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Pumps + Get AlertsEFFLUENT PUMPS
Ashland Pump effluent pumps
Heavy-duty effluent pumps from Ashland Pump are available in multiple horsepower sizes for various performance requirements and have efficient, permanent split-capacitor motors. The oil-filled pumps have an upper and lower ball bearing design and handle solids up to 3/4 inch. They are made of cast iron, with cast iron impellers and equipped with a piggyback switch (20-foot standard cord) or in manual configurations. They are offered in 3/10, 4/10, 1/2, 3/4, 1 and 1 1/2 hp models. 855-281-6830; www.ashlandpump.com
Orenco Systems Biotube ProPak
Biotube ProPak pump packages from Orenco Systems are complete and ready to install. They are used for filtering and pumping effluent from single- or dual-compartment septic tanks to gravity or pressurized discharge points. Pump vault technology eliminates the need for a separate dosing tank. Packages include a Biotube filter cartridge, which filters up to two-thirds of solids, so only liquid from the tank’s clear zone is pumped. Filters are easy to remove and clean without pulling the pump vault. All components are designed to be quickly installed and easily maintained. The PF Series high-head effluent pump is field serviceable and field repairable, and pump controls are designed for specific packages. Multiple models are available. ProPak Select software is designed to provide fast, error-free hydraulic calculations and generate system curves. 800-348-9843; www.orenco.com
Webtrol Pumps WTE Series
WTE Series turbine effluent pumps from Webtrol Pumps include a stainless steel intake screen and cable guard. The enclosed urethane bearing is mounted in a polycarbonate top diffuser. They include a floating stack design, which prevents clogging, and impellers are constructed from glass reinforced Noryl. They offer up to 80 gpm and motor ranges from 0.5 to 5 hp. High heads of up to 840 feet are produced by a multistage design. They are designed as a solution for treatment and STEP systems, dripfield dosing, sewer force mains, among other applications. 800-769-7867; www.webtrol.com
GRINDER PUMP
Crane Pumps & Systems Barnes RAZOR
The 2 hp Barnes RAZOR grinder pump from Crane Pumps & Systems is suitable for light commercial and residential solids-handling applications. It is designed with axial cutting technology to reduce solids like flushable wipes, diapers and other nonbiodegradable items. Maintenance is convenient with only a single tool needed for disassembly. The plug-and-play cord also provides easy servicing without requiring removal of epoxy in the conduit. Unlike nonclog pumps with large discharge sizes, its 1.25-inch discharge is suitable for preconfigured packaged systems and turnkey solutions. It is available in the Barnes EcoTRAN Pressure Sewer System, allowing superior waste grinding in tough terrain. It provides a practical and environmentally safe alternative to traditional gravity systems, according to the maker. Numerous configuration options are available. 937-778-8947; www.cranepumps.com
VERTICAL/LIFT STATION PUMP
Saniflo Sanicubic 2VX
The Sanicubic 2VX lift station from Saniflo provides above-floor drainage for multiple plumbing fixtures for a commercial structure, eliminating the need for pit installations. It is a suitable solution for projects where conventional, below-floor drainage is impossible or too costly to install. Equipped with two 1.5 hp duplex motors (“duplex”), the lift station is capable of discharging effluent through either 2- or 4-inch rigid pipe and offers a shut-off head of 43 feet. It employs an internal air pressure switch for automatic on-off cycling. The unit also comes with a wired control panel, as well as an external audible and visual LED indicator alarm in the event that a pump experiences overload or ceases to operate. Featuring easily removable circular panels on top, the IP68 enclosure permits allows access to every major component inside. 800-363-5874; www.saniflo.com
SOLIDS/SLUDGE PUMP
Gorman-Rupp Super T Series
Super T Series self-priming centrifugal trash pumps from Gorman-Rupp are available with Eradicator Plus solids-reduction technology for 3-, 4- and 6-inch sizes. The product was designed for extreme-duty applications in municipal, industrial and agricultural markets. For liquids containing trash bags, wipes, mop heads, hair, industrial byproducts and agricultural wastes, it cuts and tears organic solids entering the pump. Pumps include an easily removable lightweight inspection cover, a back cover plate incorporating an obstruction-free flow path, a heavy-duty hard iron continuous vane impeller with thick back shroud to prevent debris buildup, an extra-thick hard iron wear plate with notches, grooves and oversized lacerating teeth to cut and shred organic solids, and an upgraded stainless steel, load-bearing shaft. Complete units are available in cast iron construction. Upgrade kits are available for pumps currently in use. 419-755-1011; www.grpumps.com
SUMP PUMP
Vertiflo Pump Series 900
The Series 900 industrial vertical immersion vortex sump pump from Vertiflo Pump provides an unrestricted flow, since the impeller is not normally in contact with solids being pumped. Applications include chemical slurries, fragile food-processing solids, paper and pulpy solids, petroleum and oils, sewage, wastewater treatment and textiles. It handles solids up to 4 inches in diameter. It is designed for long life in severe service with heads to 170 feet, temperatures to 350 degrees F, and pit depths up to 26 feet with flows to 1,600 gpm. Construction options include cast iron, 316 stainless steel fitted, all 316 stainless steel, Alloy 20 and CD4MC. 513-530-0888; www.vertiflopump.com
SUBMERSIBLE PUMPS
FPS, a brand of Franklin Electric NCX Series
