When Thompson Pump Company was contracted to dewater three acres of land in South Carolina in late 2006, it expected to complete the task in three stages. But as the project neared completion, Thompson’s team ran into an unexpected obstacle below the surface and had to add another stage to its pumping process.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has been instrumental in determining an effective way to collect the massive amounts of water that stream from the mountains and threaten to flood Las Vegas streets and neighborhoods. But it didn’t come without its challenges.
While a pump’s function is simple--moving liquid from one place to another--selecting a pump may not be so simple. Contractors who choose the right pump for the job will ensure success every time, so learning the differences in pump models will go a long way.
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