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Durable aeration pump

The AL-80P linear air pump from Alita Industries delivers a steady airflow of 3 cfm with low noise and uses only 80 watts. It is simple to install or maintain. Options include a 230V 50/60 Hz model and external-mount alarm package. 626/962-2116; www.alita.com.

High-head effluent pump

The CP1E5 series cast-iron 3/4-inch solids-handling effluent pump from Champion Pump has a 48-foot shutoff head and handles flows of 70 gpm. An internal seal and secondary V-cup exclusion seal with rotating components are in the motor housing. Filled with dielectric oil, the high-efficiency 115V or optional 230V 1/2 hp permanent-split capacitor motor has upper and lower ball bearings and a thermal overload switch. 800/659-4491; www.championpump.com.

Submersible effluent pump

The Barnes EHV412 pump from Crane Pumps & Systems pumps 45 feet of total dynamic head and 45 gpm at 10 feet. The 1/2 hp 115V, single-phase permanent split capacitor motor operates in dielectric oil and has upper and lower row ball bearings. A vortex style impeller passes 3/4-inch solids and helps prevent clogging. Options include vertical, tethered and manual switching. 937/778-8947; www.crane pumps.com.

Large-horsepower effluent pumps

Liberty Pumps has expanded its line of FL-Series effluent pumps, now available in 1, 1.5 and 2 hp models for flows to 130 gpm and maximum heads to 130 feet. The new pumps are supplied with a dual-sized discharge of 1 1/2 and 2 inches for connection to either size pipe. They are available in single-phase and 3-phase. 800/543-2550; www.libertypumps.com.

Onsite system aerator

Septic Services offers the redesigned Flagg-Air Model 340HP aerator, designed by an installer for installers. The unit offers a low-rpm, high-torque, fully enclosed, continuous-duty motor with pre-lubricated sealed bearings. It has a protective motor cover with a built-in handle and cord stow. The aerator comes with epoxy-coated steel brackets, rubber vibration restrictors, a bronze counter shaft, an improved suds restrictor, and a higher-cfm aspirator mounted on a stainless steel shaft. The unit is easy to install and fits in place of most original manufacturers’ units. 800/536-5564; www.septicserv.com.

Eliminates pump tank

Centrifugal pump models 51 and142 from Clarus Environmental eliminate the need for a separate pump tank when used with the Clarus 5040 filtered STEP vault. The pump’s low-flow intake design ensures minimal disturbance in the septic tank, moving effluent at less than 20 gpm at heads of more than 50 feet. 877/244-9340; www.clarusenvironmental.com.

Vibration free, oil free

The vibration-free ET80 linear diaphragm Zabel air pump from Polylok provides a clean, oil-free air source that operates at 30 decibels. Housed in a portable weatherproof compact casing, it offers simple plug-and-run operation with flow rates from 8 to 32 gpm. A tool-free filter change is the only required maintenance. 800/701-3946; www.polylok.com.

Specialized pump package

The ProPak pump package in a box from Orenco Systems has an Orenco-designed Franklin 1/2 hp high-head pump of stainless steel and engineered plastics rated for 1/8-inch solids. It offers a minimum 24-hour run-dry capability and a removable intake screen to help extend pump life beyond 20 years. The unit pumps from septic tanks to eliminate the pump tank. It is suitable for all onsite applications. The package has a Biotube filtering pump vault, float and discharge assemblies, splice box and control panel. It is UL listed and CSA certified. 800/348-9843; www.orenco.com.



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