As summer approaches, facilities and staff are extremely busy. Preventive measures often take a back seat to day-to-day operations. Here is a helpful reminder to take a moment and assess your maintenance programs.

Try to schedule regular inspections to insure the health and performance of your systems and equipment. A pump system can present several indicators something has changed. Here are just a few of those indicators.

Information from cycle counters and elapsed time meters can help gauge operating conditions and system efficiency and alert you of any changes occurring in the system. Cleaning flow sensors and identifying and correcting flow restriction can insure optimum fitness and promote longevity as well.

Expertise in identifying problem sources and their solutions is just a phone call away!

EPG's Top Ten List identifies useful spot checks for correctable conditions which could lead to unexpected downtime if ignored. Moisture and landfill gases like methane can damage components in just a short amount of time.

Change corrosion inhibitors every year. Each control panel and breakout junction box EPG manufactures has one installed.

Replace desiccant dryers when color changes from blue to pink. If the desiccant material has turned white, it is no longer protecting the level sensors internals from moisture.

Seal-offs should be installed in each conduit run between riser/sump and control panel. *Seal-offs are ineffective unless the damming fiber and sealing compound are in place so be certain this is done.

Since electrical conduit threads are straight and do not seal, they should be sealed with Teflon™ tape. *This does eliminate conduit as a ground so a separate ground wire must be installed.

Make sure enclosures are plum and level to insure doors are straight and seal properly. Inspect doors and make sure they are not bent and keep them closed by securing ALL latches.

During inspection of control panels and breakout boxes, make note of any signs of water stains, discoloration of fuses, wiring, or terminal corrosion. These are signs that the enclosure has been compromised by moisture and/or gas.

Any evidence of insect or small animals inside the enclosure should also be addressed.

EPG recommends that control panels be mounted in a secure fashion at least 15' from the riser or sump and 36" above grade to the bottom of control panel. If in the design stage, please strongly consider these recommendations.

Reinstall and/or replace cord restraints and replace o-rings of Meyer's hubs after any cable repair or maintenance is performed.

Use water-proof wire connectors where ever wire connectors are needed.

Consult with an Applications Specialist 1-800-443-7426

or email us at info@epgco.com for more information.

Topic: Gauges & Meters

Length: 12 Minutes

This webinar covers some of EPG's optional gauges and controls to monitor pump system health. We discuss utilizing level and flow sensors, elapsed time meters, cycle counters, and pressure gauges.