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What is a Toilet Pump System?
May 30, 2018The design of a standard toilet is based on gravity. If a toilet is located in a space beneath the sewer line, such as a basement, a toilet pump system becomes necessary. 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.
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Pump Products Celebrates Memorial Day
May 24, 2018Memorial Day weekend is a special time for all Americans. It’s represents a time to look ahead, into the coming summer, but also a time to reflect on the past. Perhaps more than anything, it’s a time to be thankful. Every last Monday in May we remember and celebrate the lives of servicemen and women who have fallen in the line of duty. Originally known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day has been a tradition since near the end of the Civil War though the day didn’t achieve the status of federal holiday until 1971. The exact origins of the day and where it was first celebrated are unclear but Waterloo, New York was officially declared the birthplace of the day by Lyndon Johnson in 1966. It wasn’t until World War I that the holiday evolved into commemorating troops lost not only in the Civil War, but across all armed conflicts the United States has been a part of. A popular symbol of Memorial Day, the red poppy, was inspired by a poem entitled “We Shall Keep the Faith” by Moina Michael: Oh! You who sleep in Flanders fields, Sleep sweet – to rise anew! We caught the torch you threw And holding high, we keep the Faith With All who died We cherish, too, the poppy red That grows on fields where valor led; It seems to signal to the skies That blood of heroes never dies, But lends a lustre to the red Of the flower that blooms above the dead In Flanders field And now the Torch and Poppy Red We wear in honor of our dead Fear not that ye have died for naught; We’ll teach the lesson that you wrought Moina Michael was the first to wear the red poppy. One thing led to another and soon enough they were mass produced and became a universal symbol of remembering fallen soldiers. Memorial Day weekend also signals the official start of summer vacation. Summer brings images of waves rolling over sizzling sand, ice cream dripping timidly down the side of a cone onto the sidewalk, and smoke rising from charcoal that’s busy cooking food for the family barbeque. Memorial Day is a time to enjoy what our freedom affords us. So go to the beach, spend time with family and enjoy yourself. Most of all enjoy the sweet gift of having Monday off work. Pump Products would like to salute all those who have served our country and preserved the freedom and liberty that we enjoy every day. PumpProducts.com sales specialists are standing by to help you find the right pump or part, 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.
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What are Transfer Pumps?
May 23, 2018Transfer pumps are suitable for clear water transfer. They are commonly used for draining hot water tanks, removing water from pool covers and wet-vac projects. Pump Products carries a selection of transfer pumps to suit every application. 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.
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Berkeley CP/CB Series Centrifugal Pumps Buyers Guide & Review
May 22, 2018The Berkeley CP/CB series of centrifugal pumps are well-suited for general water systems and use as sprinkler pumps in homes, farms, and light industry. The CP/CB series pumps are constructed of cast iron with both medium and high head models available. These series of centrifugal pumps feature a heavy-duty motor with easy service design, a four-position discharge, and a drain port that provides for easy winterizing. All models come with carbon/ceramic Buna-N mechanical seals and includes a replaceable wear ring. The CP/CB series also features a back pull out design for easy serviceability. The CP series comes with an abrasion resistant Noryl impeller for normal applications with working temperatures up to 140 degrees Fahrenheit. The CB series comes with a silicon bronze impeller and is equipped with shaft seals rated for temperatures up to 225 degrees Fahrenheit. Medium head models deliver up to 110’ of head with capacities up to 140 GPM. High head models deliver up to 140’ of head with capacities up to 90 GPM. Berkeley CP/CB Series Centrifugal Pump Model Comparison Chart Model Discharge HP Voltage Phase GPM Max. Head S39490 1" 1/2 115/230 1 50 110' S39489 1" 1/3 115 1 40 110' S39492 1" 3/4 115/230 1 60 110' S39494 1-1/4" 1 115/230 1 70 110' S39517 1" 1/2 208/230/460 3 40 140' S39491 1" 1/2 208/230/460 3 50 110' S39529 1" 1/2 115/230 1 40 140' S39516 1" 1/2 115/230 1 40 140' S39495 1-1/4" 1 208/230/460 3 70 110' S39503 1" 1/2 115/230 1 50 110' S39518 1" 3/4 115/230 1 50 140' S39496 1-1/4" 1-1/2 115/230 1 100 110' S39520 1" 1 115/230 1 60 140' S39493 1" 3/4 208/230/460 3 60 110' S39519 1" 3/4 115/230/460 3 50 140' S39531 1" 3/4 115/230 1 50 140' S39505 1" 3/4 115/230 1 60 110' S39523 1" 1-1/2 208/230/460 1 70 140' S39522 1" 1-1/2 115/230 1 70 