How Does a Sump Pump Work?
A sump pump spends almost all of its life doing nothing. It is judged entirely on the twenty minutes a year when it has to work. That is an unusual thing to buy, and it changes what matters…
Read MoreSprinkler Pump Sizing: What Size Do You Actually Need?
A sprinkler pump is the difference between a lawn that gets watered and one that gets sprayed at. It draws from a well, pond or lake and pushes water through the irrigation zones at the pressure the heads…
Read MoreWater Pump Parts: What Each One Does and Which Fail
A water pump looks like a sealed lump of iron from the outside. Inside there are perhaps eight parts that matter, and only three of them ever fail. Knowing which is which turns a mystery breakdown into a…
Read MoreEnd Suction Pump: Close Coupled vs Frame Mount
Two pumps can carry the same curve, the same flange sizes and the same impeller, and cost hundreds of dollars apart. The difference is usually whether the pump owns a shaft. It is the least glamorous specification decision…
Read MoreUtility Pump: What It Does and When Not to Use One
A utility pump is the one you own for the day something goes wrong. It sits in a corner of the garage doing nothing for years, which is exactly the point. Buying one is simple once you stop…
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