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Are you ready to tackle your Spring projects? Don’t overlook the source of your drinking water. I have outlined a few things to consider on your Spring checklist. 1.Test your water. Spring is a good time to get your well water tested. Incorporating the annual testing into your spring cleaning routine will make it easier for you to remember each year. Water tests should be done by a certified lab. Compare your results to the EPA drinking water standards for public systems, which serve as good...

Do you want peace of mind in knowing that your sump pump is working properly? Sump pump alarms alert you to dangerous water levels in your tank before it becomes a problem. They are designed to sound an alarm, light a visual indicator, and/or send messages via text and email when there is a problem. In most cases, the alert will allow you to check it before your basement floods, saving you the headaches and costs associated with water damage. How does the alarm work? A basic audio/visual alarm...

Put simply, an electromechanical relay is a switch. Electromechanical relays are actuated electromechanically. It is typically actuated with an electromagnet. Relays contain several parts to make them work. The electromagnet controls opening and closing of the contactors in the relay. The armature is the moving part that opens and closes the contactors. A spring is also used and this is the part that returns the contactor back to its original position. A PLC is more or less a small computer...

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 sump pump system. 1. Test your sump pump regularly. Pour enough water into the sump pit to raise the float that engages the pump. The pump should remove the water from the pit and shut itself off in a matter of seconds. Ensure that the float moves freely. Take note of where your check valve is. The check valve will stop the water from running back down the discharge pipe, through the...

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...