Signature 2000® Stainless Steel Series Pumps deliver efficient, dependable performance even in rough, aggressive water. Heads...

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Product Spotlight - Sta-Rite HS Series Submersi...

Description Precision-Engineered, high-quality, rugged Signature 2000® Stainless Steel Series Pumps deliver efficient, dependable performance even in rough, aggressive water. Heads...

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Product Spotlight - Franklin Electric Pumptec-Plus Motor Protection

Product Spotlight - Franklin Electric Pumptec-P...

Product Spotlight - Franklin Electric Pumptec-Plus Motor Protection For installations up to 5 hp. The Pumptec-Plus solid state pump protection...

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Product Spotlight - Franklin Electric Pumptec-P...

Product Spotlight - Franklin Electric Pumptec-Plus Motor Protection For installations up to 5 hp. The Pumptec-Plus solid state pump protection...

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Product Spotlight - Franklin Electric QD Pumptec Motor Protection

Product Spotlight - Franklin Electric QD Pumpte...

Product Spotlight - Franklin Electric QD Pumptec Motor Protection Exclusively designed for Franklin QD Relay Control Boxes, QD Pumptec is...

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Product Spotlight - Franklin Electric QD Pumpte...

Product Spotlight - Franklin Electric QD Pumptec Motor Protection Exclusively designed for Franklin QD Relay Control Boxes, QD Pumptec is...

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Product Spotlight - Barmesa HMV Series Pumps

Product Spotlight - Barmesa HMV Series Pumps

Product Spotlight - Barmesa HMV Series Pumps The HMV Series is now Drinking Water NSF 61 Certified! The Barmesa Pumps...

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Product Spotlight - Barmesa HMV Series Pumps

Product Spotlight - Barmesa HMV Series Pumps The HMV Series is now Drinking Water NSF 61 Certified! The Barmesa Pumps...

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Product Spotlight - PumpMaster WPS Pump Switch

Product Spotlight - PumpMaster WPS Pump Switch

The SJE PumpMaster® WPS is a mechanically-activated, wide-angle float switch providing automatic control in potable water and water applications. It...

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Product Spotlight - PumpMaster WPS Pump Switch

The SJE PumpMaster® WPS is a mechanically-activated, wide-angle float switch providing automatic control in potable water and water applications. It...

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Product Spotlight - Barnes Series ESB Expel Submersible Sump Pumps

Product Spotlight - Barnes Series ESB Expel Sub...

Expel is a 1/3 HP sump pump that is robustly designed for long operational life and dependable service. Expel features...

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Product Spotlight - Barnes Series ESB Expel Sub...

Expel is a 1/3 HP sump pump that is robustly designed for long operational life and dependable service. Expel features...

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Product Spotlight - Barnes SP Series Submersible Sump/Effluent Pumps

Product Spotlight - Barnes SP Series Submersibl...

Effluent Pumps are designed for handling dirty water in typical septic tank/effluent applications. High temperature models are available. Barnes Effluent...

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Product Spotlight - Barnes SP Series Submersibl...

Effluent Pumps are designed for handling dirty water in typical septic tank/effluent applications. High temperature models are available. Barnes Effluent...

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Prevent Grinder Pumps from Getting Clogged!

Prevent Grinder Pumps from Getting Clogged!

Product Spotlight - Float Management Control System The Float Management Control from Innovative Utility Solutions, LLC was designed to save...

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Prevent Grinder Pumps from Getting Clogged!

Product Spotlight - Float Management Control System The Float Management Control from Innovative Utility Solutions, LLC was designed to save...

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Product Spotlight - Barnes Series SEV412 Series Sewage Pumps

Product Spotlight - Barnes Series SEV412 Series...

Barnes Submersible Non-Clog Sewage Pumps are designed for typical raw sewage applications.. Features 0.5 Horsepower Cast Iron Construction. Oil Filled,...

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Product Spotlight - Barnes Series SEV412 Series...

Barnes Submersible Non-Clog Sewage Pumps are designed for typical raw sewage applications.. Features 0.5 Horsepower Cast Iron Construction. Oil Filled,...

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Product Spotlight - Barnes Series SE/SEV-511/521 Series Sewage Pumps

Product Spotlight - Barnes Series SE/SEV-511/52...

