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Happy Halloween from Inspector Pumphead and all of us at Pump Products! Now, if you’re a childless young-ish adult, you may have already had your Halloween celebrations on Saturday.  You may have Instagrammed your ironic, edgy or topical costume to gain a paltry amount of "likes" before waking up in a hungover haze on Sunday. However, Halloween is really a holiday designed to let little kids eat candy and it is today, October 31. But what is the history behind Halloween History Most historians generally agree that the strongest historical influence for Halloween is the various pagan folk festivals celebrated by the Celts. Many of these festivals marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of the "darker half" of the year or winter. Rituals and games associated with the future and death were popular. People often went house-to-house in a costume, singing songs in exchange for food. This was known as "mumming" and is the precedent for trick-or-treating. Later celebrations were influenced by the European Christian celebration of "All Hallows' Eve," in which the faithful would often dress as saints or martyrs in an act of commemoration. The spirit of that holy commemoration is now represented by people dressing up like The Joker. Halloween Creep Do you feel like people have been talking about or celebrating Halloween since basically late September You're not alone in noticing the proliferation of what has been termed "Halloween Creep" after the similarly named concept "Christmas Creep." The website Consumerist took note of the phenomenon last year when a reader wrote in about seeing Halloween decorations for sale in July. Of course, after today, expect to see Christmas decorations and hear "All I Want for Christmas Is You" everywhere you go. It's part of the relentless, insatiable march of capitalism where we must be given things to buy and consume. So enjoy I guess. Popular Costumes for 2017 Besides your standard variety of zombies, witches, werewolves, or vampires, look for a lot of Pennywise the Clown from It or variations thereof. Also: Belle (from Beauty and the Beast), Wonder Woman, Donald Trump and anything from Stranger Things and Game of Thrones. People really like dressing up as their favorite characters from popular culture. Who knew Think About This Guys. I'm here to red-pill you all. You've never heard the actual Monster Mash. You've just heard a record about the Monster Mash. Yeah. — Lawrence Miles (@Lawrence_Miles) October 8, 2017 Yeah. Fun Fact According to USA Today, Americans will spend close to $15 billion USD on Halloween this year. The spending includes costumes, candy and decorations. That's bigger than the GDP of Jamaica, and most of that spending will be done by millennials. Darn millennials - get your priorities in order! Happy Halloween! Enjoy your candy responsibly and don't forget to book a dentist appointment. Pump Products application engineers are standing by to help you find the right pump, as well as to provide price quotes, stocking availability and shipping information. Call our toll free number 1-800-429-0800 to speak to an expert today. 

Welcome back to Inspector Pumphead Recommends! In this feature, I will be recommending a specific pump model and highlighting the features, specifications, and benefits of this pump. It could be a new product, a best seller, a seasonally appropriate pump or one that is strongly recommended by the application engineers. Let's dive in! Zoeller 95 Flow Mate Sump Pump Today I am highlighting the Zoeller 95 Flow Mate sump pump. The Zoeller 95 is a submersible sump pump, designed to handle groundwater or effluent water in residential or light commercial application settings. The Zoeller 95 is a high capacity pump that can move water with up to ½” spherical solids and is completely submersible in waters up to 130°F. Construction Most Zoeller 95's are made with a durable cast iron, including the switch case, volute, and base. A powder coated epoxy finish is applied to the exterior for extra corrosion resistance. The finish also allows for greater heat dissipation from the motor, ensuring a long service life. There are no sheet metal parts that are susceptible to corrosion within the body of the pump and no screens to clog. The close coupled motor is a permanent split capacitor type with a oil filled hermetically sealed Class B insulation. It operates at 60 Hz and 3450 RPM with 10.5 amps. The motor housing is also cast iron. The shaft seal is carbon and ceramic and there is a watertight neoprene square ring sealing the motor from the volute. The upper bearing is a sleeve type while the lower bearing is a ball type. The standout feature of the Zoeller 95 pump is the 5-year warranty, a signal of how highly Zoeller thinks of the pump's quality. Specs Model Discharge HP Voltage Phase GPM Max. Head Cord Mode 95-0001 1.5" NPT 1/2 115 1 80 26' 15' Auto Curve Dimensions LITERATURE Zoeller 95 Brochure  Zoeller 95 Installation Instructions  Zoeller 95 Repair Parts List  Zoeller 95 Technical Data Pump Products application engineers are standing by to help you find the right pump, as well as to provide price quotes, stocking availability and shipping information. Call our toll free number 1-800-429-0800 to speak to an expert today.

