Pump resolves maintenance issues
Problem
Mechanical seal failures on 6-inch pumps in lift stations were frustrating Jay Roberts, primary operator at the Bradford (Ohio) Wastewater Treatment Plant. Replacing the proprietary seals took weeks and averaged nearly $3,000 per pump, severely straining the maintenance budget. Roberts wanted a pump that would warn of impending seal problems, be faster and less expensive to repair, and resist clogging.
Solution
The village purchased a Barnes 4SHMD 3-inch solids-handling submersible enclosed monovane pump with 25 hp motor from Crane Pumps. Installing it in the Wise Street lift station required a 4- by 6-inch slide rail adapter to fit the
