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It’s here. The Big Kahuna. The Final Four, one of the biggest stages in American sports. No hype necessary. Let’s dive right into the Inspector Pumphead preview. Game 1: (1) Gonzaga Bulldogs vs. (7) South Carolina Gamecocks When: Saturday, 6:09 PM EST tip How to Watch: CBS or the CBS Sports streaming app An interesting contrast in profiles, as the big bully is a tiny Jesuit school from Spokane that plays in the WCC, while the plucky underdog is a big state school from the mighty SEC. The Gonzaga program has been working towards this moment since they first burst onto the national consciousness with an Elite Eight run in 1999. The Zags have been a consistent presence in the tournament since that time, but have never been able to quite recapture the magic. Despite garnering national respect and high seeding, Gonzaga has typically flamed out before the big stage. But years of disappointment and heartbreak have finally been vanquished by a tough team built around a combination of outside shooting and the inside play of 300 lb. Polish big man Przemek Karnowski. They demolished another underdog, Xavier, in the previous round with sharp shooting and they will look to do the same to the Gamecocks. South Carolina, the only team seeded lower than no. 3 to make the final weekend is by far the biggest surprise of the Final Four, and indeed the whole tournament. Led by expressive coach Frank Martin and the exquisitely named guard Sindarius Thornwell, the exciting Gamecocks are probably the emotional favorite for casual rooters. The Pumphead Pick: Gonzaga 67, South Carolina 59 Game 2: (1) North Carolina Tar Heels vs. (3) Oregon Ducks When: Saturday, 8:49 PM EST tip How to Watch: CBS or the CBS Sports streaming app UNC is back for another crack at the championship. Veteran coach Roy Williams has impressively and successfully rallied his team after last year’s heartbreaking, last second loss to Villanova. While the Tar Heels and their fans will never be able to erase that loss, they might found some small measure of redemption by winning this year. As the only blueblood at this year’s Final Four, UNC will be the heavy betting favorite but will almost certainly have all impartial fans rooting against them. Can the players ignore the doubters and make it back to the championship game They’ll have to get through a very fun Oregon team that plays an appealing small ball style with players like Dillon Brooks, Dylan Ennis and Tyler Dorsey launching threes. Although more known for football, the Ducks have a basketball history; they actually won the first NCAA Championship in 1939. They’ve been building to this moment for the past few years and this squad is ready. It will be an interesting clash of styles as the Ducks space game goes up against UNC’s more traditional lineup with big men like Isaiah HIcks and Kennedy Meeks. But the best player on the floor may be UNC wing Justin Jackson. Look for him to try to take over the game. The Pumphead Pick: UNC 80, Oregon 70 Pump Products application engineers are standing by to provide technical assistance, price quotes or to answer any questions you may have regarding pumps. Call our toll free number 1-800-429-0800.

High temperature submersible pumps are designed to operate submerged in water that could potentially reach extreme high temperatures. Often built with a mix of cast iron and stainless steel, they are fit for a wide variety of applications. Zoeller high temperature pumps are particularly known for quality. What Are High Temperature Pumps Used For These pumps are typically used in sump/dewatering or applications in industrial or commercial settings featuring heavy machinery. The natural running of these machines, whether it be a boiler or transformer, often produces high temperature fluid. Attempting to use a standard fluid-moving pump in such a setting could easily result in cracked casings, shafts, and seals. High temperatures lead to corrosion. Perhaps the most prominent and frequent use of high temperature pumps is in boiler blowdown applications. Blowdown is the process by which the boilers