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Silt Pumping Applications: What You Should Know

Wastecorp Blog - Part 13 1

When we hear about silt pumping applications it usually involves pumping from a mining site, fruit juice concentrate or dredging application. Often, job site operators have contained the silt-laden wastewater in either a holding tank or tote tank. Typically, the liquid waste must be treated or pumped to a larger containment area.

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How to Pump Out Waste Oil

Wastecorp Blog - Part 13 2

Pumping out waste motor oil, gear oil and other fluids like coolant, and grease can be easy for auto repair jobs, boat service and repair and tractor service for farms and utility vehicles. The Wastecorp waste collection systems store old engine fluids in a waste tote tank and can be outfitted with mobile systems like the model you see here.

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Pumping Out Tanks With Diaphragm Pumps

Wastecorp Blog - Part 13 3

You name the tank that needs to be pumped out and we have heard of at least a few customer applications that correspond with that tank. Underground septic tanks, lagoon transfer, transport truck tankers, locomotive tankers, waste pits and waste vegetable oil drums are among the most popular. What you have to keep in mind is that in most of these applications, you will need a pump that can easily maneuver in areas to access the discharge valve or at least some place where you can place the suction hose.

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Selecting Your Farm or Ranch Pump System

Wastecorp Blog - Part 13 4

No one can argue that having a simple diaphragm pump for farm and ranch applications can some times be a lifesaver and time saver. Whether you’re pumping manure, silt from a pond, fruit juice or vegetable matter and more,having a trusted pump by your side can mean the difference between having aconsistently reliable pump and one that is nothing but hassles or in need of repair. Troy from Sandusky Ohio, has been a farmer in the area for decades.Here’s part of the discussion we had with him about his pumping needs and some recommendations we made:

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Double Disc Pump Comparison: The State of the Double Disc Pump Business

Wastecorp Blog - Part 13 5

We have noticed that when a double disc pump for a WWTP upgrade or expansion goes to the planning stage and/or bid stage, we get calls from consulting engineers saying that the competition or their pump distributor makes noise that there should be no competition in the bid and essentially, the bid should be handed to the competitor. In America, we call this an attempt to create a monopoly. History has shown that monopolies are seldom good for competition in the pump business or any other business for that matter. History has also shown that monopolies in the United States aren’t looked at favorably by either regulators or the public.

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Replacing Dry Prime Trash Pumps

Wastecorp Blog - Part 13 6

As pump manufacturers, we have seen a surge in end users and pump distributors inquiring about alternatives to dry prime pumps mounted on either a skid or wheels. Some have complained about the repair parts and service needed for dry prime pumps. Others aren’t thrilled about the big box multinational pump manufacturers' aggressive pushes of this type of product as one of the “only” solutions for trash pump style dry prime pumps. Jake R. from Milwaukee, WI describes a common application for trash pumps below:

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How to Pump Out of Waste Pits

Wastecorp Blog - Part 13 7

Waste pits, sump pits, catch basin, overflow pit, pumping from waste containers are all pump applications that medium and large size facilities have to contend with in the food, manufacturing, chemicals, and septic management industries. Having the right pump and piping arrangement can help you get the job done properly.

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