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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...

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...