In this video, Pump Products highlights the Zoeller 95 Flow Mate pump. This pump series is well-suited to residential or light commercial groundwater or effluent applications. Video includes all relevant features, specifications, and benefits. View the product listings here: https://www.pumpproducts.com/zoeller-... Pump Products' applications engineers are happy to work with customers to figure out the right pump for your application and budget. Call 1800-429-0800 to speak to an expert. Subscribe to our channel for more how-to guides, product highlights, and general information about pumps.

$(document).ready(function(){ $("td").css("border", "1px solid black") }); Welcome to Inspector Pumphead Recommends! In this feature, I will be recommending a specific pump model and highlighting the features, specifications, and benefits of this pump. It could be a new product, a best seller, a seasonally appropriate pump, or one that is strongly recommended by the application engineers. Let's dive in! Zoeller MX161 161-0106 Explosion Proof Effluent Pump Part of the innovative X160 series, the Zoeller 161-0106 can be used for either residential or commercial dewatering/effluent applications in Class 1, Division 1, Group C, and D environments. Performance-wise, the Zoeller 161-0106 is built for high head residential and commercial effluent/dewatering applications. The Zoeller MX161 can be submerged in a maximum temperature of 104°F water continuously and can pass water with ¾” solids. This is an excellent choice for effluent applications in areas where flammable vapors could be an issue. Construction Of course, being an explosion proof pump, the Zoeller MX161 is durable and built to withstand harsh environments where flammable vapors might be present. The cover, motor adapter, and pump housing are all Class 30 cast iron. The shaft seal is composed of stainless steel wetted parts, carbon, and ceramic, while the float and vortex impeller are non-ferrous brass. The pump also features an innovative motor and electrical enclosures that reduce vapor ignition on the interior and exterior of the pump. Should flammable vapors inside the enclosures spark, the enclosures can contain the ignition and keep it from spreading. Moisture sensors are pre-wired into the motor housing. The discharge is 1-½” NPT threaded, with an option for a flanged discharge attachment. The power cord is 25 ft. with five bare lead wires. All in all, this is an excellent pump that will perform well for any effluent or dewatering application in a hazardous area. A UL-listed 5 wire power cord with sensor and power leads is included with the pump. Specs Model Discharge HP Voltage Phase GPM Max. Head Cord Mode 161-0106 1.5" NPT Fl. 1/2 115 1 100 56' 25' Auto Hazardous Areas And now a brief word on hazardous areas, as defined by the NEC and NFPA: Class I, Division 1: There are three different situations that could exist to classify an area as a Class I, Division 1 location: –Ignitable concentrations of flammable gases or vapors may exist under normal operating conditions. –Ignitable concentrations of such gases or vapors may exist frequently because of repair or maintenance operations or because of leakage. –Breakdown or faulty operation of equipment or processes might release ignitable concentrations of flammable gases or vapors, and might also cause simultaneous failure of electric equipment. Group C: Flammable gas, flammable liquid-produced vapor, or combustible liquid-produced vapor mixed with air that may burn or explode, having either a maximum experimental safe gap (MESG) value greater than or equal to 0.45mm or less than 0.75mm, or minimum igniting current ratio (MIC ratio) greater than 0.40 and less than or equal to 0.80. Example: Ethylene – 497:3.3.5.1.3. Group D: Flammable gas, flammable liquid-produced vapor or combustible liquid-produced vapor mixed with air that may burn or explode, having either a maximum experimental safe gap (MESG) value greater than or equal to 0.75mm or minimum igniting current ratio (MIC ratio) greater than 0.80. Example: Propane – 497:3.3.5.1.4. Curve Dimensions LITERATURE Zoeller MX161 Brochure  Zoeller MX161 Owner's Manual  Zoeller MX161 Specifications Sheet Pump Products application engineers are standing by to help you find the right pump, as well as to provide price quotes, stocking availability and shipping information. Call our toll free number 1-800-429-0800 to speak to an expert today.

