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In today’s blog we would like to give you some tips that can help you save time and money when it comes to your jet pump system. 1. Swap your pressure switch with a low pressure cut off for cheap pump protection. A pressure switch with a low pressure cut off will detect when the source is dry and shut off the pump. This inexpensive option can save your pump from burning up. Write your wiring diagram on your pressure switch cap. Also, write your pressure settings on the switch cap and on your...

If you have a private well water system, your pressure switch is an integral component. The pressure switch tells the pump that delivers water to your home when to turn on and off. When the pressure in the system drops to a preset low setting the pump will turn on (commonly known as the cut-on pressure). When the pressure in the system rises to the preset high setting the pump will turn off (commonly known as the cut-off pressure). For example, at 40/60 the pump will turn on when system...

In today’s blog we give you some tips that can help save time and money when it comes to your sewage or effluent pump. 1. What is the pressure? Take a pressure reading when your pump is first installed so that you have a benchmark in the event that something goes wrong. Check for faulty check valves, pump, leaks, etc. If you are not sure how to check the pressure you can view our YouTube video by clicking here: 8 Things Every Sewage/Effluent Pump Owner Should Know2. Keep your pump data in an...

In today’s blog we would like to give you some tips that can help you save time and money when it comes to your private well water system. Write or keep critical information in your control box such as:Pump brand and model number, date installed, set depth, installer/service technician name and contact infoTake an amp reading while the system is running. Be sure to keep your test method consistent. Keep all related documents, like your well driller report, in a ziploc bag near your pump control...

It is relatively inexpensive to operate a submersible well pump. In this blog I will show you how to calculate the cost to operate your submersible pump and motor. You will only need to know three things in order to calculate the cost. You will need to know the Motor Power Consumption (in kilowatts), the Operating Hours (per month), and the Cost of Electricity (per kilowatt hour). The power consumption of the motor is normally supplied by the manufacturer. Find the maximum load in watts of the...