140' S39530 1" 1/2 208/230/460 3 40 140' S39504 1" 1/2 208/230/460 3 50 110' S39521 1" 1 208/230/460 3 60 140' S39497 1-1/4" 1-1/2 208/230/460 3 100 110' S39508 1-1/4" 1 208/230/460 3 70 110' S39532 1" 3/4 208/230/460 3 50 140' S39506 1-1/4" 3/4 208/230/460 3 60 110' S39507 1-1/4" 1 115/230 1 70 110' S39534 1" 1 208/230/460 3 60 140' S39533 1" 1 115/230 1 60 140' S39509 1-1/4" 1-1/2 115/230 1 100 110' S39498 1-1/4" 2 230 1 110 110' S39510 1-1/4" 1-1/2 208/230/460 3 100 110' S39535 1" 1-1/2 115/230 1 70 140' S39536 1" 1-1/2 208/230/460 3 70 140' S39524 1-1/4" 2 230 1 80 140' S39499 1-1/4" 2 208/230/460 3 110 110' S39511 1-1/4" 2 230 1 110 110' S39512 1-1/4" 2 208/230/460 3 110 110' S39537 1-1/4" 2 230 1 80 140' S39525 1-1/4" 2 208/230/460 3 80 140' S39526 1-1/2" 2-1/2 230 1 90 140' S39538 1-1/4" 2 208/230/460 3 80 140' S39513 1-1/2" 2-1/2 230 1 140 110' S39539 1-1/2" 2-1/2 230 1 90 140' S39527 1-1/2" 2-1/2 208/230/460 3 90 140' S39540 1-1/2" 2-1/2 208/230/460 3 90 140 PERFORMANCE CURVES EXPLODED VIEW RECOMMENDED CONNECTIONS PUMP DIMENSIONS MEDIUM HEAD PERFORMANCE HIGH HEAD PERFORMANCE TROUBLESHOOTING Brochure Berkeley CP/CB Series Centrifugal Pump Brochure Owner's Manual Berkeley CP/CB Series Centrifugal Pump Owner's Manual 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.
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What are Trash Pumps?
May 21, 2018Engine driven pumps are built for applications which need high flow efficiency, solids-handling capability and abrasion resistance. Trash pumps can be used for general water transfer, as well as chemical spraying, handling and processing. For use where electrical power is not available. Some models come with roll cage for easy portability. 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.
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7 Tips to Save Money at Home while Traveling
May 18, 2018It’s that time of the year again. The sun is starting to peek behind the clouds, flowers are blooming, and birds are deciding its okay to wake you up at 3 AM with a song. So you know what that means. It’s time to get the heck out of here and take a vacation, or as the British call it, a holiday. Below are a few tips about your lights, water system and household appliances to save both energy and money while you're away. Tip 1: Thermostats are Cool Setting your thermostat for the appropriate temperature or turning off your air conditioning is essential. For summer vacations, set the furnace to a low temperature and if you have central air, set it to a high temperature to make sure it doesn't turn on until you get back. During winter months, thermostats should be set at 50° F to ensure pipes and appliances don’t freeze. Programmable thermostats are especially handy during vacations as your appliances do all the work for you. It may also be helpful to close doors around your house to keep individual rooms better insulated. Tip 2: Plug it Out, Plug it Out Unplug any nonessential appliances or gadgets as most devices still consume energy as long as they’re plugged in, even if they’re turned off. Devices such as toasters, televisions, and coffee makers are known as “energy vampires” because of this. The good news is you don’t need any holy water or garlic to scare these energy suckers away; simply unplugging them will work. Pumps are generally an appliance that you won't want to unplug while you're away, but you might be able to save energy on some on-demand systems. For instance, re-circulating pumps designed to deliver immediate hot water to your tap can have the accompanying timers turned off for potential energy savings. A popular re-circulating pump with an easily disabled timer is the Laing LHB08100085. Some booster pumps designed to provide extra pressure at the tap, such as the Grundfos MQ series pumps have sensors that can be disabled. Keep in mind that you should only disable the sensors if you use your booster pumps specifically for extra tap pressure; if you use a booster to evacuate rainwater or another similar application you need those pumps fully functional. Tip 3: If you try to steal a jacuzzi you might end up in hot water As much as it may hurt, turning off that boiling but somehow incredibly relaxing hot tub while you’re gone could shrink your next bill. Water heaters generally account for 15-20% of your bill so switching off the breaker to your water heater could help save you a ton. If you have a gas model and not an electric water heater, switch your heater to its pilot setting. Tip 4: Is your refrigerator running Because you should probably ahhhh....you know the rest.... Refrigerators are among the biggest consumers of energy. Adjusting your refrigerator to 42 degrees and the freezer to 5 degrees is a warmer but food-safe temperature. Determine what food you should keep and what food is perishable. Packing your freezer actually increases efficiency as well. If you’re particularly daring and going away for an extended period of time, you can turn your refrigerator off to save energy and prop the doors open with a dish. Remember to clean the shelves before you leave to prevent any bad smells. Also it’s