Goblins, Ghouls, and Ghosts. Those are fun sorts of scary. What's really scary is what happens when you compromise quality and experience. EPG doesn't do that when we design and manufacture our Pumps & Controls because it's what we value. Now beware as you proceed to witness the horrors of those that shall not be named!

 

 

Problem: A landfill in the state of New York was having to repair their pumps every year. It was found that they were removing the factory installed check valve so that the pump discharge line would drain back through the pump to prevent freezing during cold weather. This drain back at the time was great enough to cause the pump and motor to turn backwards. During wet weather the level in the sump would rise fast enough that the level sensor would send a signal to the pump to start while it was still turning backwards. This caused damage and wear to the coupling between the pump and the motor.

 

Consequence: A coupling wears and the pump will start to vibrate. This vibration will cause the pump and motor to wear faster and faster until there is a failure.

 

If this is your story, call 1-800-443-7426 or email us at [email protected] for help.