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0701
submersible pump
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Professional
09/11/2007

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Term
What is another name for the submersible pump?
Definition
Prosser pump
Term
What is the prosser pump used for?
Definition
Dewatering buildings, basements, pipelines,sumps, tunnels, and underground vaults
Term
What are th 4 components of the sub pump?
Definition
Pump,switch box, electrical cord, and pump strainer
Term
Pump Facts?
Definition
1 HP Centrifugal design 1 1/2 NS threads on top and bottom
Term
Switch box Facts?
Definition
Driptight( not waterproof never submerge) Run/Off positions only
Term
Electrical Cord facts?
Definition
20 feet from pump to switch 6 feet from switch to box
Term
Pump Strainer Facts?
Definition
Mushroom shape designed to protect impeller, can pick up water w/in a 1/4 inch of a flat surface
Term
Wher do you tie a rope on the pump?
Definition
to ring located on top of the pump
Term
What are the sizes of the discharge and inlet of the pump?
Definition
1 1/2" NST
Term
When connecting pump to power source never use a genrator less than _____watts due to what?
Definition
2500 watts, starting requirements
Term
How far do you submerge the pump?
Definition
fully submerged
Term
What additional equipment might the pump need?
Definition
1 1/2" to 2 1/2" increaser 2 1/2" by 2 1/2" elbow(hogans bend) Hose and fittings Squeegees and sawdust Extension cords and adapters Portable generator
Term
When do you backflush the pump"
Definition
after every use
Term
How often do you drain the oil?
Definition
every 400-500 hours
Term
How many ounces and what type of oil does the pump use?
Definition
3 ounces of 20 weight non-detergent turbine oil
Term
how do you drain off excess oil?
Definition
turn pump on its side and place the fill hole in three o'clock position
Term
How many GPMs will the pump discharge?
Definition
108gpm w/ 10' of head 85 gpm w/ 20" of head 40 gpm w/ 35' of head 20 gpm w/ 40' of head
Term
The pump is inefective with over how many feet of head?
Definition
45'
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