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Pump and Valve Pro Training on Demand

Brush up on pump and valve basics

Our parent, Ruthman Companies, has launched a library of training sessions to help users learn more about how their fluid handling systems work.

Pump 101

Pump 101: The basics of pump operation, selection and troubleshooting was very well-attended and got great feedback. One of the best compliments we received was that even intermediate and semi-advanced pump pros took away useful info.

To watch a recording of Pump 101, visit: https://bit.ly/Pump101.

Pump 102

Pump 102: Advanced centrifugal pump selection takes your pump knowledge to the next level, covering performance curves, unique applications and avoiding common pump problems.

To watch a recording of Pump 102, visit:  https://bit.ly/Pump102Recording.

Valves 101

Valves 101: Applications, Selection and Sizing Considerations of Guided Piston Valves focuses on hydraulic valve principals and selection.

To watch this informative session led by  David Locaputo, the GM of Ruthman Companies Division, Fulflo, visit: https://bit.ly/Valves101Training.

Customized Pump Training

We’re also open to presenting any of the above sessions live to your team, or to provide remote training tailored to your interests. Possible topics include:

  • Areas of concern in pump installations
  • Relief valve selection & solutions
  • Product standardization & delivery optimization
  • Specific application discussions
  • Product education for any of our manufacturing brands: Nagle Pumps; Deming Vertical Turbine Pumps; Gusher Pumps; BSM Gear Pumps; Fulflo Valves; Process Systems Vertical Turbines

…or any other topics you can think of! To arrange your personalized webinar, contact us (Marketing@RuthmanCompanies.com).



Deming® Vertical Turbine Pump Install at a Florida Water Treatment Facility Passes the “Nickel Test!”

This is the story of one our most challenging installation puzzles. The pump part was easy: to meet increasing demand at a Florida water treatment facility, a 24″ 200 HP Deming® Vertical Turbine Pump fit the plant’s quality, performance and NSF-certifications requirements.

The hitch came at installation; the pump itself was 152 inches high and needed to fit into an area with clearance of only 92 inches. It’s not uncommon for these long vertical turbine pumps to be dropped down through the roof for installation in a well. At this facility, roof installation wasn’t possible without significant structural damage.

We worked with Process Systems, Inc. (the exclusive manufacturer of the Deming Vertical Turbine pump) as well as facility engineers to evaluate alternatives and develop an installation plan. The pump was customized so that it could be installed in three separate pieces, brought in from the side of the building.

With careful planning, the pump was successfully installed with minimal difficulty. Upon initial startup, the pump ran so smoothly and quietly that it passed the old pump industry “Nickel Test,” where operation is judged by the ability to set a nickel on the edge of the pump top plate and have it not move.