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Lowara Pumps

Lowara Pumps have been around in the business for so long, making it one of the most trusted names in the water pump market. With more than four decades of service and professional expertise in the water control and hydraulic pump systems, Lowara Pumps has become a very popular brand in residential as well as commercial applications because of its first-class performance and quality. Founded in Vicenza, Italy in 1969, Lowara Pumps instantly became popular for their top of the line pumping systems. Today, ITT Industries – the owner and brainchild of this amazing device – is a well-reputed authority and pioneer in the water pumping trade. Lowara Pumps have been used in some of the most rigid processes and environment.  It has proven itself in terms of performance and capacity and continues to develop newer and high-tech models to meet the strict standards of the world market. Tested for rigid conditions Using top of the line materials like fabricated stainless steel and...

How do size a pressure tank

To properly size your well pressure tank , you need to know three things:  1. Flow Rate Your flow rate is how many gallons per minute your pump produces.  2. Minimum Runtime  Multiplying the flow rate by the minimum runtime of the pump will give you the drawdown capacity. The minimum runtime rule of thumb is any pump operating at 10 gallons per minute (GPM) or under should be producing one gallon per minute of runtime. (For example, 10 GPM flow rate x 1 = 10 gallon drawdown capacity.) Anything above 10 GPM should be producing 1.5 gallons per minute of runtime. (For example, 16 GPM flow rate x 1.5 = 24 gallon drawdown capacity.) If your flow rate is above 20, you may require multiple tanks. 3. Pressure Switch Setting The pressure switch setting is the pressure at which the pump turns on to fill the tank up, and the pressure at which the pump shuts off, knowing the tank is full. The three pressure switch settings for pressure tanks are 20/40, 30/50, ...

Well Pump and Pressure Tank Works

Water Well Pumps After a well is drilled, a water pump is installed along the well casing to push or lift water from below the ground into your home. It is placed below the water level within the well so that it will not be affected by any water drawdown or periods of drought. The size of this pump is determined by the size of your home, the number of plumbing fixtures, and peak water demands. A typical water pump for domestic use can usually pump 10 gallons per minute out of the well using a ½ horsepower motor. Some homes that use a significant amount of water for irrigation, a home business or feeding animals may need a larger pump. Jet pumps, which can be located above ground, are sometimes used in shallow wells that are 4 inches in diameter or less. But submersible pumps are most often used in wells today and is likely the type of pump in your home. Submersible pumps know when to turn on when the pressure within the home’s water system drops below a certain level. The pump the...

Signs When Do You Need A New Pressure Tank?

We see it all the time: the pressure tank starts causing problems and the homeowner is left with inconsistent water pressure or no water at all. What could be happening, and should you call a water well professional? Pressure tank problems can be difficult fix, and the pressure tank often has to be replaced. Whether you’re a homeowner or even a renter on a well system, knowing the signs of pressure tank problems can help you prevent further water system damage earlier on.    How Do The Well Pump and Pressure Tank Work You can think of your pressure tank and well pump like a battery and generator. The pressure tank stores the pressure (battery), and the pump makes the pressure (generator). Just like a battery-generator relationship, when you don’t have a working pressure tank, the well pump switches on. When the pump begins to cycle on and off quickly, the pressure tank is damaged, and your damage bill could be 3 times more than it needed to be.     How Long Sh...

Water Pump Functioning

There are so many kinds of water pumps such as deep well pumps, industrial submersible pump,   submersible electric motor   , submersible deep well pumps, submersible sewage pump and deep well submersible pumps, etc.  Water pumps such as electric water pump are appliances that move water from the source or storage area to the point where it will be used by consumers. A water pump represents a sizable investment and may require maintenance and repair costs over its lifetime. For example, deep well submersible pump can be used in buildings and in industries, at homes to pump water or any other liquid. People buy them to transfer, compress, and move or raise any sort of liquid from one area to another and these can also be used in the basement area to prevent flooding.  In the mining and metallurgical industries, the pump is used most used frequently. Mine drainage needs pumps and in smelting and rolling process, it needs pump to drain off water. In the elect...