Welcome back to Inspector Pumphead Recommends! In this feature, I will be recommending a specific pump model and highlighting the features, specifications, and benefits of this pump. It could be a new product, a best seller, a seasonally appropriate pump, or one that is strongly recommended by the application engineers. Let's dive in! Zoeller 76 Aqua-Mate Sump Pump Today I am highlighting the Zoeller 76 Aqua-Mate sump pump. The Zoeller 76 is a submersible sump pump, designed to handle groundwater or effluent water in residential or light commercial application settings. The Zoeller 76 can handle groundwater or effluent water with up to ⅜” spherical solids and is completely submersible in waters up to 110°F. Construction The Zoeller model 76 features a primarily plastic based construction, with the volute, motor housing, and pump base all being made of engineered plastic for corrosion resistance. The impeller is a non-clogging vortex type to pass solids. The screws and other hardware are stainless steel, the motor shaft is 410 stainless steel and the gasket is a Buna-N O-ring. A reliable integrated float switch is built into the pump for easy automatic operation. The on point is 8⅓" while the off point is 3⅝”. The model listed below includes a UL listed power cord with 3-prong plug and a plastic carrying handle. Automatic types include a solid buoyant polypropylene float on a 2-pole mechanical switch. The Zoeller 76 is a solid sump pump for your groundwater or effluent transportation needs. Specs Model Discharge HP Voltage Phase GPM Max. Head Cord Mode 76-0001 1.5" NPT 1/2 115 1 50 25' 9' Auto 76-0002 1.5" NPT 1/2 115 1 50 25' 9' Manual Curve Dimensions LITERATURE Zoeller 76 Brochure  Zoeller 76 Installation Instructions  Zoeller 76 Repair Parts List Pump Products application engineers are standing by to help you find the right pump, as well as to provide price quotes, stocking availability and shipping information. Call our toll free number 1-800-429-0800 to speak to an expert today.

In this video, Pump Products highlights the Zoeller model 76 sump pump. This pump series is well-suited to residential or light commercial groundwater/effluent applications. Video includes all relevant features, specifications, and benefits. View the product listings here: https://www.pumpproducts.com/zoeller-... Pump Products' applications engineers are happy to work with customers to figure out the right pump for your application and budget. Call 1800-429-0800 to speak to an expert. Subscribe to our channel for more how-to guides, product highlights, and general information about pumps.

The leaves are falling, the wind is blowing and the night darkness seems to come earlier and earlier everyday. You know what that means: it's fall and also time for MLB's World Series, also known as the Fall Classic. The best-of-seven series is always a special part of the American sports calendar and has produced some of the most seminal and memorable moments in sports. After a 162 game regular season and two playoff rounds, the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Houston Astros have emerged triumphant as the representatives of their respective leagues. For the Dodgers, "The Best Team Money Can Buy," this World Series appearance was a long time coming. The well-heeled team has cultivated a (perhaps unfair) reputation as a bunch of overpaid chokers as they flamed out to arguably less talented teams. This year, however, the boys in blue have powered past any doubts, dismissing the Arizona Diamondbacks in the NLDS and then making the defending champion Chicago Cubs old news in the NLCS. It's been a long wait for loyal Dodgers fans, who have been waiting since 1988 to see their team in the World Series. That's right - one of the proudest, richest franchises in baseball hasn't been to the game's biggest stage in over a quarter century.  That was the year of the "I don't believe what I JUST saw!" Kirk Gibson home run to boot. The Astros have been to the World Series more recently (2005) but that was a completely different organization with a different identity - they were still in the National League. Houston has had an interesting trajectory the last few years. The organization intentionally put bad teams on the field in an effort to stockpile high draft picks. Then armed with young stars, Houston went from bad to good very quickly. Amazingly, the rebuild is right on schedule; Sports Illustrated even ran a cover story in 2014 predicting that the Astros would win the World Series this year. And after thumping the Boston Red Sox and narrowly surviving in seven games against the Yankees, they look ready to fulfill the prophecy. MLB's postseason format has often resulted in wild card teams and regular season underachievers reaching the World Series. But we have two juggernauts clashing this year. Indeed it is the first World Series to feature two 100-win teams since 1970. It should be quite a show. Hitting In the postseason, the Dodgers have largely been driven by the hot bats of Justin Turner and Yasiel Puig. Turner is a former Mets castoff while Puig has gone from future star to malcontent washout to solid contributor in the span of a few years. Turner and Puig have perhaps taken some of the pressure of young Dodgers' stars like Corey Seager, Cody Bellinger and Chris Taylor. The Astros are powered by likely MVP and fan favorite, Jose Altuve. The 5'6" Altuve's diminutive stature, in comparison to other major leaguers, has always been the source of entertainment, but recently it's his dominant play that's drawing more attention. He's backed up by budding Puerto Rican superstar Carlos Correa. George Springer, Alex Bregman, Evan Gattis and Josh Reddick round out things for Houston. Edge: Push Pitching Two of the best pitchers of recent generations are the headliners. Clayton Kershaw (Dodgers) keeps cementing his claim as maybe the greatest, most dominant pitcher of all time. Justin Verlander (Astros) has shown remarkable resilience, returning to form after it looked like he was past his best at the tail end of his stint with the Detroit Tigers. His clutch game seven performance against the Yankees, in the ALCS, was key to the Astros hopes. These two superstars won't matchup until a possible game 5 or later if at all; same goes for second line stars Yu Darvish (Dodgers) and Dallas Keuchel (Astros). But which pitcher starts isn't as important these days; it's all about bullpen management now. Here, the Dodgers have a clear edge: Kenley Jansen might be the best closer in basebal,l and the other bullpen stalwarts (Tony Watson, Brandon Morrow, Tony Cingrani, Josh Fields) are pretty good as well. Houston has no such answer and their starters have generally thrown more pitches, and pitched more innings, than other postseason teams' starters. Big Edge: Dodgers The Pumphead Pick: Dodgers in Seven Pump Products application engineers are standing by to help you find the right pump, as well as to provide price quotes, stocking availability and shipping information. Call our toll free number 1-800-429-0800 to speak to an expert today.

