Using a thermal imaging camera, a pump test technician will inspect the meter’s electrical panel to identify poor connections and locations where energy is wasted, which can potentially cause electrical arcing and potential fire hazards. By scanning electrical cabinets, breaker panels, fuses, bolted connections, and switchgear, the technician can instantly picture impending trouble that could have otherwise gone unnoticed.

Excessive vibration within your motor and pumping system significantly reduces the life of your equipment. The vibration detection service can help you determine if your pumping system’s vibration is beyond reasonable limits and may contribute to energy loss. A vibration analysis is performed to evaluate and monitor the characteristic changes in rotating machinery caused by imbalance, misalignment, bent shaft, mechanical looseness, faults in gear drives, defects in rolling-element bearings, and/or defects in sleeve bearings.

Excessive dust, dirt, and other debris can damage components in an electrical panel, leading to electrical hazards and energy losses. The Pump test technician will clean the designated panel of dirt and debris that could be readily removed, provided it is safe to do so. This service can be performed as an add-on to the Electrical Panel Infrared Inspection or to a standard pump efficiency test.

The pump test technician will accurately determine the quantity of sand that is being produced by the well. It is common for a small quantity of sand to be discharged upon startup, but excessive production can accelerate the normal wear of impellers and other pump components, even sometimes clogging valves, irrigation equipment, and meters. If left uncontrolled, sanding may increase the frequency of maintenance and cause nuisance problems for pipelines and water storage facilities. The sand test can help determine if the quantity of sand that is discharged is within an acceptable range or if it may be problematic.