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Posted on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 by

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 diffusers to build pressure and send water from the pumps inlet to a water system. These pumps are primarily used in deep wells, and are capable of overcoming great vertical heights while maintaining a 40/60 psi differential in a home. What is a 4” submersible motor?This is the motor that attaches to the bottom of the pump end. A motor’s horsepower must be match to that of the pump it is...

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Posted on Friday, November 9, 2018 by

Jet Pump FAQs

What is a jet pump?A jet pump is a non-submersible pump that utilizes two fundamentals of pumping - ejection and centrifugal operation. Ejection is achieved by using a nozzle to blow water through a venturi to create a vacuum that will pull water through and force it out the other end by use of an impeller. The use of the impeller to move the water is what makes a pump centrifugal. 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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Posted on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 by

Sewage Pumps FAQs

What is a sewage pump?In residential applications, sewage is pumped from a basin by a submersible sewage pump. The sewage includes soft solids up to 2” in diameter. The pump is installed at the lowest point in the basin and pumps the liquid to a sewer system or a septic tank.What does “solids” handling mean?The “solids handling” of a pump refers to its ability to pass items such as human waste. These pumps cannot handle solids such as “flushable” wipes, feminine hygiene products, rocks, pebbles...

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Posted on Monday, November 5, 2018 by

Sump Pumps FAQs

Where do I find the nameplate?The name plate can typically be found on the top of the pump, this includes information you may need such as date of manufacture, model number, horsepower etc. What is a sump pump?A sump pump is a pump that is placed in a pit (or sump) and used to pump unwanted groundwater up and away from an undesirable location. They are commonly found in basements and crawl spaces of residential homes. What does Automatic mean?An automatic pump comes with a switch that will tell...

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Posted on Friday, November 2, 2018 by

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 residential 2-wire well pump. Life expectancy of the pump depends on many different factors, some of which are the quality of the pump, how often the pump has to run, and the electrical supply to the pump. Here is a list of some of the factors that determine life expectancy.Avoid upthrust and downthrust. When there is lower pressure (low head) the impellers will “float” up and wear on the diffusers...

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