In the beginning, there was a question.  Actually, there have always been a lot of questions.  I guess I was asked one too many times, "Can I use this pump to go 300 feet?"  I had no idea...a guess maybe, based on experience, but no sure knowledge.  So I thought I'd look up a formula or two and figure it out.  That led to over six months of research, to find that non-simple answer.  And because it had universal application, I decided to develop this Pump Selector.

     The "simple" answer, I discovered, had to account for pump flow rate, the chemical's specific gravity and viscosity, pump stroke rate and plumbing size, how far up and out the fluid was being pumped, and the style of the pump itself.  Actually selecting a pump model added in questions about chemical compatibility and any allowance for the physical nature of the chemical, as well as judgment regarding any limitations of the pump itself.

     The formulas located and developed for the Pump Selector factored in all of the above, in order to calculate the pump suction and discharge losses due to gravity, pulse acceleration, friction and static pressure.  These calculations occur behind the scenes, with over a thousand lines of computer code cranking out the final answers.  Future plans will tie the specific pump model to data sheets and specifications, as well as compatible accessories.  We'll keep the Pump Selector updated for our subscription customers.  In the meantime, use it in health and call us with questions.

Tim Furrow