used in heating systems intentionally waste water to avoid impurities evaporating into steam. In that setting, a the pump would typically sit in a basin or tank that is also rated for high temperatures; the excess boiler water is dumped into the tank and exported by the pump. Other common applications for high temperature pumps include plant washdown which is simply the process by which the working stations and machinery in industrial plants are rigorously cleaned using high pressure hot water. The process is important to eliminate bacteria and other contaminants. Many modern plants have automated washdown systems and a high temperature pump is important in moving the water. Such pumps are also useful in moving water for industrial steam cleaning applications. Zoeller 2098-0005: The Best-Selling High Temperature Pump Naturally, any submersible high temperature pump must be constructed with the most durable and heat resistant materials. A pertinent example is the Zoeller 2098-0005, the best-selling submersible high temperature pump featured at Pump Products. Part of Zoeller’s 2000 series, this model features a composite of cast iron and stainless steel body, as well as a powder coated epoxy finish. The finish and construction ensure that the pump does not crack under high heat. The components and the pump itself are rated to stand up to intermittent temperatures up to 200 degrees Fahrenheit. The pump also features high temperature motor leads and thermal overload protection. A non-clog vortex impeller is capable of handling up to 2” solids. The fittings are also stainless steel. Naturally, the power cord and float switch are also built to withstand intermittent high temperatures. The 15 ft. power cord is 16 gauge and built with heavy-duty SOOW jacketing and insulation for oil, water, and weather resistance. The float is an adjustable 10 ft. mechanical switch that can be mounted to the power cord. A note: “Intermittent” in this instance simply means that the pump is not designed for continuous submerged contact in high temperature water. Rather it is designed for use in applications where the water could potentially reach high heats due to operations. Continuous use high heat pumps are made so be sure to check an individual model’s rating to pick the right pump for your application. Pump Products application engineers are standing by to provide technical assistance, price quotes, or to answer any questions you may have regarding Zoeller High Temperature Pumps. Call our toll free number 1-800-429-0800.

In this video, Pump Products highlights the Zoeller 2098-0005 high temperature submersible pump. This pump is well-suited to residential dewatering and water transfer applications in areas where the water might reach high temperatures, such as plants, boiler rooms, and transformer vault rooms. Video includes all relevant features, specifications, and benefits. View the specific product listing 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.

In this video, PumpProducts.com highlights three series of Goulds Booster Pumps: the GB series, the HB series and the Aquavar booster package system. The GB series and HB series are both high head pressure pumps, with the HB series supporting higher capacity flow rates. The Aquavar is a package system with a controller (some also include tank) that is generally used for domestic water systems. Video includes all relevant features, specifications and benefits. View the specific product listings here: https://www.pumpproducts.com/pumps/booster-pumps/goulds-booster-pumps.html PumpProducts.com application engineers are happy to work with customers to figure out the right pump for your application and budget. Call 1-800-429-0800 to speak to an expert. Subscribe to our channel for more how-to guides, product highlights and general information about pumps.