Barnes Submersible Non-Clog Sewage Pumps are designed for typical raw sewage applications.. Features 0.5 Horsepower Cast Iron Construction. NEMA L...

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Product Spotlight - Barnes Series SE/SEV-511/52...

Barnes Submersible Non-Clog Sewage Pumps are designed for typical raw sewage applications.. Features 0.5 Horsepower Cast Iron Construction. NEMA L...

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Product Spotlight - Barnes Series SE-411/421 Series Sewage Pumps

Product Spotlight - Barnes Series SE-411/421 Se...

Barnes Submersible Non-Clog Sewage Pumps are designed for typical raw sewage applications.. Features Cast Iron Construction. NEMA L Torque Curve,...

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Product Spotlight - Barnes Series SE-411/421 Se...

Barnes Submersible Non-Clog Sewage Pumps are designed for typical raw sewage applications.. Features Cast Iron Construction. NEMA L Torque Curve,...

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7 Tips for Every Submersible Well Pump Owner

7 Tips for Every Submersible Well Pump Owner

In today’s blog we would like to give you some tips that can help you save time and money when...

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7 Tips for Every Submersible Well Pump Owner

In today’s blog we would like to give you some tips that can help you save time and money when...

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Product Spotlight - Barnes STEP Series Effluent Pumps

Product Spotlight - Barnes STEP Series Effluent...

Product Spotlight - Barnes STEP Series Effluent Pumps Effluent Pumps are designed for handling dirty water in typical septic tank/effluent...

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Product Spotlight - Barnes STEP Series Effluent...

Product Spotlight - Barnes STEP Series Effluent Pumps Effluent Pumps are designed for handling dirty water in typical septic tank/effluent...

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Product Spotlight - Barnes EHV Series Effluent Pumps

Product Spotlight - Barnes EHV Series Effluent ...

Effluent Pumps are designed for handling dirty water in typical septic tank/effluent applications. High temperature models are available. Barnes Effluent...

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Product Spotlight - Barnes EHV Series Effluent ...

Effluent Pumps are designed for handling dirty water in typical septic tank/effluent applications. High temperature models are available. Barnes Effluent...

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Troubleshooting Submersible Well Pumps 101: Water Well Pump Does Not Start

Troubleshooting Submersible Well Pumps 101: Wat...

Is your submersible well pump not starting? I have outlined some troubleshooting steps below to help investigate the possible cause....

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Troubleshooting Submersible Well Pumps 101: Wat...

Is your submersible well pump not starting? I have outlined some troubleshooting steps below to help investigate the possible cause....

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Product Spotlight - Barnes Rival Submersible Grinder Pump

Product Spotlight - Barnes Rival Submersible Gr...

The Barnes Rival Grinder Pumps is a 1 HP grinder pump engineered to vigorously reduce solids in residential sewage applications...

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Product Spotlight - Barnes Rival Submersible Gr...

The Barnes Rival Grinder Pumps is a 1 HP grinder pump engineered to vigorously reduce solids in residential sewage applications...

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Water Well Pump Starts too Often (Rapid Cycling) - How to Troubleshoot

Water Well Pump Starts too Often (Rapid Cycling...

Water Well Pump Starts too Often (Rapid Cycling) - How to Troubleshoot If the pump motor starts too often that...

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Water Well Pump Starts too Often (Rapid Cycling...

Water Well Pump Starts too Often (Rapid Cycling) - How to Troubleshoot If the pump motor starts too often that...

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Product Spotlight - Barnes Razor Submersible Grinder Pump

Product Spotlight - Barnes Razor Submersible Gr...

Razor Grinder Pumps are the ideal 2 HP pump for light commercial and residential solids handling applications. The Razor is...

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Product Spotlight - Barnes Razor Submersible Gr...

Razor Grinder Pumps are the ideal 2 HP pump for light commercial and residential solids handling applications. The Razor is...

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Product Spotlight - Myers ME Series Effluent Pumps

Product Spotlight - Myers ME Series Effluent Pumps

The Myers ME Series Effluent Pumps are designed specifically for effluent pressure distribution mounds, trenches and high-flow drainage applications. Heavy-duty...

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Product Spotlight - Myers ME Series Effluent Pumps

The Myers ME Series Effluent Pumps are designed specifically for effluent pressure distribution mounds, trenches and high-flow drainage applications. Heavy-duty...

