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!”
The Agony of Lobe Pumps and Their Alternatives
Questions: How to Plan a Pump Out for a Larger Marina
I need to outfit our 200 slip marina with new pump stations with one larger pump to feed the sewage up a 100 ft. hill at approx. a 6 degree slope. The problem is that our slips are spread out without a consistent layout. What kind of pump system do you recommend?
Exploring Diaphragm Pump Components: A Guide to Chemical Compatibility
Diaphragm pumps have become critical to many industries thanks to their versatility and durability. For a diaphragm pump to perform optimally, however, care must be taken during the materials of construction [...]
The Dynamic Role of Diaphragm Pumps in the Food & Beverage Industry
Modern food production demands safety and efficiency in all of its processes. During every step of production, preventing contamination and waste is crucial to delivering a product that maintains consumer [...]
Mobile Drinking Water Stations
Street festival mobile fresh water source. Can be moved to various areas of the event.
Mobile drinking water stations are designed for both government and private
Vacuum Pumps: What You Should Know
When looking for a vacuum pump there are several questions that you should be considering.
First you need to establish weather or not you need a diaphragm pump or an actual vacuum pump. This question can be addressed by knowing the following:
Choosing the Right Pump: Diaphragm Pump vs. Piston Pump
Piston pumps and diaphragm pumps are used for similar applications, particularly agricultural spraying. However, there are many important differences between these types of pumps to consider before [...]
What’s the Difference Between Diaphragm Pumps & Centrifugal Pumps?
As the two most common types of pumps on the market, diaphragm pumps and centrifugal pumps are both great choices for a variety of applications, including liquid [...]
Why Mudsucker Diaphragm Pumps Are Ideal for Wastewater Treatment
In a world of increasing water scarcity, wastewater management has become crucial to limiting the adverse effects of climate change and population growth. Purifying wastewater allows us to conserve [...]
Marine Pump Outs
We operate a saltwater marina and offer a sewage pump out service to our customers. We currently have a peristaltic pump out system but we are looking for something less complicated and more user friendly. We send the pumped out sewage through a magnetic flow meter, up to shore and to the public utility. We are billed by the utility based on our flow meter readings.