Booster Pumps are supplemental pumps used to increase the pressure of a fluid (usually water) traveling to a home or building. Water pressure could be lacking due to factors such as friction loss, gravity, and dispersion among multiple fixtures. Multi-story buildings often use Booster Pumps when water pressure dissipates on the top floors. Homeowners will often install a booster pump when their home is at the end of a municipal water line or if they are installing a new water fixture that will draw water pressure from existing fixtures. Some just prefer stronger water pressure. The breakdown diagram below shows a typical Booster Pump installation in a system that gets water from a municipal line. In this particular instance, the pump is a Goulds Aquavar e-ABII package with tank, gauge and transducer included. Other installations might look roughly similar. The key point is that booster pumps do not have suction power; water must be fed into the booster for it to operate properly. The expansion tank holds excess water to relieve pressure so that the pump does not short cycle. Once the tank is full, the air bladder inside the tank contracts, and the pump is shut off. The extra water can then be pumped out of the tank. In addition to home and office use, Booster Pumps are often used for agricultural washdown, farming, and irrigation, as well as for extreme pressure washing. In this buyer’s guide, PumpProducts.com will be highlighting three series of Goulds Booster Pumps: the GB series, the HB series and the Aquavar ABII package series. A note: It is important to not “deadhead” these pumps or run them dry. That’s a sure guarantee for burnt plastic and a damaged pump. A recirculator pump could be useful in making sure that water is always flowing through the pump. BEST PRICE GUARANTEE Many of the Goulds Booster Pumps listed on our site qualify as Best Price Guarantee products. Find a lower price and we’ll match it! Check the Best Price Guarantee button on each product page for full terms and conditions. For more information on the Goulds pumps or the Best Price Guarantee program, call us at 1-800-429-0800. Goulds GB Booster Pumps Series The Goulds GB Series pumps are horizontal multistage pumps that are designed for high head, low-flow pressure boosting applications. Models are designated with a best efficiency flow rate, and the GB series includes 5 GPM, 7 GPM, 10 GPM, 18 GPM, and 25 GPM models (Note that the maximum flow rates for these models are higher than the best efficiency flow rate). The Total Dynamic Head for this series can range from 200 ft. to over 600 ft. depending on the specific model. GB series pumps are designed for durability and corrosion resistance. The elements of each stage are particularly tough: the impeller and diffuser are made of glass filled engineered composite material while the bowl is 300 stainless steel. The multistage design also allows for pumping to high heads while simultaneously operating quietly and vibration free. Models marked with “C” have cast iron diffuser heads, while models marked with “S” are stainless steel for filtration applications. Goulds GB Series Top 10 Best Sellers Comparison Chart Model Number Discharge Horsepower Voltage Phase BE GPM TDH Stages Max. Suction Pressure 10GBC0715H0 1" NPT 3/4 HP 230/460 3 10 255 ft. 8 75 PSI 33GBC1512G0 1" NPT 1-1/2 HP 230/460 3 33 218 ft. 7 75 PSI 5GBC0712P0 1" NPT 3/4 HP 230/460 3 5 480ft. 14 75 PSI 5GBS1012S4 1" NPT 1 HP 230/460 3 5 600 ft. 17 75 PSI 7GBC10 1" NPT 1 HP 115/230 1 7 500 ft. 16 75 PSI 7GBS10 1" NPT 1 HP 115/230 1 7 500 ft. 16 75 PSI 33GBS2012J4 1" NPT 2 HP 115/230 1 33 280 ft. 9 75 PSI Goulds HB Booster Pumps Series The Goulds HB Series is similar to its cousin the GB series in that it is a close coupled high head multistage pump. HB series pumps can reach total heads ranging from 200 ft. to over 700 ft. depending on the number of stages in a specific model. The main difference is that the HB series can also operate in applications with higher flow capacities. The series includes pump models with best efficiency flow rates of 45 GPM and 70 GPM. HB Series pumps feature multiple stages that are durable and corrosion resistant, with both the impeller and diffuser constructed of glass filled thermoplastic, while the bowl is 300 series stainless steel. Models marked with “C” have cast iron diffuser heads, while models marked with “S” are stainless steel for filtration