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Welcome to our blog! Here you'll find the latest news, tips, and insights from Academy Pump and Motor.


Centrifugal Pump Suction Problems: Is the Pump Being Starved?
Centrifugal pump suction problems can make a healthy pump look like it is failing. Before replacing equipment, check whether the pump is actually receiving the liquid it needs.
Lincoln Jones
Jul 24
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VFD Faults: What Your Drive Is Trying to Tell You
VFD faults are not just codes to clear. They can provide valuable clues about electrical supply, motor load, cooling and the equipment connected to the drive.
Lincoln Jones
Jul 17
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Cooling Tower Pump Cavitation: Why It Gets Worse in Summer
Cooling tower pump cavitation may become more noticeable as summer cooling demand increases. Noise, vibration and reduced performance can all point to a suction-side problem.
Lincoln Jones
Jul 3
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Lift Station Pump Clogs: What Causes Them and How to Reduce Them
Repeated lift station pump clogs should not be treated as isolated events. Understanding what is entering the system can help identify the real problem.
Lincoln Jones
Jun 26
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Pump Control Panel Monitoring: What Facility Teams Should Track
Pump control panel monitoring can provide an early warning when operating conditions begin to change. Here is what facility teams should be watching.
Lincoln Jones
Jun 19
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Commercial Booster Pump Problems: Why Pressure Drops During Peak Demand
At 10:00 a.m., building water pressure seems fine. At noon, multiple tenants are using water at once and suddenly the complaints begin. Fixtures are slow. Upper floors experience weak pressure. Water flow is inconsistent. Commercial booster pump problems often become noticeable when building demand reaches its highest point. It is easy to assume the booster pump itself is failing. Sometimes that is exactly what is happening. But pressure problems can also be caused by sensors
Lincoln Jones
Jun 5
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