Most quality sump, effluent, and sewage pumps are equipped with thermal overload protection. When excessive heat is detected, the motor shuts down automatically and restarts one the motor cools. Overloads are already built into smaller motors, while larger motors have… Read More »Thermal Motor Protection
JMI Pump Systems recently introduced a new Submersible Sewage Pump, Model PVL-9S-JMI. We’ve improved the design of our longest-standing sewage pump, as the new unit can be used in more applications, with its increased shut-off head and GPM. Product features… Read More »New Submersible Sewage Pump Available from JMI
Known for offering a wide variety of pumps and pump system accessories, JMI Pump Systems expansive inventory allows us to quickly meet the needs of our customers. One such product is control panels, which are designed to operate and monitor… Read More »Assortment of Control Panels Available from JMI
An integral part of a sump pump installation is the basin and cover. Basins can be constructed of polyethylene, structural foam, or fiberglass. Each material has positive qualities – what you choose should be best for the application and sometimes… Read More »Sump Basins and Covers
At JMI Pump Systems, we have an assortment of shut-off valves for your pumping applications. You’ll find ball, gate, and globe types and other options available, plus valves are available in different materials, including bronze, brass, and PVC plastic. It… Read More »All About Shut-Off Valves
Pumping cold water is normally straightforward, only requiring standard seals and lower-pressure components. However, use of a standard pump in a high temp application may lead to leaking seals, stalled drives, or even cause premature motor failure. While all pumps… Read More »Why You Need a High Temperature Pump
Utility pumps, also known as water transfer pumps, are available in a variety of sizes, but the function of these pumps built to withstand difficult applications is the same – to move water from one location to another. Some pumps… Read More »Do You Need a Utility Pump?
Chopper pumps are very powerful sewage processing pumps designed to reduce the size of solids in a wastewater stream. As the solids pass through, they are sliced into pieces and the deep vane impeller passes them along. Sometimes there is… Read More »JMI Offers High Performance with Barnes Chopper Pumps
Even with the most diligent maintenance, a pump can fail. The most common occurrence that prevents a pump from running is a power outage (hello battery backup for sump applications!). However, pumps can fail for other reasons too, including overworked,… Read More »Liquid Level Alarms for Peace of Mind
Sewage pumps are designed to pump solid materials up to two inches. Sump, effluent, and utility pumps are not designed for this purpose and will fail if attempting to process these size solids. A sewage pump works when: pumping sewage… Read More »The Basics of Sewage Pumps