applications. Goulds HB Series Top 10 Best Sellers Comparison Chart Model Discharge Horsepower Voltage Phase BE GPM TDH Stages Max. Inlet Pressure 45HB27535 2" NPT 3 HP 115/208-230 1 45 150 ft. 2 100 PSI 45HB25013 2" NPT 5 HP 208-230 1 45 312 ft. 2 100 PSI 45HB17535 2" NPT 7-1/2 HP 208-230/460 3 45 525 ft. 7 100 PSI 70HB13012 2" NPT 3 HP 115/208-230 1 70 145 ft. 2 100 PSI 70HB15013 2" NPT 5 HP 208-230 1 70 255 ft. 4 100 PSI 70HB17513 2" NPT 7-1/2 HP 208-230 1 70 400 ft. 6 100 PSI 70HB21135PE 2" NPT 10 HP 208-230/460 3 70 475 ft. 7 100 PSI 45HB13012 2" NPT 3 HP 115/208-230 1 70 225 ft. 3 100 PSI 45HB15013 2" NPT 5 HP 208-230 1 45 375 ft. 5 100 PSI 45HB17513 2" NPT 7-1/2 HP 208-230 1 45 525 ft. 7 100 PSI Goulds Aquavar ABII Booster Pump Package The Goulds Aquavar e-ABII is a popular Booster Pump package kit for larger residential and light commercial applications with low to mid-range head requirements. The package can come in a variety of configurations, but each package will include the e-HM pump model (some will be multistage), a variable speed intelligent controller and a transducer to measure the pressure within a system. Packages that include the expansion tank (pictured above) will also feature a compact one piece e-HM pump. 1HM and 3HM pump models with this package can contain sizes up to 6 stages while 5HM models can reach up to 5 stages. The other Aquavar package without the tank (pictured below) will feature a sleeve design pump with separate suction housing. 1HM and 3HM pumps of this type will have at least 7 stages, while the 5HM pumps have at least 6 stages. The difference between the compact pumps and the sleeve pumps is in the maximum working pressure each can handle. Compact pumps can handle up to 145 psi (pounds per square inch) while sleeve pumps can handle up to 230 psi. The intelligent controller works by sensing water use and adjusting the speed of the motor accordingly. The controller can also regulate the motor through remote commands and monitors the system to alert you of any hazards. Goulds advertises the system as “cruise control for your pump.” Each includes a power cord. Some can be wall mounted. Be sure to install the controller in the proper enclosure based on its rating. Models in this series can reach heads ranging from the Total Dynamic Heads ranging from 25 ft.at the low end to over 250 ft. at the high end. Goulds Aquavar e-ABII Top 10 Best Sellers Comparison Chart Model Discharge Suction HP Voltage Stages Max. GPM TDH Enclosure Tank Transducer 2AB22MS1G2D2 1-1/2" NPT 1-1/4" NPT 2 HP 208-230/460 5 75 280 ft. NEMA 3R N/A Wiring 1151AB25HM03 1" NPT 1-1/4" NPT 1 HP 208-230/460 3 45 105 ft. NEMA 3R 4.5 gal Pre-wired 1AB21HM06 1" NPT 1" NPT 1 HP 208-230/460 6 12 170 ft. NEMA 3R 2 gal Pre-wired 5AVN115HM03 1-1/2" NPT 2" NPT 5 HP 208-230/460 3 127 205 ft. NEMA 1 N/A Wiring 3AVN15HM07 1" NPT 1-1/2" NPT 3 HP 208-230/460 7 45 250 ft. NEMA 1 N/A Wiring 5AVN32MS1J2K2 1-1/4" NPT 1-1/2" NPT 5 HP 208-230/460 N/A 142 136 ft. NEMA 3R N/A Wiring 1151AB21HM04 1" NPT 1" NPT 1 HP 208-230/460 4 12 115 ft. NEMA 3R 2 gal Pre-wired 5AVN310HM04 1-1/4" NPT 1-1/2" NPT 5 HP 208-230/460 4 75 223 ft. NEMA 3R N/A Wiring 2AB23HM06 1" NPT 1" NPT 2 HP 208-230/460 6 23 212 ft. NEMA 3R 2 gal Pre-wired 5AVN315HM03 1-1/2" NPT 2" NPT 5 HP 208-230/460 3 127 205 ft. NEMA 3R N/A Wiring BROCHURES Goulds GB Series Brochure Goulds HB Series Brochure Goulds Aquavar e-ABII General Brochure Goulds Aquavar e-ABII Technical Brochure Goulds Aquavar Intelligent Pump Controller Brochure Goulds MCS Pump Technical Brochure MANUALS Goulds GB Series Installation Manual Goulds HB Series Installation Manual Goulds Aquavar e-ABII Installation Manual Goulds Aquavar Intelligent Pump Controller Instruction Manual PARTS LISTS  Goulds GB Series Parts List Goulds HB Series Parts List QUICK START GUIDE Goulds Aquavar e-ABII Quick Start Guide Goulds Aquavar Intelligent Pump Controller Start Up Guide IMAGES Pump Products application engineers are standing by to provide technical assistance, price quotes or to answer any questions you may have regarding Goulds Booster Pumps. Call our toll free number 1-800-429-0800.

