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How to Select Your Farm or Ranch Pump System

Wastecorp Blog - Part 5 2

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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Benefits of Sludge Pro Double Disc Pumps

Wastecorp Blog - Part 5 3

Sludge Pro Double disc pumps, use a unique induced flow principle to transfer sludges and other fluids. This encompasses a broad spectrum of viscosities, solid contents, and abrasive characteristics. In this article, we delve into specifics of double disc pump design, operational principles, versatile applications, and inherent advantages.

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Pumping Out Tanks With Diaphragm Pumps

Wastecorp Blog - Part 5 6

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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How to Pump Out Waste Oil

Wastecorp Blog - Part 5 7

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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How to Pump Wet Wipes and Cooking Oil

Wastecorp Blog - Part 5 8

In North America, municipal wastewater treatment operators routinely voice their concerns to Wastecorp about the use of wet pipes by the general public and then flushing them down the toilet. “Do you guys make a pump that can better handle the wet wipes” is a question Wastecorp frequently receives at our sludge pump call centers. Jim K. from Winston Salem North Carolina tells it like it is:

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The Agony of Lobe Pumps and Their Alternatives

Wastecorp Blog - Part 5 11

The first visit to a wastewater treatment plant with lobe pumps was a shocker. $550,000 in replacement parts costs spent over the course of just 3-4 years. My response to the plant operator was, “you haven’t spent $550,000 in plunger pump parts over 30 years” so why is the consulting engineer specifying those types of pumps!”

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