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Rent vs. Buy: Which Makes More Sense?
There are advantages and disadvantages both ways. Businesses big and small pose this question. Big equipment like industrial pumps: should you buy it or rent it? The question keeps getting asked because there’s no right answer. As frustrating as it is, rent vs. buy depends on the variables of your
Quiet, Please! Challenges and Solutions for Working in Areas Where You Need to Keep Noise at a Minimum
Lower the volume with a combination of equipment placement and smart operation. The sound level measured in decibels (dB) of rustling leaves is 10. A normal speaking voice is between 50 and 60 dB. The sound of a siren on an emergency vehicle passing right next to you is over
MWI’s SolarPedalflo pumps in Malawi: An Update
The story of pumps that just won’t quit. Malawi is a landlocked country in southeastern Africa. Zambia, Tanzania, and Mozambique surround it. It is home to Lake Malawi, which is over 360 miles long, and contains more fish species than any other lake on Earth. But that massive body of
How to Keep Municipal Roads and Businesses Open During Sewer Rehabilitation
Efficient work with the right pumps gets you in and out fast. You can’t just turn off the flow while you’re rehabilitating an aging sewer system. These projects create a huge challenge: how do you prevent sewer rehab from closing down roads and disrupting nearby companies? You’re dealing with businesses
5 Ways Municipalities Can Prepare for Floods
FEMA can foot some of the bill for your community’s proactive safety measures. The next flood could happen tomorrow. The cause might be natural or man-made. They can develop slowly, or overwhelm a community in just minutes. Are you prepared? Floods rank only behind tornadoes as the top natural disaster
5 Quick Fixes for a Failing Submersible Pump
There could be a very easy solution to that pump’s problem. They’re quiet and have a low profile. You can configure them for vertical or horizontal use, or any angle in between. Submersible electric pumps are true workhorses that perform well for flood control and storm-water drainage. And if something