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Six Tips for Sump Pump Owners

Six Tips for Sump Pump Owners

A little bit of maintenance can save a lot of time and money. In today’s blog, we will give you...

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Six Tips for Sump Pump Owners

A little bit of maintenance can save a lot of time and money. In today’s blog, we will give you...

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Product Spotlight - AFS Duplex Dual Mode 120-240 Volt Pump Control Panel

Product Spotlight - AFS Duplex Dual Mode 120-24...

The Automated Flow Systems AFSCPD120/240 Duplex, Dual Voltage control panel is designed to control two (alternating) 120/208/240V single phase pumps...

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Product Spotlight - AFS Duplex Dual Mode 120-24...

The Automated Flow Systems AFSCPD120/240 Duplex, Dual Voltage control panel is designed to control two (alternating) 120/208/240V single phase pumps...

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Product Spotlight - AFS Simplex Dual Mode 120-240 Volt Pump Control Panel for Timed or Demand Dose Applications

Product Spotlight - AFS Simplex Dual Mode 120-2...

The Automated Flow Systems AFSCPS120/240DM Simplex, Dual Mode, Dual Voltage control panel is designed to control one 120/208/240V single phase...

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Product Spotlight - AFS Simplex Dual Mode 120-2...

The Automated Flow Systems AFSCPS120/240DM Simplex, Dual Mode, Dual Voltage control panel is designed to control one 120/208/240V single phase...

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How to Prime a Jet Pump

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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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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Product Spotlight - AFS Single Phase Simplex Electromechanical Pump Control Panel

Product Spotlight - AFS Single Phase Simplex El...

The Automated Flow Systems AFSCPS120/240 Simplex Dual Voltage control panel is designed to control one 120/208/240V single phase pump in...

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Product Spotlight - AFS Single Phase Simplex El...

The Automated Flow Systems AFSCPS120/240 Simplex Dual Voltage control panel is designed to control one 120/208/240V single phase pump in...

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Troubleshooting Jet Pump: Noisy Pump (Cavitation)

Troubleshooting Jet Pump: Noisy Pump (Cavitation)

Cavitation is usually suspected when there is a loud noise in the pump. It is often described as a loud...

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Troubleshooting Jet Pump: Noisy Pump (Cavitation)

Cavitation is usually suspected when there is a loud noise in the pump. It is often described as a loud...

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Six Helpful Tricks for Sump Pump Owners

Six Helpful Tricks for Sump Pump Owners

In today’s blog we would like to give you some help ideas that can help you save time and money...

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Six Helpful Tricks for Sump Pump Owners

In today’s blog we would like to give you some help ideas that can help you save time and money...

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Product Spotlight - Myers WHR Series Sewage Pumps

Product Spotlight - Myers WHR Series Sewage Pumps

The Myers® WHR series sewage pumps feature all cast iron construction to withstand the most extreme conditions. Available in single...

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Product Spotlight - Myers WHR Series Sewage Pumps

The Myers® WHR series sewage pumps feature all cast iron construction to withstand the most extreme conditions. Available in single...

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Product Spotlight -  Barmesa 2AHS Series Submersible Dewatering Pump

Product Spotlight - Barmesa 2AHS Series Submer...

This Submersible Dewatering Pump is useful for a variety of applications such as dewatering, sump, effluent and utility applications. Pump...

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Product Spotlight - Barmesa 2AHS Series Submer...

This Submersible Dewatering Pump is useful for a variety of applications such as dewatering, sump, effluent and utility applications. Pump...

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Product Spotlight -  Zoeller Model 53 Sump & Effluent Pump

Product Spotlight - Zoeller Model 53 Sump & Ef...

The "Mighty-Mate" series of submersible Zoeller M53 sump pumps is designed for use in residential or light commercial dewatering applications...

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Product Spotlight - Zoeller Model 53 Sump & Ef...

The "Mighty-Mate" series of submersible Zoeller M53 sump pumps is designed for use in residential or light commercial dewatering applications...

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Product Spotlight - Myers ME45 Series Pumps

Product Spotlight - Myers ME45 Series Pumps

The Myers® ME45 Series Effluent Pump is designed to meet the demand of residential septic tanks or sump applications. This...

