Blackwater Alert is a 95-decibel alarm that gives wireless peace of mind, alerting property owners to impending wastewater backups, and enables them to react before incurring damages and expenses. It can also send an alert to a smart device so that property owners, property managers or homeowners will be notified remotely if a backup is occurring. Additionally, it allows a plumber or homeowner to gently remove the pressure in the waste line using the port drain, which reduces the potential for messy, expensive cleanup and disinfection. Its quality control and assurance program involves testing the water tightness and the electrical operation of every unit. When the units reach final assembly, they are again tested for field performance. They connect easily to the waste clean-out line. 800-804-4725; www.blackwateralert.com
FloLogic System
The FloLogic System has industrial-grade U.S.-made cast bronze valves in sizes up to 2 inches, offering comprehensive real-time leak detection, detecting leaks as small as a half-ounce per minute from the moment they start. When a leak is detected, the water is shut off automatically and the users receive an alert through the smartphone app. It has low room temperature alerts and automatic water shutoffs prior to freezing conditions. All systems are equipped with battery backup for continued protection during outages. Plumbers who sell and install it can help their clients secure their home against plumbing supply leak damage and can help them save hundreds annually on property insurance. 877-356-5644;
www.flologic.com
Jet Inc. Model 197
The Model 197 control panel from Jet Inc. monitors the operation of the Jet Inc. treatment system aerator and additional components. It can monitor single- or dual-aeration systems with selectable high- and low-amperage monitor settings. The panels have dedicated alarm and control circuits with separate power circuits for aeration devices. In addition to the aerator control circuits, the panel contains three auxiliary 120-volt output circuits for external device control relays. They include three low-voltage auxiliary input circuits selectable for N/O or N/C alarm inputs. An integrated pump power control relay is automatically disabled in an auxiliary device alarm condition. A signal array includes a power indicator LED and four additional equipment alarm indicator LEDs. 800-321-6960; www.jetincorp.com
Controls/Control Panels
Liberty Pumps NightEye
The NightEye app and cloud-based system from Liberty Pumps allows internet connection of a pump via the home’s wireless router and provides alarm and other performance information to a mobile device. The system sends information via text, email and push notifications, to up to four different address/phone numbers anywhere in the world. Connected products include the ALM-EYE series indoor pump alarm, 442 battery backup pump systems and the SumpJet water powered backup pump. The system is easy to use and set up through a portable device, according to the maker. Download the free app, register the device and connect to the equipment using BlinkUp technology. The app is compatible with iOS and Android devices. There are no subscription or service fees. 800-543-2550; www.libertypumps.com
SJE Rhombus Installer Friendly Series
Installer Friendly Series single-phase panels from SJE Rhombus offer an easy-to-use color LCD on the inner door for programming and system monitoring. Use the menu navigation to select pump hand/off/auto mode, convert between demand or timed dose operation, adjust pump activation levels and switch between traditional floats or the C-level sensor for continuous level monitoring — all while in the field. Users can also check the tank level indication and setpoint monitoring at a glance. The simplex panel controls one 120/208/240V single-phase pump, while the duplex controls two 120/208/240V single-phase pumps in water and wastewater applications. The panels are UL/cUL Listed. 888-342-5753; www.sjerhombus.com
Effluent/Sewage/Sump Pumps
Ashland Pump
sump pumps
Ashland Pump offers sump pumps in different options including the PS series, B series, the SPV series and sump basin package systems. The pumps are built out of corrosion-resistant anodized aluminum or rugged cast iron. All are equipped with PSC (permanent split capacitor), continuous duty rated motors for higher efficiency. They have an upper and lower ball bearing design for longer life and smoother operation. The vortex impellers are made of thermoplastic or cast iron to better handle up to 1/2-inch solids. The pumps have professional, contractor-grade vertical or wide-angle piggyback float switches for quick and easy field servicing. The sump basin packages come complete with the sump basin, sump pump, check valve and discharge piping. They are suitable for new or replacement installations. 855-281-6830; www.ashlandpump.com
ScreencO Systems Patz
Shaft Drive Pumps
Patz Shaft Drive Pumps, distributed by ScreencO Systems, are vertical pit pumps that can be used in aboveground or underground storage tanks and include choices of single- or three-phase electric motors. They have high solids and grit capacities with large centrifugal pumps and hardened steel impellers. High capacities include the 3333 series up to 500 gpm and the 4444 series up to 1,580 gpm. They can be deployed in depths from 3 feet to 12 feet 8 inches. The 6000 and 8000 series have a three-point hitch with PTO drive and can offer up to 3,500 gpm at depths from 6 to 12 feet. They can be used with an agitator nozzle to mix and pump fast. The 616 vertical prop agitator is capable of mixing at 9,000 gpm, keeping grit and solids mixed at pit depths of 6 to 16 feet. 208-790-8770; www.screencosystems.com