Welcome back to Inspector Pumphead Recommends! In this feature, I will be recommending a specific pump model and highlighting the features, specifications, and benefits of this pump. It could be a new product, a best seller, a seasonally appropriate pump or one that is strongly recommended by the application engineers. Let's dive in! Goulds J7S Shallow Well Pump Today I am highlighting the Goulds J7S Shallow Well Pump. This popular Jet Pump is our best-selling jet pump and is known for top notch construction, efficiency, versatility, and consistent performance. The Goulds J7S is built to draw water from a water table no more than 25 ft. underground. This pump can typically be found in homes, farms, and cottages, as well as in booster applications. Construction The defining feature of the Goulds J7S is the integral shallow well adapter that is built into the casing, removing the need for a separate shallow well adapter. This makes the pump compact and relatively easy to install. This Shallow Well Jet Pump is also easy to maintain. The motor is divided into two compartments for easy access to the wiring and replaceable components while a back pullout design allows the user to access the pump components without disturbing the surrounding piping. The engineered plastic tubing and fittings can also be easily removed for cleaning or examination. The pump case includes a nozzle clean out plug. The volute is cast iron with an electro-coated paint process that is applied to the interior and exterior and then baked on for corrosion resistance. The impeller is FDA compliant, glass filled Noryl and is both corrosion and abrasion resistant. The bolted down diffuser guide vane ensures positive alignment with the impeller. The mechanical seal's special diaphragm design retains water in the casing so the seal itself never runs dry. The Goulds J7S is powered for continuous operation and is self-priming after the initial prime. This basic pump package includes the close-coupled pump/motor, a AN018 nozzle, a AD3336 venturi, and a AS4 pressure switch. The pressure switch is preset to 30-50 PSI. Specs Pump Discharge Suction HP Volt Ph. Lift PSI GPM J7S 1 ¼” NPT 1" NPT 3/4 115/230 1 5' 30  21.3 5' 40  18.3 5' 50  12.5 5' 60  6.6 10' 30  18.8 10' 40  17.3 10' 50  11.3 10' 60  5.0 15' 30  16.4 15' 40  15.5 15' 50  9.6 15' 60  3.7 20' 30  13.6 20' 40  13.2 20' 50  8.3 20' 60  2.0 25' 30  10.0 25' 40  9.9 25' 50  6.4 25' 60  1.0 Dimensions  LITERATURE Goulds J7S Brochure Goulds J7S Installation Manual Goulds J7S Repair Parts List PumpProducts.com application engineers are standing by to help you find the right pump, as well as to provide price quotes, stocking availability and shipping information. Call our toll free number 1-800-429-0800 to speak to an expert today.

