In this video, Pump Products expert Nick talks about the different types of check valves and how they work. Check valves prevent backflow and keep your pumping system functioning and healthy. A check valve is an essential part of any pumping system. Pump Products' sales specialists 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 mechanical seal is one of the most important components of a pumping system. As the name suggests, the seal is a simple component that forms a barrier between the motor and the volute of a pump, protecting the motor against leakage. Leakage is death to any mechanical instruments and pumps are no exception. Fluid leakage often results in corrosion of the casings, sleeves and bearings. Corrosion left unattended over a period of time will will degrade the construction material of the pump. Fluid leakage that enters the motor shaft can short circuit the motor. Naturally, these problems will impede proper pump functioning and eventually could stop the pump from running altogether. Companies often spend a lot in terms of money, wasted manpower and lost operational time to fix leakage.The mechanical seal is designed to prevent that leakage from ever happening. Mechanical seal shaft failure is the number one cause of pump downtime according to WaterWorld magazine. (more…)

The humble check valve is one of the most important components of any pumping system or fluid moving application. The simple design belies its critical nature. Put simply, the check valve is the first line of defense against backflow which can cause serious problems for your pump and pumping system. Backflow is the motion by which water, under the influence of gravity, flows back down or through the pipe, opposite the direction it originally traveled. Remember that most pumps operate depending on the amount of water the pump needs to move at a given time. If water continually flows back into the pump's basin, the pump will turn on and off continuously. This will lead to improper pump cycling and eventual burnout. Imagine that your sump pump fails and you have a flooded basement - it could be avoided with a proper check valve. (more…)