In this video, PumpProducts.com highlights the Goulds 5GS10412C Submersible Well Pump. This pump is 4" in diameter and well-suited to low flow, high head deep well applications. Video includes all relevant features, specifications and benefits. View the specific Goulds Submersible Pump here: https://www.pumpproducts.com/goulds-5... (more…)

The Madness has begun! The NCAA men’s basketball tournament is the best event in sports and it has already lived up to its nickname with great plays and great players shining on the biggest possible national stage. Of course, the thing that March Madness is most well known for is upsets and Cinderella stories and we’ve already seen quite a few.  Number one overall seed Villanova went down to a tough, underseeded Wisconsin squad. In an even bigger upset, longtime NCAA committee favorite and five star studded Duke lost to an anonymous South Carolina team. Elsewhere, fellow heavyweights North Carolina and Kentucky advanced to the Sweet 16, but not before being pushed to the brink by Arkansas and Wichita State respectively. Plucky fan favorite Rhode Island also made a run at a strong Oregon team before losing. All in all, it’s been a wild ride and there’s more to come. Here is the official Inspector Pumphead analysis of the regions: East (New York, NY): With the top two seeds (Villanova and Duke) gone, this is the most intriguing and wide open of the regions. Wisconsin and Florida meet on Friday; in many ways the programs are mirror images of each other. Both are football-oriented schools that have found consistent success on the hardwood; both have lost legendary coaches (Bo Ryan, Billy Donovan) but have soldiered on under second year men Greg Gard and Mike White, respectively. The game should go a long way to burnishing either program’s credentials for the future. In the other game, look to see if long-suffering Baylor can finally silence the haters against Duke-slaying darling South Carolina. South (Memphis, TN): The South region contains the most future pro talent in the tournament. North Carolina continues in its quest to avenge last year’s heartbreaking championship to Villanova against plucky upstarts Butler. The other game is an absolute must-see, with Lonzo Ball and his run-and-gun UCLA squad taking on Malik Monk and the Kentucky Wildcats. These teams already met in Lexington earlier this season, with UCLA triumphing in Lexington. Expect another high scoring affair. Midwest (Kansas City, MO): Kansas looks to break through against Purdue’s Caleb Swanigan, who might just be the best big man in the country. Swanigan has been an inspiring story - he was once homeless - but Kansas probably has the better overall team. In the other matchup, Michigan looks to continue its hot streak against Oregon. West (Los Angeles, CA): Out west, a well-heeled and poised Gonzaga team will try to avoid the upset against a stern West Virginia squad. West Virginia doesn’t have any stars but plays rugged defense and gives maximum effort on every position. It will be fascinating clash of styles, as the Zags will try to execute with precision, while the Mountaineers can settle for making the game ugly. The other game will hence be dubbed the Sean Miller Bowl, as the Arizona coach takes on his former team, the Xavier Musketeers. If Arizona gets through to the Final Four, they will get to play in their backyard of Phoenix.  

Goulds Submersible Well Pumps are used to draw water from a well in an area where there is no connection to a municipal water line. In this blog, we will highlight Goulds Submersible Well Pumps.  Typically found in rural or outlying areas, well pumps can be used for a variety of applications, including farming, irrigation or simply drawing potable water. Two broad categories of well pumps exist: submersible and jet pumps. As the name suggests, the submersible well pumps are submerged under water at the bottom of the well. Jet pumps are installed above the well and require a separate jet assembly component (twin pipe, Packer) actually installed in the well. Goulds Pumps are compact, close coupled single-component and can be configured for deep well applications. Goulds Submersible Well Pumps Performance The model highlighted here is a low-flow, high head model that can perform in deep well applications. The best efficiency flow rate for the 5GS10412C is 5 gallons per minute, while the head can reach over 600 feet TDH. The pump accomplishes the high heads through the use of multiple stages. A “stage” is simply a compartment consisting of a diffuser, upthrust washer, impeller and a bowl. The model highlighted here includes 20 stages stacked on top of each other. The mechanism is straightforward: water enters the inlet and moves up through the stages. The rotating impeller reacts against the stationary diffuser vane, increasing water pressure. As the water moves through each successive stage, the actions is repeated and pressure continues to increase exponentially. A key point to remember is that the number of stages is positively correlated with head and inversely correlated with flow; the fewer stages, the higher (in terms of GPM) the best efficiency flow rate. We carry Goulds Submersible Well Pumps with various stages in our store. It is a Floating Impeller Stack (as opposed to a fixed impeller stack) which has proven itself for over 50 years as a superior sand handling and durable pump design. It is also more flexible than a fixed impeller stack. This package includes a compact Centripro control box for simple start-stop management. Construction As with any Goulds Submersible Pump, durability is an important consideration. Rust and corrosion are dangerous impediments to any type of equipment that operates submerged under water. If you are relying on such a pump for your potable water, you need to be especially attentive to the possibility of damage. Goulds Well Pumps feature some of the most rugged top-to-bottom construction of any submersible well pump on the market. It starts with the outer casing, which is made of durable, corrosion-resistant stainless steel. The check valve is stainless steel as well, while the discharge head is cast stainless steel. Noryl impellers and Lexan diffusers also ensure that the pump internals are resistant to abrasion. The engineering polymer bearing ensures durability throughout the pump body. 4” Centripro motors are both powerful and durable for continued best performance operation. Pumps with motor packages are available as are pump ends or “wet ends” only. Packages that include control boxes are available as well.    Be sure to consult your local well specialist for installation and maintenance purposes.

