The LA New York Pump blog
Straight answers from pump technicians who work in New York City, Long Island and Westchester buildings every day.
Pump power falls with the cube of speed. Learn how VFDs use the affinity laws to cut energy costs, where they pay off, and what to check before you install one.
Read article: VFD Pump Controls: How Variable Speed Drives Cut Energy CostsEvery foot of height costs about 0.433 psi. Here is why upper floors lose water pressure, how to diagnose the cause, and how a properly sized booster pump fixes it.
Read article: Why Upper Floors Lose Water Pressure (and How Booster Pumps Fix It)Age, efficiency, parts availability, repeat failures, sizing and downtime: the factors a technician weighs when deciding whether to repair or replace a pump.
Read article: Pump Repair vs. Replacement: How to Make the Right CallA pump-by-pump winter checklist for New York homes: frozen sump discharge lines, heating circulator start-up, sewage ejector care and power outage planning.
Read article: How to Prepare Your Pumps for a New York WinterCold zones, gravel noises, leaks and seized rotors: what causes the most common circulator pump problems, what you can safely check, and when to call a pro.
Read article: Common HVAC Circulator Pump Problems (and How to Fix Them)A pump that clicks on and off every few seconds usually points to a waterlogged pressure tank. Learn how to diagnose short cycling, check the pre-charge and fix it.
Read article: Pressure Tank Problems: Waterlogging, Short Cycling and How to Fix ThemWeekly and monthly churn tests, the annual flow test, diesel vs. electric differences and record keeping: a plain-English guide to fire pump testing for NYC buildings.
Read article: Fire Pump Inspection & Testing in NYC: What Building Owners Need to KnowSump pumps move groundwater out of your basement; sewage ejectors lift wastewater up to the sewer line. Here's how they differ and why they aren't interchangeable.
Read article: Sewage Ejector Pump vs. Sump Pump: What's the Difference?Test it every three months, clean the pit once a year and prepare for storm season. Our sump pump checklist helps Long Island homeowners keep their basements dry.
Read article: Sump Pump Maintenance Checklist for Long Island HomesLow pressure upstairs, short cycling, new noises and fault codes are early warnings. Here are seven signs your building's booster pump needs repair and what to check first.
Read article: 7 Signs Your Water Booster Pump Needs RepairNeed more than advice?
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