probably time you threw out that two week old plate of lasagna anyway. Tip 5: What did the curtain rod say to the blinds Nice shades. A simple but super helpful thing to do while on vacation is to close your curtains and shut your blinds. Heat can enter your home through windows and closing curtains helps to conserve heat energy. Closing your curtains keeps heat in during the winter and heat out during the summer. This will also help your air conditioner do less work to cool the house down after you return. Tip 6: Text Alerts Are Your Friend One of the wonders of our modern technological society is that as long as you have a phone and some data, there is very little information that is out of your reach. That includes the status of your pumping system. Pump alarms have long served to let users know when the groundwater level in a pit becomes untenable. Now you can receive both SMS text alerts and emails to your phone when the alarm sounds. One of the most popular alarms is the Liberty NightEYE which is wireless enabled and includes a snap-on float switch. The NightEYE is built for use with an indoor Liberty sump pump and can send texts, emails or push alerts to up to four different contacts using cloud technology. Compatible with both Apple and Android, the NightEye is just one option to make sure you know the state of your system when you're away from home. An smart alarm will save you money in the long run by making sure you don't have to replace aspects of your system. Tip 7: Let There Be Light Many people leave a precautionary light on while they’re away to ward off burglars. Having programmable lights can save you lots of energy. Instead of a light being on all day, having an automatic or sensor equipped light that turns on when the sun goes down can be just as effective and more energy friendly. So I’ve done all those tips, what now You've made it through a bunch of helpful tips...and a few bad jokes....but finally we’ve arrived at perhaps the most important tip: enjoy your vacation and don’t stress! Stretch out on the sand, put on that one Jimmy Buffet song, and enjoy a drink that comes with a free mini umbrella.
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What are Utility Pumps?
May 18, 2018Utility pumps are portable, dewatering pumps designed for indoor and outdoor use. They are suitable for removing water in a wide range of applications, though they are not appropriate for use in sump basins. Pump Products offers a variety of utility pumps built to run trouble-free in both normal and extreme conditions. 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.
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The Inner Workings of a Basin Buyers Guide & Review
May 16, 2018Basins are more than just over sized looking garbage cans. They’re your pump’s home. In your home you probably have nice drapes, maybe a trophy of that really big fish you caught last summer at the lake, and that leather couch in the living room that has somehow outlasted two cars. Similarly, a basin is made up of several elements that make your pump run efficiently and feel at home. These heavy duty containers are commonly constructed of fiberglass or high grade plastic. They serve a variety of system types (simplex or duplex), sizes and applications. Some basins operate with multiple types of pumps while others are designed to be paired with a specific pump. The first and most important step in selecting a basin is making sure it’s fitted for your pump’s size. For instance, a basin that is too small could fill up rapidly and contribute to improper pump cycling. If the pump turns on and off repeatedly, it will quickly burn out. Longer downtime between pump cycles keeps the pump cooler and results in longer life. With that in mind, let’s explore the inner workings of what goes on inside your basin. Water enters the basin from the inlet. This is the opening located on the side of the basin. If your pump is automatic, once the basin starts to fill with water the float switch will raise which in turn will switch the pump on. Once the pump is on, the water will be pumped out of your system and exit through the discharge. A check valve should be located on your discharge line. The check valve keeps water from returning into the basin, preventing back flow. Back flow can result in wastewater coming up through your sinks, shower drains, and toilets. A pump without a check valve can also suffer from short cycling. The access cover is the lid of the basin. The biggest benefit of having a lid on your basin is unquestionably keeping that not-so-fresh smelling wastewater inside the basin instead of permeating through your basement. On the access cover there should be an opening for a vent, to regularize pressure within the basin, and another opening for the pump’s power cord. Some basins come in with an alarm fitted on them as well. The alarm’s purpose is to give owners advanced warning on any emergencies with their pump. Basins are integral in providing an environment in which your pump can work at an optimal rate. Pumpproducts.com sells a variety of basins from the most trusted brands in the industry.
