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Oil burner pumps feed fuel oil from a holding tank to an oil burner and are commonly used with No. 1, No. 2 and kerosene fuel oil systems in residential, commercial and industrial heating applications. PumpProducts.com carries a selection of 1-stage and 2-stage oil burner pumps from Suntec at competitive prices. 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.

Pump Products has greatly expanded its stock of products from partner company A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co.  A.Y. McDonald's is one of the most reputable manufacturers of pumps, parts and accessories in the U.S.  Pump Products web administrators have been hard at work to add new items to the online store catalog.  One of the most prominent new additions is A.Y. McDonald’s well known line of jet pumps. These include standard shallow well pumps (for wells with water tables of 25 ft. or less), multi-stage jet pumps for extra power and convertible jet pumps which can service both shallow and deep wells. Of course to convert the jet pump between applications, you need the proper fittings and Pump Products carries ejector packages for both shallow and deep wells. Other new products include the DuraMac booster system package for light commercial and irrigation use. The system can shut the pump down when no flow is detected. A.Y. McDonald’s “Super Booster” series centrifugal pumps are also popular items among customers.  Folks, the only thing we don’t sell from A.Y. McDonald’s is Happy Meals. But we can give you happy deals - on pumps! Of course it’s a lot of hard work adding new products to the website which is why dedicated staff members pour over technical manuals, decipher charts and graphs and take the time to communicate with the manufacturer. “We’re happy and excited to introduce more A.Y. McDonald’s pumps to customers and give them the right information for their application” according to Pump Products web associate Jackie. “I especially love looking over the curves and writing out the specs.” Pump Products will continue to add more products from a wide variety of the top manufacturers in the business to better serve customers in the residential, commercial and industrial markets. Pump Products application engineers are standing by to help you find the right pump, as well as to provide price quotes, availability and shipping information. Call our toll free number 1-800-429-0800.

Since PumpProducts.com expanded to a new location in Westwood, New Jersey in summer 2016, the business has been bigger, faster and more efficient. PumpProducts.com currently stocks thousands of pump products on site in our warehouse. We are equipped to deliver them to customers promptly. Naturally, pumps make up the bulk of this inventory. All types of pumps are packed and ready for shipment, including sewage pumps, sump pumps, grinder pumps and well pumps, among others. These pumps are manufactured by industry leading manufacturers such as Goulds Water Technology, Zoeller, Liberty, Armstrong and Berkeley. In addition, pumps designed for residential, commercial and industrial applications are readily available. The warehouse also stocks an extensive list of accessories, controls and repair parts. Pump attachment accessories include float switches, check valves, and hoses. Basins, pressure/expansion tanks and guide rails can be shipped to customers who need the specific accessories to install a pump or system. Controls include gauges, alarms, control boxes and the like. Repair parts are a critical part of any pumping system - one that many distributors often neglect. Seals, flanges, gaskets, bearings are sitting on the shelves for immediate shipping to customers with damaged or aged pumps. These repair parts can serve an important function in patching up a pump and keeping it running until a new one can be ordered. Repair kits for specific pump models are also available. The bottom line: when a pump breaks down, it almost always needed to be replaced immediately. And it’s not just a matter of personal convenience. Businesses can lose lots of money without properly functioning pumps - imagine a hotel trying to convince people to stay the night when the whole place smells like sewage. Ecommerce sites sometimes have the reputation for being purely a middleman that communicates between customer and manufacturer. While we at PumpProducts.com pride ourselves on excellent communication with all parties in a transaction, we also  ground the ecommerce element with a real storefront and warehouse. That warehouse is full of the pumps and parts you need to keep your system running smoothly.                                                                                  

