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Martin County Emergency Management Prepares Hobe Sound for Hurricane Isaias with MWI Flood Control Pumps
As the highly active Hurricane Season in Florida begins to ramp up in late July / early August, flood prone residential communities brace themselves for drainage concerns. At the end of July 2020 Hurricane Isaias began its movement up the east coast starting in the Caribbean, making US landfall in
Repair, Replace, or Retrofit? Reading the Warning Signs of an Older Large-Volume Water Pump
When you see the early signs of a stormwater pump reaching the end of its life or when it becomes obvious that the efficiency is dwindling, it’s important to look at the options and make the best decision for the application. According to MWI Pumps expert Marc Boudet, there are
7 Reasons to Rebuild a Tier 3 Engine
Since 2000, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has required diesel engine suppliers to reduce exhaust emissions on new engines that are manufactured for off-road use products in the U.S. The EPA Tier 4i (Interim) emissions standards were effective until the end 2012, after which the Tier 4 Final went
Top 4 Submersible Electric Pumping Challenges
Knowing some of the common challenges associated with electric submersible propeller pumps and understanding how to solve them can open companies to a different type of application than they have ever considered before. This knowledge can save them money and make it easier to maintain the equipment. Marc Boudet has been working
How to Maintain and Repair Large-Volume Lineshaft Pumps
When it comes to repairing axial-flow line shaft pumps, size doesn’t matter. The approach is the same whether it’s a small or large-volume pump. But the first step, according to MWI pump repair expert Tom Hyde, is implementing a proper preventive maintenance program to try and avoid failures. MWI Pumps
Thermal Protective Spray Coating Combats Corrosion in Large-Volume Water Pumps
Corrosion is an enemy of large-volume water pumps. A chemical reaction between the component surface and the reacting fluid passing through the pump causes corrosion, which can result in permanent damage to non-stainless materials and affect the performance as well as the efficiency and life expectancy of pumping equipment. One