Pumps, pressure, and machines that outlived their makers
Colorado River Cuts and Groundwater Pumping in Arizona
How Colorado River cuts affect Arizona farm wells—and why groundwater rights, pumping water level, flow and energy costs matter before restarting a pump.
By Walt Brenner · 29 October 2026 · 4 min readLatest
GM Fuel Pump Power Control Module Recall: Check Your VIN
Check GM recall N262558690, the updated 2022–2023 vehicle list, free module replacement, reimbursement deadline and California paperwork.
Bestway Spa Pump Settlement Deadline: October 5, 2026
The Bestway spa pump settlement claim deadline was October 5, 2026. Check the updated hearing date, payment rules and separate fire-hazard recall.
How to Tell If a Circulator Pump Is Bad
Separate circulator pump failure from air locks, valve faults and control problems. Learn safe checks and what to verify before replacement.
Best Booster Pump for Water Pressure: Three Options to Compare
Compare Grundfos SCALA2, DAB Esybox Mini 3 and Franklin VersaBoost Pro, then check flow, pressure boost and inlet supply before buying.
Garden Hose Inline Booster Pump: Check Flow Before Buying
Test hose flow and running pressure, calculate the boost required, and check pump controls, inlet limits and backflow protection before buying.
How Does a Booster Pump Work?
Learn how a water booster pump adds pressure, how its controls respond to demand, and why inlet supply and the pump curve limit its performance.
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Single Stage Booster Pump: When One Impeller Is Enough
Choose a single stage booster pump by flow, added head and inlet conditions. Check the pump curve, pressure limits and controls before buying.
Where to Install a Sediment Filter for Well Water
Place a well-water sediment filter after the pressure tank and controls. Learn why placement matters, when sand separators differ, and how to plan service access.
Constant Pressure Booster Pump: What It Can—and Cannot—Control
Choose a constant pressure booster pump by flow, required boost and inlet conditions. Check sensor location, low-flow behavior and tank requirements.
Dollar Tree Balloon Pump Recall: Check Model 406198
Check model 406198 against the Dollar Tree balloon pump recall, stop using affected units, and find refund options with or without a receipt.
How Does a Well Pressure Tank Work?
Learn how compressed air delivers well water between pump starts, what 40/60 PSI means, and why tank volume differs from usable drawdown.
Well Jet Pump: Shallow, Deep-Well or Submersible?
Compare shallow and deep-well jet pumps, understand suction limits, and match flow, pressure and the ejector before replacing a pump.
Compact Water Booster Pump: Size the Pump and the Installation
Choose a compact water booster pump by flow, pressure boost, inlet conditions and service space—not maximum PSI or enclosure size alone.
Direct Acting Pressure Reducing Valve: Operation and Selection
Understand how direct acting pressure reducing valves work, why outlet pressure droops, and what to check when selecting or troubleshooting one.
Spin-Down Sediment Filter for Well Water: Sizing and Placement
Choose a spin-down sediment filter for well water by particle size, flow and pressure drop. Learn where it belongs and when flushing is not enough.
Split Case Pump: Design, Selection and Suction Checks
Understand split case pump construction, double-suction flow, curve selection and the suction-piping faults that can damage bearings and reduce output.
Fiberglass Well Pressure Tank: What to Check Before Buying
A fiberglass well pressure tank avoids steel-shell rust, but sizing, internal design, precharge and installation limits still determine suitability.
Residential Water Well: Components, Pump Sizing And Safety
Learn which well records matter, how pumping water level affects pump sizing, and why pressure, water yield and laboratory testing need separate checks.