Pump Selection and Troubleshooting Field Guide

Pumps are the most expensive part of a water system to operate and can be very expensive to repair or replace after a failure. Proper pump selection and operation is essential for long service life.This handbook is specially written to provide operators, engineers, and maintenance staff quick and easy methods to determine whether a pump is operating properly. The book is divided into six chapters:Chapter 1 - Pump HorsepowerChapter 2 - Pump TypesChapter 3 - Variable FlowChapter 4 - Pump TroubleshootingChapter 5 - Chemical PumpsChapter 6 - Operation and Maintenance Manual