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Trash Pumps: 8 Things to Know When Choosing or Using One
March 28, 2023
Trash pumps are the workhorses of the pumping world. When you need to move a liquid that contains debris or solids, whether it’s pond water sludge, storm debris, mud or sand, a...
PFAS in Water: How to Choose a Temporary Remediation Solution
March 28, 2023
The toxic “forever chemicals” per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are linked with a wide range of health problems from cancer to infertility, have found their way into...
Pump Cavitation: What Causes It and How to Avoid It
March 28, 2023
Ask any temporary equipment vendor what’s the most common cause of pump failure in the field and they’ll likely say pump cavitation.
Sludge Pump or Solids Handling Pump: Which Do You Need for Sludge Removal?
March 28, 2023
For sludge removal, including sewage sludge removal, a solids handling pump, aka a trash pump, can often — but not always — do the job. When it can’t, a sludge pump probably can.
High Head Pumps: When to Use One and How to Choose
February 28, 2023
Standard centrifugal pumps are usually the first choice for transferring liquids from point A to point B. But when those points are far apart, or there’s an elevation change...
Treating Unexpected Groundwater Contaminants
December 20, 2022
When groundwater testing reveals contaminants at your construction or infrastructure repair site, formulate a plan to remove them using a temporary water treatment solution.
What Can Be Stored in Liquid Storage Tanks?
November 4, 2022
Before we dive into the substances liquid storage containers can hold, it is important to understand how the inside of a tank is lined. Most of our bulk liquid storage tanks have a...
The Importance of Dewatering
November 4, 2022
Dewatering is a technique used to control groundwater on a jobsite. In layman’s terms, it’s the nontoxic process of separating solid waste from sludge and temporarily lowering...
Common Uses for Bulk Liquid Storage Tanks
November 3, 2022
Have you ever seen a liquid storage tank and wondered what they’re being used for? Bulk liquid storage tanks — including frac tanks, weir tanks, vac boxes and sludge tanks — are...
Bulk Liquid Storage Tanks — What’s the Difference?
November 3, 2022
Bulk liquid storage tanks can handle various types of liquids in nearly any application. We’ve covered this in our article, "What Can Be Stored in Liquid Storage Tanks," and we’ve...