Welcome back to Inspector Pumphead Recommends! In this feature, I will be recommending a specific pump model and highlighting the features, specifications, and benefits of this pump. It could be a new product, a best seller, a seasonally appropriate pump or one that is strongly recommended by the application engineers. Let's dive in! Zoeller 75 Aqua-Mate "Builder Series" Today I am highlighting the Zoeller 75 Aqua-Mate "Builder Series" sump pump. The Zoeller 75, is a submersible sump pump, designed to handle groundwater or effluent water in residential or light commercial application settings. The Zoeller 75 can handle groundwater or effluent water with up to ⅜” spherical solids and is completely submersible in waters up to 104°F. This pump can fit into 12" diameter pits and comes with a 1-year warranty. Construction The Zoeller 75 features a variable composite construction, with the motor housing being made of cast iron, while the volute, base, and non-clog vortex impeller are made of engineered plastic. The motor housing also includes a powder coated epoxy paint for corrosion resistance and heat dissipation. The motor is oil filled and features a auto reset thermal overload for added protection. The shaft is SUS420J2 stainless steel, the rotary mechanical seals are carbon/ceramic and the gasket is watertight NBR rubber. A reliable integrated float switch is built into the pump for easy automatic operation. The on point is 8 -⅓" while the off point is 2-½". The model listed below includes a UL listed power cord with 3-prong plug and a plastic carry handle. All in all, this is a solid sump pump for your groundwater or effluent transportation needs. Specs Model Discharge HP Voltage Phase GPM Max. Head Cord Mode 75-0001 1.5" NPT 1/2 115 1 50 25' 10' Auto Curve Dimensions LITERATURE Zoeller 75 Brochure  Zoeller 75 Installation Instructions  Zoeller 75 Technical Data Sheet Zoeller 75 Specifications Sheet  Pump Products application engineers are standing by to help you find the right pump, as well as to provide price quotes, stocking availability and shipping information. Call our toll free number 1-800-429-0800 to speak to an expert today.

In this video, Pump Products highlights the Zoeller 75 "Builder Series" sump pump. This pump series is well-suited to groundwater or effluent applications in residential or light commercial settings. Video includes all relevant features, specifications, and benefits. View the product listings here: https://www.pumpproducts.com/zoeller-... Pump Products' applications engineers are happy to work with customers to figure out the right pump for your application and budget. Call 1800-429-0800 to speak to an expert. Subscribe to our channel for more how-to guides, product highlights, and general information about pumps.

Welcome back to Inspector Pumphead Recommends! In this feature, I will be recommending a specific pump model and highlighting the features, specifications, and benefits of this pump. It could be a new product, a best seller, a seasonally appropriate pump or one that is strongly recommended by the application engineers. Let's dive in! Zoeller 73 Aqua-Mate Builder Series Today I am highlighting the Zoeller 73 Aqua-Mate Builder Series sump pump. The Zoeller 73, is a submersible sump pump, designed to handle groundwater or effluent water in residential or light commercial application settings. The Zoeller 73 can handle groundwater or effluent with up to ⅜” spherical solids and is completely submersible in waters up to 104°F. This pump can fit into 12" diameter pits. Construction The Zoeller 73 features a variable composite construction, with the motor housing made of cast iron, while the volute, base, and non-clog vortex impeller are made of engineered plastic. The motor housing also includes a baked on enamel finish for corrosion resistance and heat dissipation. The motor is oil filled and features a auto reset thermal overload for added protection. In addition, a reserve safety factor is engineered into the design of the pump for unusual conditions. The shaft is 410 stainless steel, the rotary mechanical seals are carbon and ceramic and the gasket is watertight NBR rubber. A reliable integrated float switch is built into the pump for easy automatic operation. The on point is 6.5" while the off point is 2.5". The model listed below includes a UL listed power cord with 3-prong plug and a plastic carry handle. All in all, this is a solid sump pump for your groundwater or effluent  transportation needs. Specs Model Discharge HP Voltage Phase GPM Max. Head Cord Mode 73-0001 1.5" NPT 1/3 115 1 38 17' 9' Auto Curve Dimensions LITERATURE Zoeller 73 Brochure and Specifications  Zoeller 73 Installation Instructions  Zoeller 73 Technical Data Sheet Pump Products application engineers are standing by to help you find the right pump, as well as to provide price quotes, stocking availability and shipping information. Call our toll free number 1-800-429-0800 to speak to an expert today.

In this video, Pump Products highlights the Zoeller 73 "Builder Series" sump pump. This pump series is well-suited to groundwater or effluent applications in residential or light commercial settings. Video includes all relevant features, specifications, and benefits. View the product listings here: https://www.pumpproducts.com/zoeller-... Pump Products' applications engineers are happy to work with customers to figure out the right pump for your application and budget. Call 1800-429-0800 to speak to an expert. Subscribe to our channel for more how-to guides, product highlights, and general information about pumps.