The NCX Series of explosion-proof submersible non-clog pumps from FPS, a brand of Franklin Electric, are certified for use in Class 1, Division 1 and Group C and D hazardous location requirements — making them suitable for a variety of applications such as lift stations, sewage systems, stormwater, flood and pollution control, industrial waste and dewatering, wastewater treatment plants and general fluid transfer. They are available in single- and three-phase power options to accommodate flows up to 625 gpm. Each unit is designed for durability with features like a field-adjustable wear plate, factory-standard dual silicon carbide mechanical seals, and chemical-resistant components. Intrinsically safe nonclog control panels are also available for complete systems integration. 866-271-2859; www.franklinengineered.com
Polylok PL-CPE4A
The Polylok PL-CPE4A is a submersible, 4/10 hp, 115-volt, single-phase effluent pump with a 2-inch NPT vertical discharge. It has a maximum head of 38 feet and a maximum flow of 56 gpm. The pump is designed with a 3,450 rpm oil-filled permanent split-capacitor motor and has an amp rating of 6.6 for 115 volts, a rugged cast iron housing and volute equipped with a cast iron vortex impeller capable of passing 3/4-inch-diameter solids. The stainless steel shaft is supported by two single-row, oil-lubricated ball bearings. The shaft seal is an inboard design with a secondary Exclusion V seal. It has a 20-foot UL/CSA-listed power cable suitable for submersible service and fitted with a three-prong plug. The unit is supplied with an integrated clip for the included piggyback mechanical float switch and used for automatic operation. 888-765-9565; www.polylok.com
PUMP CONTROLS
Jet Inc. Model 196 Control Panel
The Model 196 Control Panel from Jet Inc. is prewired and designed to control and monitor operation of Jet system aerators, as well as the function of one or two 120/1/60 or 240/1/60 pumps for flow equalization and various pressured distribution system applications such as time-dose, demand-dose and night-spray. The panel allows for optional cycle timer, cycle counter, remote telemetry and auxiliary alarms. All controls, audible and visual alarms are housed in a NEMA 4 control enclosure. 800-321-6960; www.jetincorp.com
Liberty Pumps NightEye
The NightEye app and cloud-based system from Liberty Pumps allows internet connection of a pump via the home’s wireless router and provides alarm and other performance information to a mobile device. The system sends information via text, email and push notifications, to up to four different address/phone numbers anywhere in the world. Connected products include the ALM-EYE series indoor pump alarm, 442 battery backup pump systems and the SumpJet water powered backup pump. The system is easy to use and set up through a portable device, according to the maker. Download the free app, register the device and connect to the equipment using BlinkUp technology. The app is compatible with iOS and Android devices. There are no subscription or service fees. 800-543-2550; www.libertypumps.com
SJE Rhombus Installer Friendly Series
Installer Friendly Series single-phase panels from SJE Rhombus offer an easy-to-use color LCD on the inner door for programming and system monitoring. Use the menu navigation to select pump hand/off/auto mode, convert between demand or timed dose operation, adjust pump activation levels and switch between traditional floats or the C-Level sensor for continuous level monitoring — all while in the field. Users can also check the tank level indication and setpoint monitoring at a glance. The simplex panel controls one 120/208/240V single-phase pump, while the duplex controls two 120/208/240V single-phase pumps in water and wastewater applications. The panels are UL/cUL listed. 888-342-5753; www.sjerhombus.com
SPI 50B019-120-240DD
The 50B019-120-240DD control panel from SPI is a duplex timed-dosing panel for residential or commercial applications. It can be used with 120- or 240-volt power, and it accommodates two dosing pumps controlled by a repeat-cycle timer. It has a durable, weather-resistant, NEMA 4X polycarbonate enclosure with SST latches; large, easy-to-access terminal block; circuit breakers for the pumps and control circuits; a rugged, externally mounted, UV-resistant alarm light; audible alarm and run-mute-test switch with UV-resistant sealing boot; definite purpose motor contactors; alternating relay; and pump hand-off-auto switches. Compressor hookups are available. Wiring schematic and detailed connection diagrams are provided as well as mounting feet for the enclosure. It is UL listed. 419-282-5933; www.septicproducts.com
PUMP PARTS/COMPONENTS
Delta Treatment Systems ECOFILTER Pump Vault
The ECOFILTER Pump Vault tank filtration system from Delta Treatment Systems prolongs downstream drainfield and treatment system life by reducing biological loading and clogging. The integrated system easily installs in new or existing single- or double-compartment tanks and is suitable for STEP collection systems and effluent treatment. Featuring a dual compartment housing for simplex or duplex applications, the vault draws effluent from the clarified zone of the tank, minimizing suspended solids. The easy-access design maximizes filter surface area and streamlines filter inspection and maintenance by enabling filter cartridge removal without pulling the pump or vault. The system’s float stem bracket makes removal and adjustment of the float assembly simple. Constructed of high-density polyethylene with UV inhibitors for longevity, the vault is customizable to meet project needs. 800-221-4436; www.infiltratorwater.com
Hiblow USA HP-60/80 Authentic Rebuild Kits
To prevent buyer confusion, Hiblow USA HP-60/80 Authentic Rebuild Kits now have logos on both the diaphragms and the casing blocks. Parts with the logo are authentic and genuine factory certified. In the future, all diaphragms will have the logo to mark the authenticity of the rebuild kit. The company recommends rebuilding the pump — changing out both the diaphragms and the casing blocks — two times before buying a new one. Rebuilds with authentic parts should extend the life of the pump for years. 734-944-5032; www.hiblow-usa.com
