A: Well, being a Goulds distributor for the last 30-35 years, we carry a lot of their products. Everything from residential jet pumps and submersibles all the way up to municipal and industrial line shaft turbines. We carry and stock a lot of their wastewater and lift station equipment. We build a lot of their end-suction centrifugal units for municipal water supply as well as vertical multistage pressure boosting systems.
We are proud to be a Goulds distributor for a little over three decades now. Goulds Water Technology, a Xylem brand, is one of the leading brands of residential, commercial, and agricultural water products worldwide. They have been serving this industry for nearly 175 years and have built their reputation on quality.
As an authorized distributor for Goulds for so long, we keep a lot of their product on hand in our warehouse. Many customers like to use Goulds for their projects but they don’t realize just how much of Goulds products we stock. It’s quite a large amount but we can highlight some of our top sellers. These are the products that seem to get sold the moment we get them in.
Goulds Centrifugal Pumps & Boosters
A centrifugal pump is a mechanical device that is used to move water or other fluids. It accomplishes this through the use of kinetic rotational energy from a driven rotor called an impeller. There can be one impeller or multiple depending on the pump use.
The fluid is moved rapidly into the impeller that rotates at a high RPM, creating a centrifugal force that pushes the water towards the outlet. The casing for these pumps is designed specifically to constrict fluid from the inlet and divert it to the impeller. It is then disposed of by controlling the flow of fluid and slowly moves it to the outlet for controlled discharge.
Usage Of Centrifugal Pumps
Centrifugal pumps are the most popular choice for fluid transfer so it’s no surprise they are such a popular solution. Industries that use these pumps cover a wide range of uses such as:
- Oil & Gas— Pumping crude, mud, slurry. Also used by refineries to move refined/unrefined product. Power plants use them in hydraulic power applications as well.
- Waste Management, Commercial Farming, and Manufacturing—Sewage treatment plants, drainage, irrigation, flood prevention.
- Pharmaceutical, Chemical & Food Industry— Transfer of liquid nitrogen for cryogenics, refrigerants, and cooling towers.
Goulds Turbine Pumps
Despite the name, turbine pumps have nothing to do with a turbine at all. In fact, they are actually a special variation of a centrifugal pump. The turbine name is derived from the impellers it uses which while not actual turbines, do resemble them.
They are also referred to in the industry as a vortex, regenerative, or periphery pump. These pumps combine the high discharge pressure found in multi-stage centrifugals with the flexibility of regular centrifugals. They are preferred in scenarios where low flow, high head, and a small footprint are needed. One such application is deep-well pumping which often uses a vertical turbine pump.
Usage of Turbine Pumps
Turbine pumps are used in clean fluid applications that require low flow, high head, compact nature, and flexible operation. They’re implemented in a wide range of industries such as:
- Industrial Manufacturing—cooling of laser modules and other high-heat machinery
- Commercial Bakeries—transferring water, milk, corn syrup, and other components to large mixers
- Dry Cleaners— safe transfer of dry-cleaning chemicals
- Breweries—pumping newly brewed beer to storage as well as precursors
Goulds Jet Pumps
Yet again, we have a pump that is not actually what its name implies. Jet Pumps get their name because they do work similar to jet engines. They create a high amount of pressure like a jet engine.
That is because jet pumps are mounted above the surface and cannot be submerged. Typically, they are deployed to draw water from wells both deep and shallow. Some other common uses also include residential irrigation, light commercial irrigation. They are more common in warm climate regions or regions that have a higher water table.
Jet pumps come in two different configurations: deep well and shallow well, as they are primarily used for wells. The pump that is best for a specific well would depend on the depth of the well. Shallow well variations can transport water from wells up to 25 feet in depth. Deep well, on the other hand, can handle depths up to 200 feet. Deep well models can also move higher volumes of water more rapidly and over longer distances. Keep in mind that your altitude can affect the reach of either pump.
Deep well pumps may also be called a convertible jet pump. This is not a third type of pump, it’s just a deep well pump that can be adapted for shallow well use too.
Priming & Running Dry
One major piece of advice—never run jet pumps dry. It will likely either cause serious damage or destroy the pump altogether.
Jet pumps need to be primed before running, that is, they need to be wet and have water in the priming vent. Always make sure the electricity to the pump is OFF before removing the priming plug. Then you fill the priming vent with water until it reaches the top. This removes all the air from the pump housing, allowing suction. If it doesn’t draw water within five minutes—prime it again.
Well Pressure Tanks
A pressure tank is a critical part of keeping your well in good working order. Goulds pressurized tanks help extend the life of your pump. It does this by preventing the pump from cycling on and off an undue amount to maintain pressure.
Instead, a properly sized pressure tank does the job of keeping water pressure and flow constant. With the tank, your home still gets sufficient water flow but your pump isn’t doing all the hard work.
What Is A Well Pressure Tank?
A well pressure tank maintains your home’s water pressure and protects the pump. Every time water is turned on in your house water pressure is needed. Whether it’s doing dishes, flushing the toiler, or taking a shower—without a tank, your pump gets strained. The pressure tank is a failsafe of sorts. It holds a certain amount of water available on-demand to meet needs without making the pump run. If you had no tank, every single time you needed water the pump would cycle on and off. It doesn’t take long to wear a pump out like that. A pressure tank also keeps water pressure steady whereas a pump cannot. That is why without a tank faucets might spit and have bursts of unusual flow.
How Does A Well Pressure Tank Work?
A well pressure tank makes use of compressed air to force water that’s been pressurized, out of the tank. It travels through the waterline and then is distributed to the outlet needing the water. Pressure tanks use a bladder that separates an air-filled chamber from the water storage. As the water level rises it causes compression in the air chamber. That chamber pressurizes the water when you turn an outlet on and pushes it out to you.
Pumps Are Just A Fraction Of Our Inventory
We carry many more items from Goulds other than their various centrifugals, jet pumps, and tanks. In fact, we carry over several hundred different items from Goulds alone including:
- Red Jacket Series Products
- Wastewater Systems
- Submersible Pumps
- Drainage Pumps
- Variable and Fixed Speed Controllers
- And more…
If you’re looking for the well-known quality and durability that Goulds products are known for, give us a call. One of our well-versed consultants will help you find exactly what you need to complete your project.