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Product Spotlight - Myers ME45 Series Pumps

The Myers® ME45 Series Effluent Pump is designed to meet the demand of residential septic tanks or sump applications. This...

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Is Your Well Pump Cycling Too Often?

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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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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Product Spotlight - Myers MES Series Pumps

Product Spotlight - Myers MES Series Pumps

The Myers® MES50/100 submersible effluent pumps are specifically designed to meet the demands of residential high head septic tank effluent...

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Product Spotlight - Myers MES Series Pumps

The Myers® MES50/100 submersible effluent pumps are specifically designed to meet the demands of residential high head septic tank effluent...

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Product Spotlight: Level Sense PRO- Wi-Fi Enabled Alarm for Sump Pump, Water Heater, Temperature, Humidity, and Leak Detection

Product Spotlight: Level Sense PRO- Wi-Fi Enabl...

Features & Benefits: Wi-Fi Enabled Alarm for Sump Pumps + Leak Detection Alarms/Notifies on High Water in Sump and Water Leaks...

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Product Spotlight: Level Sense PRO- Wi-Fi Enabl...

Features & Benefits: Wi-Fi Enabled Alarm for Sump Pumps + Leak Detection Alarms/Notifies on High Water in Sump and Water Leaks...

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Product Spotlight - Myers VR Series Grinder Pumps

Product Spotlight - Myers VR Series Grinder Pumps

The MYERS VR Series Grinders feature a patent pending axial cutter technology that easily slices through solids and trash found...

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Product Spotlight - Myers VR Series Grinder Pumps

The MYERS VR Series Grinders feature a patent pending axial cutter technology that easily slices through solids and trash found...

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Sump Pump Maintenance Checklist

Sump Pump Maintenance Checklist

Things to do at Home While you are in Self-Isolation - Part 1 Are you looking for some good projects...

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Sump Pump Maintenance Checklist

Things to do at Home While you are in Self-Isolation - Part 1 Are you looking for some good projects...

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Product Spotlight - Myers MS Series Sump Pump

Product Spotlight - Myers MS Series Sump Pump

Versatile, long-life basement sump pump also appropriate for many light-duty dewatering jobs. Designed for drain water removal or permanent applications...

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Product Spotlight - Myers MS Series Sump Pump

Versatile, long-life basement sump pump also appropriate for many light-duty dewatering jobs. Designed for drain water removal or permanent applications...

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Troubleshooting a Jet Pump: Low Pressure or Flow

Troubleshooting a Jet Pump: Low Pressure or Flow

If you are experiencing low water pressure or low flow, I have included some steps below as part of a...

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Troubleshooting a Jet Pump: Low Pressure or Flow

If you are experiencing low water pressure or low flow, I have included some steps below as part of a...

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Product Spotlight - Pumptec Family of Motor Protection

Product Spotlight - Pumptec Family of Motor Pro...

Pump protection at its best The facts are clear and so are the choices. Franklin Electric’s Pumptec family provides the...

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Product Spotlight - Pumptec Family of Motor Pro...

Pump protection at its best The facts are clear and so are the choices. Franklin Electric’s Pumptec family provides the...

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Money Saving Tips for Pump Control Panels

Money Saving Tips for Pump Control Panels

Caution! Electricity can be very dangerous, especially if you are inexperienced. Always use caution when working with electricity and turn...

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Money Saving Tips for Pump Control Panels

Caution! Electricity can be very dangerous, especially if you are inexperienced. Always use caution when working with electricity and turn...

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Why is my Jet Pump Losing Pressure?

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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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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Product Spotlight - Zoeller Model 63 Premium Sump Pump

Product Spotlight - Zoeller Model 63 Premium Su...

The 63 series of submersible pumps is designed for use in residential or light commercial dewatering applications and can be...

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Product Spotlight - Zoeller Model 63 Premium Su...

The 63 series of submersible pumps is designed for use in residential or light commercial dewatering applications and can be...

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Product Spotlight - Franklin Electric RM2 Series Jet Pump

Product Spotlight - Franklin Electric RM2 Serie...

Franklin Electric Convertible Pro Series (RM2) Jet Pumps are equipped with stainless steel impellers for high performance and longevity. This...

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Product Spotlight - Franklin Electric RM2 Serie...