Webtrol Pumps WTE Series
WTE Series turbine effluent pumps from Webtrol Pumps include a stainless steel intake screen and cable guard. The enclosed urethane bearing is mounted in a polycarbonate top diffuser. They include a floating stack design, which prevents clogging, and impellers are constructed from glass reinforced Noryl. They offer up to 80 gpm and motor ranges from 0.5 to 5 hp. High heads of up to 840 feet are produced by a multi-stage design. They are designed as a solution for treatment and STEP systems, dripfield dosing, sewer force mains, among other applications. 800-769-7867; www.webtrol.com
Grinder Pumps
Crane Pumps & Systems Barnes RAZOR
The 2 hp Barnes RAZOR grinder pump from Crane Pumps & Systems is suitable for light commercial and residential solids-handling applications. It is designed with axial cutting technology to reduce solids like flushable wipes, diapers and other nonbiodegradable items. Maintenance is convenient with only a single tool needed for disassembly. The plug-and-play cord also provides easy servicing without requiring removal of epoxy in the conduit. Unlike non-clog pumps with large discharge sizes, its 1.25-inch discharge is suitable for preconfigured packaged systems and turnkey solutions. It is available in the Barnes EcoTRAN Pressure Sewer System, allowing superior waste grinding in tough terrain. It provides a practical and environmentally safe alternative to traditional gravity systems, according to the maker. Numerous configuration options are available. 937-778-8947; www.cranepumps.com
Zoeller Pump Qwik Jon Premier
The Qwik Jon Premier from Zoeller Pump is a 1/2 hp grinder pump system used to install a full bathroom when gravity drainage is cost prohibitive. An ideal product for residential or light commercial use, it can be installed freestanding or behind a wall with the ability to connect to multiple fixtures including the Qwik Jon elongated toilet. Being a grinder pump system, as opposed to a macerator system, this unit can easily handle human waste, toilet tissue and sanitary items. It has a shut off head of 29 feet and can achieve 45 gpm of flow at 5 feet of head. Installation requires no breaking of concrete and dealing with construction inconveniences such as lengthy schedules, messes and costs. 502-778-2731; www.zoellerpumps.com
Submersible Pump
Polylok PL-CPE4A
The Polylok PL-CPE4A is a submersible, 4/10 hp, 115-volt, single-phase effluent pump with a 2-inch NPT vertical discharge. It has a maximum head of 38 feet and a maximum flow of 56 gpm. The pump is designed with a 3,450-rpm oil-filled permanent split-capacitor motor and has an amp rating of 6.6 for 115 volts, a rugged cast iron housing and volute equipped with a cast iron vortex impeller capable of passing 3/4-inch-diameter solids. The stainless steel shaft is supported by two single-row, oil-lubricated ball bearings. The shaft seal is an inboard design with a secondary Exclusion V seal. It has a 20-foot UL/CSA-listed power cable suitable for submersible service and fitted with a three-prong plug. The unit is supplied with an integrated clip for the included piggyback mechanical float switch and used for automatic operation. 888-765-9565; www.polylok.com
Utility Pump
Little Giant 5-Series
Weighing just under 7 pounds and producing 1,500 gph, 5-Series utility pumps from Little Giant are rated for continuous duty, allowing for a wide range of applications and uses. These fully submersible pumps are ideal for light commercial and multipurpose residential applications where water removal, transfer or circulation is necessary. They include a 1/6 hp oil-free PSC motor that is environmentally friendly. An epoxy-coated cast aluminum pump housing gives strength and heat dissipation for both consumer and professional use. It has a 1-inch discharge with 3/4-inch garden hose adapter, removable screen for easy cleaning and a 1/8-inch pump down with screen and 1/16-inch pump down without screen to reduce cleanup time. 800-701-7894; www.littlegiant.com
Pump Part/Component
Delta Treatment Systems
ECOFILTER Pump Vault
The ECOFILTER Pump Vault tank filtration system from Delta Treatment Systems prolongs downstream drainfield and treatment system life by reducing biological loading and clogging. The integrated system easily installs in new or existing single- or double-compartment tanks and is suitable for STEP collection systems and effluent treatment. Featuring a dual compartment housing for simplex or duplex applications, the vault draws effluent from the clarified zone of the tank, minimizing suspended solids. The easy-access design maximizes filter surface area and streamlines filter inspection and maintenance by enabling filter cartridge removal without pulling the pump or vault. The system’s float stem bracket makes removal and adjustment of the float assembly simple. Constructed of high-density polyethylene with UV inhibitors for longevity, the vault is customizable to meet project needs. 800-221-4436; www.infiltratorwater.com