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Happy Mother’s Day from Pump Products!
May 11, 2018Every second Sunday in May marks the day when we celebrate that special lady in our lives. Or if you’re like me, it’s a day of panic and guilt when you realize you haven’t gotten her a gift yet. Thank God for one day shipping! Unlike people, pumps aren’t just dropped off by storks. Pumps have gone through various evolutions and designs throughout the course of human history. In the spirit of being topical, PumpProducts.com is celebrating this year’s Mother’s Day by talking about the mother of all pumps! I give you... the shadoof. What is a shadoof you ask It is the earliest known ancestor of the pump. The shadoof was used by ancient Egyptians as early as 2000 BC. If the Archimedean screw pump is the aunty of modern pumps then I guess the shadoof is more like the grandma. It’s basically a long pole with a bucket hanging from a rope at the end of it. The bucket’s main purpose was to move water from bodies of water onto land for irrigation. Water could also be transferred between different bodies of H2O. In some cases waterproof animal skins were mustered since ancient people didn’t have access to advanced bucket technology. A counterweight, made of such substances as clay or stone, was attached to the shorter end of the stick, giving it a sort of see-saw like resemblance. A shadoof is simple enough to use. A person just pulled on the rope, lowering the bucket into water and allowing the counterweight to raise the bucket. Shadoofs are even still in use in some countries today! Are pump’s responsible for civilization I’ll let you be the judge…but yes they totally are! The ability to move water made irrigation and farming more achievable which supported greater populations in the ancient world. To get back to my main point though, which is you should probably get your mom something nice this year. Of course, nothing let’s your mother know you love her more than a brand spanking new pump or shadoof. Actually you probably shouldn’t get her a shadoof. It’s probably more fun to say than to use. Plus you can find a good Goulds pump with a better GPM at PumpProducts.com. Happy Mother’s Day to all the mom’s out there from everyone at PumpProducts.com!
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What are Well Pumps?
May 11, 2018Well pumps are used to deliver water from a well to a home that is not connected to a municipal water supply. They are also commonly used for small-scale irrigation and livestock watering. Well pumps are available in shallow, deep well convertible, and submersible designs. PumpProducts.com offers a large selection of top brand well pumps to suit every application. 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.
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Why is My Submersible Well Pump Short Cycling?
May 8, 2018Welcome back to another edition of Inspector Pumphead’s Quick Tips! In this space I, Inspector Pumphead, will be dispensing wisdom regarding your pump, whether it be about performance, maintenance, repair parts or navigating our site to find a new product, I’m here to help! Today we’re going to be talking about short cycling. Is your pump turning on and off so fast it’s bringing you back to your strobe light-disco days, complete with afros and bell bottoms No Just me Sometimes the Inspector likes to think back to simpler times when he had a full head of hair. But I digress. Let’s talk about some common causes and fixes for your short cycling submersible well pump. Short cycling is when a pump turns on and off too rapidly. Not only can short cycling result in pump failure, but it can harm the rest of your system as well. Short cycling can occur for a number of reasons. One of most common reasons for short cycling is a loss of air in the water pressure tank. This is especially common in older, non-bladder pressure tanks. For these older tanks, the solution to this problem entails repairing the water tank air volume control. If you have a more modern tank, your tank’s bladder may be damaged, which means it won't be able to hold pressure properly and will need replacing. If the tank is damaged in any way, replacing it as soon as possible should be a priority so the rest of your system doesn't become stressed. Short cycling can also occur because of the state of some of your pump’s components such as the pressure switch and check valve. You will want to examine these parts for wear and tear as they may be the culprit. The settings on your pressure switch may need to be readjusted or the switch could potentially need replacing if damaged. Your pressure tube may be clogged due to hard water or sediment in the system so this is something to check as well. A failed check valve means your system will not be able to hold pressure when the pump shuts off, which means this part may also need replacing. If you've tested your pump's components and they are in working order, something as simple as a leak in your system may be responsible for your pump's malfunctioning. It's important to look for damp spots around your system. If you are still unsure of the problem, or which repair part you need, you can always consult and schedule an appointment your local plumber or professional. PumpProducts.com sales specialists are standing by to help you find the right pump or part, 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.
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Taco 007 Series Cartridge Circulator Pump Buyers Guide & Review
May 2, 2018In this video, Pump Products highlights the Taco 007 cartridge circulator pump series. Video includes all relevant features, specifications and benefits. View the product listings here: https://www.pumpproducts.com/circulat... 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.