Happy Saint Patrick's Day from Pump Products! It's a holiday of rousing public spectacles, heavy drinking and heavy accents. There's a lot of green. It inspired a classic Simpsons episode. This is a holiday that provides a delightful mix of low culture and high religion and it has an absolutely fascinating history. Saint Patrick the Man The holiday celebrates Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland and one of the most influential and celebrated figures in the Irish Catholic canon. Patrick himself was a Roman-British missionary who evangelized for the Church throughout the Emerald Isle. In popular memory, Patrick is the one who effectively ended the dominance of pagan Celtic polytheism, as steered by the Druids. Legends also claim that Patrick used the three-leaved shamrock to explain the concept of the Holy Trinity to the Irish people. Thus the shamrock’s strong association with Irish culture in general and Saint Patrick’s Day in particular. Celebrations, Both Native and Not  It didn’t take long after Patrick’s death for various celebrations of his life to spring up throughout Ireland and Europe. The Church added Patrick’s feast day to the liturgical calendar in the 1600s and it was celebrated largely in the manner of traditional feast days. The modern iteration of the day - the parades, public displays and the primacy of alcohol - actually stems from the celebrations of the Irish diaspora, specifically the Irish of North America. For those immigrants, the day became as much about Irish identity, character and memories of “home” as much as Saint Patrick himself. In a neat bit of recursive cultural adaptation, the style and form of those large public celebrations started filtering back to Ireland in the early 20th century. Today, parades, public drinking and a general party atmosphere are the norm for Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations around the globe. Did You Know One of the first things children learn about St. Paddy’s Day is that wearing green is pretty much a requirement. But for a short period, blue was associated with the holiday because the Order of St. Patrick had adopted blue as the primary color on the organization’s emblems, clothes, etc. When green became strongly associated with Irish nationalism, so too did St Patrick’s Day. Bonus For your edification and enjoyment, here’s a list of really Irish sounding names: Lochlann McDonald Patrick McLaughlin Seamus McRaney Niamh Cloughley Kelly O’Reilly Ciaran Hinds Saoirse Ronan Billy Collins Jack McMahon Sinead Kilkenny Alex O'Rodriguez Domhnall Gleeson  

It’s that time of year again, when we spring forward: Daylight Saving Time is here. On Sunday, May 12, the clocks will advance when 1:59 AM changes to 3 AM. Put another way, we’re losing an hour to gain more sunlight. The idea for daylight saving is simple: adjust the clocks so that we have more daylight during times of the year when it gets dark early. The concept is popularly believed to have been invented by the famous Philadelphia 76ers mascot Benjamin Franklin, although Franklin was probably one of many contemporaries who advanced the idea.  Did You Know The U.S. did not have its traditional four time zones until the late 19th century. Before that, localities set clocks based on apparent solar time which uses sundials to measure the position of the sun at noon (mean solar time). This resulted in over 300 time zones throughout the U.S., according to some estimates. Naturally, this made coordination of activities across wide geographical swaths (postal service, railroads) extremely difficult. The Eastern, Central, Mountain and Pacific Standard times were introduced in 1883. In 1884, the U.S. adopted Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) as the standard for all clocks. In 1960, this was changed to Coordinated Universal Time, which is what we have today. Does It Make Sense Conflicting research exists, as many scientists and economists believe that DST disrupts the normal flow of society without any tangible benefit. People obviously don’t get as much sleep as they’re used to and many different problems stem from lack of sleep. People are generally more sluggish, forgetful and irritable. Business productivity decreases, while heart attacks and car accidents increase. But other than that, it’s great! Various proposals have been made to adjust the practice, such as splitting the U.S. into two time zones, East and West. Others have called for the practice to be abolished altogether. Of course, none of these proposals have gained any serious traction, so we’re probably stuck with DST for now. It's Not Just Daylight You'll Be Saving Because many people are tired and grumpy around this time, we at PumpProducts.com wanted to figure out a good way to cheer people up. And what cheers people up more than saving money On pumps especially Enter the code "dst5" at checkout to receive a $5 discount on any purchase. Offer valid until the end of March (03/31/2017).

