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Ken, along with his brother Allen, grew up learning the nuances of this family owned business and has carried on the important traditions of selling quality products and providing excellent customer service as taught to him by his father, Jim Worst. Ken oversees the operations of the company and it is his steady hand that guides the R.C. Worst & Co. ship. He provides the financial oversight to insure stability and longevity for their long-time customers, employees and future generations of...

Would you like to extend the life of your drainfield? Would you like to extend the life of your pump? Anyone with an onsite septic system at their home will, of course, say yes to both of these. Extending the life of a drainfield can save thousands of dollars and the cost of a new effluent pump can be upwards of one thousand dollars including installation. Effluent filters are an ideal component for your residential septic tank. They prevent large solids from leaving the tank by improving...

Although cable tools generally come pre-tested from the manufacturer, it’s a good idea to check wire before you install it into a well, and it only takes a couple of minutes. You may have an old spool, a used spool, or a new one that has been accidentally bumped or dropped. In any case, it’s a good idea to make sure that it is not damaged before spending time and money dropping it hundreds of feet into a well. Here is what you need: A body of water. Any body of water will do...a bucket, a...

Chris, son of Ken Worst, represents the fourth generation of family members to learn the ropes of the pumping industry. His primary responsibilities are to maintain function and progress for the growth and development of our website. At Worst since 2012 Why Our Customers Should “Expect the Best from RC Worst” We are a locally owned, fourth generation, family owned business. For over 65 years we have been effectively serving the needs of municipalities, engineers, contractors, and homeowners...

What’s the Price? Does it fit in my budget? Obviously, price is important to everyone. However, it is important that you are careful not to buy a substandard product with poor quality components. You should also be careful not to pay too much for a panel that has additional features and components that are not going to be needed for your application. What are the functions and features that I need for my application? Many control panels on the market today include a number of standard functions...