Water Systems

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Lightweight pumps used to clear flooded basements, drain low spots after a heavy rain, etc. Used by farmers, boaters and campers as well as...

Consists of a pump, a pressure tank and switch. The tank will supply water between the cut-on and cut-off pressure setting on the pump, usually...

A large watertight settling tank that holds sewage while it decomposes by bacterial action. Made of asphalt coated steel, redwood, concrete,...

Used to discharge ground water that accumulates around a basement that is below the water line. The basement should have a drain tile around it...

Can operate on either gas or electricity. Copper-, stone- and glass-lined water heaters perform better than unlined aluminum or galvanized...

Can operate on either gas or electricity. Tankless water heaters are small heating units that are hooked into plumbing lines and heat water...

Larger than all purpose pumps and often gasoline powered. Used to pump manholes, for irrigation and lawn sprinkling, for fire protection and...

Used to remove bacteria and/or chemicals suspended in water to improve its taste and smell. Filters either install under the sink or at the point...

Help remove minerals (magnesium, calcium, iron) that cause "hard" water. Quality water softeners have either fiberglass linings or steel tanks...

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