Franklin Electric Convertible Pro Series (RM2) Jet Pumps are equipped with stainless steel impellers for high performance and longevity. This...

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Why is my Jet Pump Overheating?

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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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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How to Measure Your Well Pump Flow Rate - Pressure Tank Method

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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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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Smart Home? Do you have a Wi-Fi enabled alarm for your sump or septic pump?

Smart Home? Do you have a Wi-Fi enabled alarm f...

Here is why you should have a Wi-Fi enabled alarm for your pump: A Wi-Fi enabled alarm for your septic...

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Smart Home? Do you have a Wi-Fi enabled alarm f...

Here is why you should have a Wi-Fi enabled alarm for your pump: A Wi-Fi enabled alarm for your septic...

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Flow Sleeves for Submersible Well Pumps

Flow Sleeves for Submersible Well Pumps

Flow Sleeves for Submersible Well Pumps When is a flow sleeve required? Submersible well pump motors are designed to operate...

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Flow Sleeves for Submersible Well Pumps

Flow Sleeves for Submersible Well Pumps When is a flow sleeve required? Submersible well pump motors are designed to operate...

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Residential Sewage Pump Start-up

Residential Sewage Pump Start-up

Residential sewage pumps are typically used in solids handling applications. Two common applications would be where you have a bathroom...

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Residential Sewage Pump Start-up

Residential sewage pumps are typically used in solids handling applications. Two common applications would be where you have a bathroom...

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Winter Tips for Pump Owners: Prevent and Thaw Frozen Pipes

Winter Tips for Pump Owners: Prevent and Thaw F...

Prevention Keep water running (sewer and water lines). Keeping a small stream of water flowing (hot or cold) can help...

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Winter Tips for Pump Owners: Prevent and Thaw F...

Prevention Keep water running (sewer and water lines). Keeping a small stream of water flowing (hot or cold) can help...

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Sump Pump Start-up

Sump Pump Start-up

Inspection. Inspect pump for any visible damage caused by shipping upon receiving. Record. Prior to installation, record the following: model...

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Sump Pump Start-up

Inspection. Inspect pump for any visible damage caused by shipping upon receiving. Record. Prior to installation, record the following: model...

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How to Test Submersible Pump Wire

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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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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Selecting a Pump Control Panel

Selecting a Pump Control Panel

What’s the Price? Does it fit in my budget? Obviously, price is important to everyone. However, it is important that...

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Selecting a Pump Control Panel

What’s the Price? Does it fit in my budget? Obviously, price is important to everyone. However, it is important that...

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Use of Check Valves in Submersible Well Pump Installations

Use of Check Valves in Submersible Well Pump In...

What is a check valve? Do I need a check valve? A check valve is a valve that is used...

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Use of Check Valves in Submersible Well Pump In...

What is a check valve? Do I need a check valve? A check valve is a valve that is used...

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Determine Flow Rate of Your Submersible Well Pump Using Stopwatch Method

Determine Flow Rate of Your Submersible Well Pu...

If you have a pressure tank and pressure switch it is possible to determine the flow rate of your submersible...

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Determine Flow Rate of Your Submersible Well Pu...

If you have a pressure tank and pressure switch it is possible to determine the flow rate of your submersible...

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Specifying a Vertical Turbine Pump For a Municipal Well

Specifying a Vertical Turbine Pump For a Munici...

Let’s imagine you're designing a new well pump installation for a municipal water system. You have meticulously modeled the system,...

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Specifying a Vertical Turbine Pump For a Munici...

Let’s imagine you're designing a new well pump installation for a municipal water system. You have meticulously modeled the system,...

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4” Submersible Pumps and Motors FAQs

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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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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Jet Pump FAQs

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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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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Sewage Pumps FAQs

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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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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Sump Pumps FAQs

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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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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How Long Should My Submersible Well Pump Last?

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 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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2-Wire Versus 3-Wire Well Pump Motors

2-Wire Versus 3-Wire Well Pump Motors

Most 4” submersible well pump motors used in residential applications are available in 2-wire or 3-wire configurations. The ground wire...

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2-Wire Versus 3-Wire Well Pump Motors

Most 4” submersible well pump motors used in residential applications are available in 2-wire or 3-wire configurations. The ground wire...

