Aurora 340 Parts and Repair Options to Keep Your Pentair Aurora 340 Pumps Running Pentair Aurora 340 series pumps have long enjoyed an outstanding reputation, with thousands of pumps installed and currently operating in Michigan alone. Although Pentair Aurora pumps are still manufactured, the 340 series has been discontinued, with no exact equivalent pump available. […]
How Well do you know Santa?
You loved our Thanksgiving Quiz, so now try your hand at this one. Just how well do you know Santa? Answers are below, but don’t scroll too fast and cheat! Santa is watching.
Thanksgiving 2023 Fact or Fiction Quiz Answers
Wondering the answers to our Thanksgiving Quiz? Here are the questions again and the answers are below it. See who can get the most right at your Thanksgiving gatherings this year! ANSWERS: 1. Fiction 2 .Fact 3. Fact 4. Fiction 5. Fact 6. Fiction 7. Fact 8. Fiction 9. Fact 10. Fact 11. Fact 12. […]
WHEN IS IT BETTER TO RENT AN INDUSTRIAL VACUUM PUMP?
Renting an industrial vacuum pump has advantages for short-term trials, emergency backups, seasonal capacity augmentation, and more. A vacuum pump represents a large capital expenditure. When the need for vacuum pump equipment arises, particularly if the need is emergent or temporary, renting could be the right choice. When Buying an Industrial Vacuum Pump Makes Sense […]
INDUSTRIAL VACUUM PUMP APPLICATIONS
Industrial vacuum pumps are available in a variety of configurations for various applications and industries. Automotive Vacuum Pumps Hydraulic Brake Systems One of the unheralded but very necessary applications for vacuum pumps is the pre-evacuation and leak testing of hydraulic brake systems in new cars. A typical brake filling machine manufactured by one of our […]
DO YOU NEED A VARIABLE SPEED OR FIXED SPEED BOOSTER PUMPING SYSTEM?
In this article, we compare the differences between variable speed and fixed speed, as well as how to improve the efficiency of your pump system. Published data is used to emphasize those differences and why one system may be more beneficial in today’s era. Variable Speed Pump vs. Fixed Speed Pump What is the difference […]
Kerr Control Panels
Kerr Pump & Supply Controls Product Group specializes in designing and fabricating control panels and systems for a wide variety of applications. Our innovative engineering team designs complete control systems to meet your specific requirements for industrial process automation. Control Panels can be used for: With over 12,000 square feet of manufacturing space, Kerr Controls […]
Fire Scorched Vacuum Pump Repair Story
Kerr recently received this Busch Vacuum Pump in after a fire. The pump was received fully assembled and the remaining oil was hardened and gelled. The pump was completely disassembled to provide a thorough and detailed inspection report. The motor was given a meg test and failed. The test reveals a short to ground. A […]
Pump Service Decisions – Repair or Replace
During Kerr’s service process pump inspections, our customers benefit from our complete tear down and parts review that make the repair vs. replace decision simple. Here are some examples. Blackmer Pump Viking Pump Corken Compressor Blackmer Pump Service Example The heads were removed and inspected. They are damaged from rotor contact and will require replacement. […]
Control Panel Upgrade in Winter
This exterior control panel upgrade was accomplished during the middle of winter.