The sewage basin collects and contains wastewater before it is removed from a building's system by way of a submersible sewage pump. It is a critical part of any wastewater (sewage, effluent, sump) system. Commonly constructed with fiberglass or high grade plastic, basins are heavy duty containers. They come in a variety of system types (simplex or duplex), sizes and applications. Some basins operate with multiple types of pumps while others are designed expressly to be paired with a specific pump. Basins sit below grade while the pump itself sits at the bottom of the basin. How it functions is simple: wastewater enters the basin through an inlet pipe or port. The wastewater accumulates in the basin until it reaches a certain level, at which point your sewage pump will activate (by way of a float switch or preset control) and pump the wastewater through a discharge pipe out of the building to a municipal sewer or septic tank. A correctly sized basin is important to ensuring that the wastewater system and the pump itself runs smoothly and efficiently. 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. In this blog we will walk you through the process of sizing a basin to fit your needs and application by working through a specific example. (more…)

Pump Products celebrated record sales in October thanks to our extensive stock of plumbing, heating and HVAC pumps, quick delivery and a low price guarantee. “We’ve been steadily increasing sales since we launched in January 2014," says General Manager Ed Drejman. "But October has been exceptional.” Drejman counts circulator pumps for heating systems, recirculating pumps for domestic hot water systems and furnace condensate pumps among October's top-selling items. (more…)

Pump Products has added Subaru trash pumps and Suntec oil burner pumps to its online catalog. These models add brand and model diversity to a premium inventory of hydronic pumps for wastewater, circulation and general utility applications. "This spring we've brought on two new brands that produce superior products in the engine driven pump and fuel feed pump markets," says Product Expert Fred Hettinger. "Subaru trash pumps are made with the same technology as some of the toughest cars on the road.  Suntec oil burner pumps have set the market  standard in Europe for 25 years. These new lines will diversify and expand our floodwater and heating pump offerings." Trash pumps are used to pump large volumes of liquid laden with dirt, sludge, leaves, twigs and other solids. They are portable, heavy-duty, engine-driven units commonly used in flood zones and construction sites with no electrical access. Subaru trash pumps are built with construction grade features and include Subaru’s industry-leading industrial engines to ensure easy starting, low maintenance and long life. Available with 2″, 3″ and 4″ suction/discharge ports, with capacities ranging from 185 -499 gpm, Subaru trash pumps have steel tubular wraparound frames that protect them and support their operation under the harshest conditions. Their cast-iron volutes and wear-resistant, cast-iron impellers are made to withstand tough solids and abrasive debris and provide long service life. "Subaru trash pumps are subjected to extreme conditions, so the engines have got to be strong and sturdy," says Hettinger. "These pumps are required to pump thousands or even tens of thousands of gallons of water each day. Beyond being durable, the Subaru pumps are designed for quick clean out and easy parts replacement. Low-cost maintenance and an industry-leading 5-year warranty virtually guarantee value and long pump life." Pump Products also carries a wide range of Apache trash pump hoses that complement the Subaru trash pump line, including heavy duty suction hoses and hose strainers to protect the pump from oversized debris entering the intake hose. Suntec oil burner pumps feed fuel oil from a holding tank to an oil burner and are commonly used with No. 1, No. 2 and kerosene fuel oil systems in residential, commercial and industrial heating applications. Pump Products has taken on Suntec's complete line of single-stage and two-stage oil burner pumps for low, medium and high capacity burners ranging from 10KW to to 30,000KW. They are available in speeds of 3450 rpm, 2850 rpm, 1725 rpm, and 1425 rpm. Most pumps are adjustable from 100-150 PSI. A large selection of Suntec repair parts are also now available through the Pump Products website. "Innovation, efficiency and quality construction are hallmarks of Suntec's pump designs," says Hettinger. "Their oil burner line features an integrated pressure regulator that delays furnace start-up until oil pressure is maximized. The result is better fuel efficiency and greater temperature control for a home or business. A 3-year warranty makes Suntec’s oil burner line one of the best bets on the heating pump market." For more information, visit Pump Products at http://www.pumpproducts.com or call 1-800-429-0800.