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Myers VR1 and VR2 Series Grinder Pumps

Myers VR1 and VR2 Series Grinder Pumps

Myers VR1 and VR2 Series Grinder Pumps Is your sewage pump struggling to keep up with solids and trash?Is your...

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Myers VR1 and VR2 Series Grinder Pumps

Myers VR1 and VR2 Series Grinder Pumps Is your sewage pump struggling to keep up with solids and trash?Is your...

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How Long Should My Sewage Pump Last?

How Long Should My Sewage Pump Last?

The average life expectancy is 5 to 7 years for a residential sewage pump and 5 to 15 years for...

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How Long Should My Sewage Pump Last?

The average life expectancy is 5 to 7 years for a residential sewage pump and 5 to 15 years for...

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Submersible Well Pump Sizing: How do Upthrust  and Down Thrust Affect the Life of my Pump?

Submersible Well Pump Sizing: How do Upthrust ...

Submersible well pumps are multistage centrifugal pumps. Each stage consists of a stationary diffuser and a rotating impeller. Submersible well...

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Submersible Well Pump Sizing: How do Upthrust ...

Submersible well pumps are multistage centrifugal pumps. Each stage consists of a stationary diffuser and a rotating impeller. Submersible well...

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How Long Should My Effluent Pump Last?

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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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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How Long Should My Sump Pump Last?

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 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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Submersible Well Pump Sizing

Submersible Well Pump Sizing

How do I choose the right pump for my system? To size a pump correctly you will need to determine...

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Submersible Well Pump Sizing

How do I choose the right pump for my system? To size a pump correctly you will need to determine...

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Why do I need a Sump Pump High Level Alarm?

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...

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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...

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Top 6 Sump Pump Maintenance Tips | Sump Pit Maintenance

Top 6 Sump Pump Maintenance Tips | Sump Pit Mai...

In today’s blog we would like to give you some tips that can help you save time and money when...

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Top 6 Sump Pump Maintenance Tips | Sump Pit Mai...

In today’s blog we would like to give you some tips that can help you save time and money when...

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7 Things Every Jet Pump Owner Should Know

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...

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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...

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8 Tip for Every Sewage or Effluent Pump Owner

8 Tip for Every Sewage or Effluent Pump Owner

In today’s blog we give you some tips that can help save time and money when it comes to your...

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8 Tip for Every Sewage or Effluent Pump Owner

In today’s blog we give you some tips that can help save time and money when it comes to your...

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7 Things Every Submersible Well Pump Owner Needs to Know

7 Things Every Submersible Well Pump Owner Need...

In today’s blog we would like to give you some tips that can help you save time and money when...

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7 Things Every Submersible Well Pump Owner Need...

In today’s blog we would like to give you some tips that can help you save time and money when...

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How Much does it Cost to Operate my Submersible Well Pump?

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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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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Understanding Float Switches:  Pump Versus Control

Understanding Float Switches: Pump Versus Control

One of the most integral parts of a pumping system is a float switch. Float switches are used to monitor...

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Understanding Float Switches: Pump Versus Control

One of the most integral parts of a pumping system is a float switch. Float switches are used to monitor...

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Sizing a Pressure Tank Correctly - More Protection for your Pump

Sizing a Pressure Tank Correctly - More Protect...

Would you like to prolong the life of your pump?Would you like to save money by reducing energy use? If...

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Sizing a Pressure Tank Correctly - More Protect...

Would you like to prolong the life of your pump?Would you like to save money by reducing energy use? If...

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Protecting Your Well Water Pump

Protecting Your Well Water Pump

Does your well run dry?Do you want peace of mind in knowing that your pump and motor are protected from...

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Protecting Your Well Water Pump

Does your well run dry?Do you want peace of mind in knowing that your pump and motor are protected from...

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How to Select a Sewage Pump

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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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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Simple Sump Pump Maintenance

Simple Sump Pump Maintenance

Why is regular maintenance of my sump pump so important?Standard homeowner’s insurance policies do not cover many of the damages...

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Simple Sump Pump Maintenance

Why is regular maintenance of my sump pump so important?Standard homeowner’s insurance policies do not cover many of the damages...

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Troubleshooting Submersible Well Pumps 101: Testing a Franklin Electric QD (Quick Disconnect) Box

Troubleshooting Submersible Well Pumps 101: Tes...

