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Each year, The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) holds SepticSmart Week with outreach activities to encourage homeowners and communities to care for and maintain their septic systems. September 18-22, 2017 is SepticSmart Week.The EPA website lists the following “Top 10 Ways to Be a Good Septic Owner”:1. Have your system inspected every three years by a qualified professional or according to your state/local health department’s recommendations2. Have your septic tank pumped,...

Should I use a safety line on by submersible pump? If so what kind do you recommend?We get this question quite often when customers take on the challenge replacing their own well pump.The first thing I will mention is that we do not generally use a safety line when installing well pumps. There are however a few specific cases that we would use a safety line, if for example we were installing a well pump using poly pipe. If the pump were to become deadheaded with poly pipe, the pump could heat...

Is my sump pump doing it’s job when I listen to heavy rain in the middle of the night?When I flush the toilet how do I know that my septic system is working as intended? Without actually looking down the basin of the sump pump or inside your septic tank there is no way to know with 100% certainty. However, having the right systems in place can, hopefully, give you the peace of mind that there is no need to worry.Float switches are the most important feature of any pumping system. Float switches...

There are a number of different pump switches you will encounter when searching for which submersible pump to buy. In this post we’ll explain pump switch operation, terms, and the pros and cons of the 3 most common types.What is a “Float Switch”? A float switch is a device that monitors the liquid level in a tank or sump. Inside the sealed float housing is a set of contacts that, when closed, will complete an electrical circuit. They are used to activate and deactivate pumps, alarms, timers,...

What is a “Float Switch”? A float switch is a device that monitors the liquid level in a tank or sump. Inside the sealed float housing is a set of contacts that, when closed, will complete an electrical circuit. The circuit can be completed by either mechanical or mercury means. They are used to activate and deactivate pumps, alarms, timers, etc. Pump Switch Vs. Control Switch When controlling a pump directly, a pump switch can be wired directly into the motor housing, spliced into the pump’s...