PumpProducts.com carries explosion proof pumps from top manufacturers such as Goulds, Zoeller, and Liberty. What is An Explosion Proof Pump Explosion proof pumps are made to operate in hazardous areas, loosely defined as areas where: (1) electrical equipment is operating and (2) flammable vapors are present in the air. Naturally, such areas carry the risk of a spark from the equipment igniting a vapor and causing an explosion. The National Electric Code (NEC) and the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) categorize hazardous areas into a variety of Classes, Divisions, Zones, and Groups depending on the specific variables in the environment. Typical hazardous areas include oil refineries, chemical processing plants, mines, and factories. Hazardous area designation is not restricted to heavy industrial areas. For instance, gas station bathrooms often use explosion proof sewage pumps because of their proximity to a gas tank. Explosion proof pumps are constructed to prevent the creation of sparks, to contain the pressure should an explosion occur, and to prevent the explosion from spreading outside the pump itself. This is accomplished in a variety of ways. The motor enclosure is generally made of thick, strong materials and is usually watertight and dust tight. Stainless steel seals are often used to secure the enclosure. Non sparking materials, such as bronze, brass, and thermoplastic, are used in the construction. Non sparking alloy composites of ferrous metals (iron, steel) can also be used. Explosion proof pumps encompass a wide range of pump applications, including sewage, grinder, sump, and effluent applications. General centrifugal pump types are available as well. 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. This pump is durable and built to withstand harsh environments. 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 is non-ferrous brass. Performance-wise, the 161-0106 is built for high head residential and commercial effluent/dewatering applications. The pump operates at ½ HP, 115 volts, and single phase power. The maximum flow rate is 100 GPM, while the maximum TDH is 56 ft. 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. 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. Explosion Proof Control Panels It is not enough to buy an explosion proof pump and drop it in a pit. All the attendant equipment must also be classified “intrinsically safe,” meaning the electrical and thermal energy is limited to prevent potential ignition. The most important component of the system is the control panel which will cycle the pump. In addition to being intrinsically safe, the control panel must be compatible with the specific explosion proof pump being used and must be designated for use in the same hazardous area classification. The control panel that goes with the M161X is the Zoeller 10-1242 simplex panel. The standard panel is UL listed and features a variety of safety and operational features, including pump run lights, a high water alarm (audio and visual), and seal fail indicators. Intrinsically safe relays prevent switches from sparking or shorting. The enclosure is NEMA 4X rated for indoor or outdoor use. Keep in mind that the panel should not be installed in the area where the hazardous vapors are present. Special fittings that prevent the passage of hot gases are required to prevent the gases from reaching the panel. Be sure to have a qualified electrician handle the installation and maintenance of any electrical equipment.

In this video, Pump Products highlights the Zoeller 161-0106 explosion proof effluent pump. This great pump is built for residential effluent/dewatering applications in hazardous areas. With its solid and sturdy construction, it can safely operate in these areas. Video includes all relevant features, specifications, and benefits. View the specific product listing here: https://www.pumpproducts.com/zoeller-... Pump Products' sales technicians 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.