QD Boxes are designed for use with 3-wire, single phase submersible motors from ? to 1 hp. Troubleshooting inside the...

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Troubleshooting Submersible Well Pumps 101: Tes...

QD Boxes are designed for use with 3-wire, single phase submersible motors from ? to 1 hp. Troubleshooting inside the...

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Troubleshooting Submersible Well Pumps 101: Overloads Tripping

Troubleshooting Submersible Well Pumps 101: Ove...

Is your well water pump overload protector tripping in your control panel? I have outlined some troubleshooting steps below to...

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Troubleshooting Submersible Well Pumps 101: Ove...

Is your well water pump overload protector tripping in your control panel? I have outlined some troubleshooting steps below to...

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Troubleshooting Submersible Well Pumps 101:  Pump Will Not Start

Troubleshooting Submersible Well Pumps 101: Pu...

Is your submersible well pump not starting? I have outlined some troubleshooting steps below to help investigate the possible cause....

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Troubleshooting Submersible Well Pumps 101: Pu...

Is your submersible well pump not starting? I have outlined some troubleshooting steps below to help investigate the possible cause....

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Troubleshooting Submersisble Well Pumps 101:  Pump Won't Shut Off / Low Water Pressure

Troubleshooting Submersisble Well Pumps 101: P...

Is your submersible well pump not shutting off? Has the system operating pressure dropped in your submersible well pump system?...

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Troubleshooting Submersisble Well Pumps 101: P...

Is your submersible well pump not shutting off? Has the system operating pressure dropped in your submersible well pump system?...

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Troubleshooting Submersible Well Pumps 101: Motor Starts Too Often

Troubleshooting Submersible Well Pumps 101: Mot...

Is your submersible well pump turning on more frequently than it once was? Does the rapid clicking of your pressure...

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Troubleshooting Submersible Well Pumps 101: Mot...

Is your submersible well pump turning on more frequently than it once was? Does the rapid clicking of your pressure...

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Using a Safety Line With Submersible Well Pumps

Using a Safety Line With Submersible Well Pumps

Should I use a safety line on by submersible pump? If so what kind do you recommend?We get this question...

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Using a Safety Line With Submersible Well Pumps

Should I use a safety line on by submersible pump? If so what kind do you recommend?We get this question...

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How to Select the Right Pump Switch for the Job

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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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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How Often Should a Septic Tank Be Pumped?

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 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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Idaho Division of Building Safety Revises Policy On Submersible Lake Pumps

Idaho Division of Building Safety Revises Polic...

March 10,2016Today the Idaho Division of Building Safety has revised their policy to allow the continued use of submersible lake...

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Idaho Division of Building Safety Revises Polic...

March 10,2016Today the Idaho Division of Building Safety has revised their policy to allow the continued use of submersible lake...

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Idaho Division of Building Safety Policy On Submersible Lake Pumps

Idaho Division of Building Safety Policy On Sub...

February 12, 2016 The Idaho Division of Building Safety released the following policy prohibiting the installation of submersible well pumps...

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Idaho Division of Building Safety Policy On Sub...

February 12, 2016 The Idaho Division of Building Safety released the following policy prohibiting the installation of submersible well pumps...

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5 Reasons You Don’t Need A Grinder Pump

5 Reasons You Don’t Need A Grinder Pump

It is no stretch for me to venture to say that on a fairly routine basis I pick up the...

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5 Reasons You Don’t Need A Grinder Pump

It is no stretch for me to venture to say that on a fairly routine basis I pick up the...

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How Long Should My Pump Last?

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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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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Best Practices: Sewage Pump Replacement; Sizing

Best Practices: Sewage Pump Replacement; Sizing

Bigger is not always better! If you had size 9 feet you wouldn’t wear size 15 shoes. The same applies...

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Best Practices: Sewage Pump Replacement; Sizing

Bigger is not always better! If you had size 9 feet you wouldn’t wear size 15 shoes. The same applies...

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Understanding Pump Cavitation

Understanding Pump Cavitation

Hydraulic Institute. (Figure 1)NPSHA is the net positive suction head available of the system to the pump, and it is...

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Understanding Pump Cavitation

Hydraulic Institute. (Figure 1)NPSHA is the net positive suction head available of the system to the pump, and it is...

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