Choosing Flow Meter

The basic purpose of a  water flow meter is simple: giving yourself an easily-accessed way of monitoring the speed and consistency of water – or other liquids – flowing through a pipe.  However, there are several different types of flow meters on the market, and not all of them are suitable for all applications. A reliable pumping specialist can help you find the right flow meter for your needs, but for the best results, you should have some information on the situation.  Here are the factors you should consider before making a purchase. The Most Important Factors When Choosing A Water Flow Meter 1 – Do you  need  the meter? Occasionally, we see water pump sales staff pushing flow meters as though they’re standard, but they aren’t.  There’s no reason to have a flow meter at all unless you genuinely have a need to monitor the flow and pressure within your pipes.  For example, most small pumps for private water wells have little or no need...

POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT FLOW METER CALIBRATION

A positive displacement flow meter is the only flow measuring technology to directly measure the volume of the fluid that passes through it. It works by trapping pockets of fluid between rotating components housed within a high precision chamber. The volume that passes through the flowmeter is recorded with a geared mechanical register or used to give an output of so many pulses. In this write-up, we’ll be covering in detail about positive displacement flow meters, and also list steps to calibrate this device. How It Works As mentioned, positive displacement flow meters depend on moving parts to displace fluid through them, and these parts must be locked against each other to avoid leakage. Although the parts in individual flow meters can vary based on the design, all such devices are built with the following components: High precision measuring Chamber Rotating Components Inlet & Outlet Here the fluid enters the measuring chamber through the inlet and proceeds to rotate the rotor....

Time to know Centrifugal Pump Repair

Centrifugal pumps are extremely efficient and versatile fluid flow devices, but they can be prone to mechanical problems. They rely on the movements of an impeller within the line, and that impeller can easily become degraded over time, or damaged by any solids within the liquid being pumped.  So, it’s vital to know when pump repair is called for.  That way, you can fix the problem before it gets any worse or starts to cause major disruption to your operation. Here are some of the most common signs. Three Ways to Know You Need Specialized Pump Repair Services Failure to start Obviously, if your pump will not start at all, that’s a major issue.  However, before you call for repair, check the external electrical situation.  While there can be situations where a pump becomes completely “dead,” most of the time it’s actually due to something like a tripped breaker. However, if you attempt to start the pump and hear any sort of unusual noises within, along with ...

Maintenance Concerns With Electrical Control Panel

When you have any sort of automation set up as part of your industrial operations, the electrical control panel is its nerve center.  The control panel links into most or all of the primary functions, as well as usually being the center of human interface with the system.  Should anything happen to the control panel, it could potentially endanger your entire automation system, and harm your operations in the process. This makes proper maintenance of your control panel an absolute necessity!  They are not high-maintenance, and generally, operate autonomously – but you still need to do some basic tasks to protect them from physical threats. Four Critical Areas of Maintenance for Your Electrical Control Panel Pests and vermin control Legend has it that the term “bugs in the system” came from literal insects making their way into early computer mainframes and causing damage.  This is still a threat today.  The possibility of rodents chewing ...

HOW FLOW METERS CALIBRATED?

A flow meter is only as reliable as its calibration!  Whether we’re talking about factory calibration before it arrives at your operation, or periodic re-calibration in the field, proper flow meter calibration is necessary for your systems to function properly. In fact, there are several different methods of meter calibration currently in use.  This gives technicians the opportunity to cross-check results, or simply to pick the method which will be most accurate for a given flow meter implementation.  These are the methods most commonly seen in the field. The Three Most Common Flow Meter Calibration Methods Master Meter This is the most basic and straightforward of calibration methods:  Use a pre-calibrated master meter which is known to adhere to accepted standards, then compare its results against the meter being calibrated.  As long as the meter itself is reliable and has been recently calibrated, this method is often all that’s needed to verif...