Pump Products is offering a new incentive to customers from the plumbing, HVAC and electrical contracting trades. Those holding memberships in the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC) and the Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA), are eligible to receive additional discounts off of Pump Products' guaranteed lowest prices on pump, electric motor and repair parts purchases. "With our focus on pumping equipment, we occupy a niche market that is sustained by trade-affiliated contractors," says General Manger Ed Drejman. "In striving to be the contracting industry's one-stop-shop for pumps and electric motors by leading manufacturers like Bell & Gossett, Armstrong, Taco, Grundfos, Zoeller, WEG and others, offering a broad inventory is just the first step. To stand apart from the rest, we have to sell products at the kinds of discounts that cancel out the need to shop elsewhere." As a member of both EASA and PHCC, Pump Products is part of a nationwide network of plumbing, HVAC and electrical contractors who have a demonstrated interest in best practices and emerging technologies -- a ready market for the energy efficient and industrial grade pump and motor products by innovative manufacturers like Wilo, Liberty and PHCC Pro Series that Pump Products sells. Effectively working with these kinds of products often requires a level of technical expertise that the average homeowner lacks and is likely to pass on in favor of simpler, less efficient models. Experienced contractors, on the other hand, will recognize the benefits to be gained from installing high efficiency products and be more likely to use them if given the necessary information and enough incentive. "Many of our product experts have come out of the plumbing, HVAC and electrical trades with firsthand experience of the applications PHCC and EASA members deal with on a daily basis," says Ed Drejman. "At Pump Products they are manufacturer-trained to size and apply both general and industry-specific products ranging from Schneider Electric Square D VFD drives to Zoeller explosion-proof pumps. As a result, there aren't many vendors better suited to dealing with contractors than we are." In addition to fewer product returns and breakdowns resulting from expert sizing and product selection, Pump Products is offering EASA and PHCC members a monetary incentive to shop online. "It's a competitive market and by offering PHCC and EASA members discounts on top of our already guaranteed low prices, we are offering contractors merchandise at savings that they can pass along to their customers. When you throw free shipping into the mix, we thave a real contribution to make. Whether it's a residential sewage pump from Sta-Rite or a fully engineered Hydromatic system, it doesn't matter. The message we're sending to contractors is, we can help." Pump Products carries an extensive selection of pumps and repair parts by leading manufacturers including Armstrong, Bell & Gossett, Taco, Berkeley, Hydromatic and Little Giant to residential, commercial and industrial customers. For more information, visit Pump Products at  http://www.pumpproducts.com or call 1-800-429-0800

This November online pump, motor and generator store, PumpProducts.com, will enter the e-commerce market with an innovative cost-cutting deal. If within 30 days of a purchase at PumpProducts.com, a customer finds that product nationally advertised for less, the company will refund 110% of the difference. The online market is fast-moving and competitive and prices are changing all the time," says General Manager Ed Drejman. "We're offering a 110% refund on cost differential to show that we're serious about maintaining the low prices on the web. As an added incentive to on-line shoppers, we're going to offer free shipping on qualified orders over $299." Pumpproducts.com will extend a large inventory of hydronic pumps, repair parts and accessories, featuring products by Armstrong, Zoeller, Liberty, Hydromatic and other leading manufacturers to residential, commercial and industrial customers. The company will sell pumps for the full range of wastewater, HVAC, recirculation and irrigation applications. An extensive selection of electric motors and generators will be available as well. "PumpProducts.com will cater to on-line shoppers who have a good idea of what they need and are primarily interested in getting quality equipment at the best price," says Product Expert Craig McCrickard. Like many of the company's staff, McCrickard brings extensive pump industry experience, including hydronic design, configuring and application to the task of stocking and selling pump products through the site. "We set out to raise the bar on what on-line shoppers are offered by cherry-picking an inventory consisting of the best quality merchandise and presenting it alongside the best product information on the web," says McCrickard. "The Low Price Guarantee is our way of offering customers the best possible e-commerce deal." PumpProducts.com is the digital portal of an established Northeast pump distributor with 500,000 square-feet of warehouse space and an extensive inventory of repair parts and electric motors. In addition to guaranteeing the low price available on the internet, the company also offers express delivery across the United States. "We aim to be the go-to supplier of leading brand pumping equipment for the commercial, industrial and residential markets and the way to do that is by outperforming everyone else out there," says McCrickard. "The Low Price Guarantee is the 'wow factor' we think will separate us from the pack."