Preferred Pump and Equipment

Bottled water is almost exactly the same as tap water 

Water straight from the tap ranked among the best quality for drinking when compared to Australian market leaders like Pump and Mount Franklin - with Fiji taking the cake for the best all-round quality.

Well Pump Troubleshooting and DIY Repair

If you own a home with a well, you know that trouble can hit at the worst possible times. Here's how to diagnose and repair common well pump problems.

40 shocking facts about water

Why There Are Diamonds on Tape Measures

In a perfect world, you could use the red marks to identify the placement of the studs. To locate a center between the studs, simply find the black diamond.

Is Your Sump Pump Working Properly?

MANDAN — With record amounts of moisture falling across the state this year, water in the soil remains above average. Because of that, some of that moisture could end up in your basement. Tha…

Are Your Pumps Running As Efficiently As Practical?

In water and wastewater operations, optimizing energy use plays a huge role in cost efficiency, but how can you know if pumping equipment and other motors are running as efficiently as possible? Analytics systems that interpret performance from a variety of data points — pump curves, run time, flow rates, vibration, temperature, energy consumption, etc. — can quantify pump operation to keep performance efficiency on an upward track.

How to Find the Right Pump

Pump suppliers often hear their customers say, "I need a six-inch pump." This is a typical request but lacks the vital information necessary for choosing the correct pump for a particular application. While the same pump can be used for dewatering, mining or other related applications, end users must evaluate several factors to determine the best fit for their pumping needs. These factors include the pumped…

6 Refinery Pump Maintenance Tips

Few industries can tolerate the unscheduled downtime of critical equipment. In refinery operations, it can have particularly serious implications. For an operation that runs 24 hours per day year-round, the losses—in both production and profitability—can be staggering. Rotating equipment—pumps, motors, compressors and pillow block bearings—represents a key refinery component that, without proper planning, can become a refinery’s Achilles heel. This article presents six tips that help…

Pump Selection may have Impact on Water Conservation and Consuption

Selecting some types of pumps will improve water conservation, infrastructure size, energy and chemical consumption.

Science & Sensibility : Blogs : Breast Pump Recycling Programs

Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD(DONA), BDT(DONA), CLEBy Cara Terreri, CD(DONA), LCCEIf you are a childbirth educator, doula, lactation consultant, midwife or doctor who works with expectant families, one of the topics you may be discussing with them as their birth day draws near is the acquisition of a breast pump. You may make suggestions on which pump will best suit their needs, let them know that breast pumps are considered durable medical equipment under the Affordable Care Act and are…

The Importance of Your Pump

A pump is the heartbeat of a pool or spa, it is what keeps the water clean and clear. Several factors can affect the performance of your pump. In a spa the most important factor is the water chemis…

4 benefits of heat pumps (and why you should consider one for your home)

There are many benefits of heat pumps, including increased energy-efficiency, consistent comfort, and only needing one system. Call ABC today for a quote.

What to Choose: Furnace, Heat Pump, or Hybrid?

Know your heating options and the benefits of each heater type, furnace, heat pump or hybrid.

Choosing the Right Hydraulic Fluid

Most hydraulic systems will operate satisfactorily using a variety of fluids. These include multigrade engine oil, automatic transmission fluid and more conventional antiwear hydraulic oil. But which

Waste not, want not at the fuel pumps

Using common sense can help Americans save a few dollars on their fuel costs.