What is an E-Style seal?
E-style seals are external mechanical double seals that are installed within a stuffing box assembly. A water flush is used to flush the assembly full of water, keeping your seal...
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Centrifugal Pump Sizing
Centrifugal pumps are the most popular and widely used pump type for pumping liquids. These pumps use a rotating impeller to move water or other liquids using centrifugal force. They...
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Differences Between The C100, C+100, and MB100
Are you wondering what the major differences are between some of our best-selling, easy-to-use portable pumps? Do not worry, we are going to make your decision easier by comparing the...
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Why does my pump have an open area between the pump head and motor?
All sanitary-approved pumps must have an open yoke between the pump housing and the motor. Here are examples of different pumps.The reason for the space in the open yoke is...
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Heat Exchangers – The difference between passes and sections
It is common to get confused about the difference between sections and passes in a plate heat exchanger, so I will try to shed some light on it for you....
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How do I size a pump for my brewery, winery or distillery?
So you need a new brewery pump, but you don’t know what size, speed and horsepower. Pick a pump that’s too small, and you’re not going to have the pressure...
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How to change the seal and set the drive collar on a C-Series Centrifugal Pump
Good brewing practices and maintenance dictate that not too long after buying a C-series pump that you should inspect a seal to ensure that it is properly cleaned and functioning...
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Explosion proof Frequently Asked Questions
At the beginning of the year, we introduced our first explosion proof pumps. Since then, we’ve expanded that product line, which now features several explosion proof options. In the process,...
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Introduction to explosion proof pumps
When pumping substances that produce flammable vapors, such as high-proof alcohol, sparks and high temperatures are an explosion hazard. While this isn’t a problem for brewers or wine-makers, distillers and...
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Want your CPEDA or KBDA VFD to display Hertz instead of RPM?
Sometimes people prefer to display the operating hertz of their pump rather than the RPM, and in that case you can switch your CPEDA or KBDA VFD from one to the other....
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Damaged Potentiometer Knob on your CPEDA or KBDA VFD?
If the potentiometer knob on your CPEDA or KBDA VFD gets damaged, it causes the speed of the pump to be inconsistent. In this case, the knob will need to...
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VFD Compatibility with GFCI Plugs and Breakers
Did you know know that new ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) plugs and breakers don’t work with most Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)? However, with our CPEDA and KBDA VFDs all...
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Understanding Variable Frequency Drives
If you've purchased a portable pump from us you have one of our KBDA digital drives - our default VFD on assemblies thanks to their versatility, NEMA 4X certification, and durable aluminum casings. ...
