The 2019 Atlantic hurricane season has officially begun. The hurricane season, which includes the Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean, and Gulf of Mexico, runs from June 1 to November 30. According to the National Weather Service, a hurricane is a tropical cyclone that has maximum sustained winds of 64 knots (74 mph) or higher. Hurricanes are also rated based on a scale of 1 to 5, with major hurricanes starting at a Category 3. The latter classifications are important to understanding how this year's hurricane season will impact both coastal and inland residents.
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Tip of the Week - Grundfos Magna 3 Series - Home Screen
The Grundfos Magna3 Home Screen can be customized to show four values and settings. For the Constant Temperature Control Mode we recommend the Set Point, Control Mode, Operating Mode and Actual Value. (Link to Constant Temperature Control Mode)
Tip of the Week - Grundfos Magna 3 Series - Integral Controller
When powering on the Grundfos Magna3 Pump there are some basic settings that must be applied before initial use. The integral controller and onboard screen guides the user through each step and once complete the pump can be started in AutoAdapt Mode. To use the other control modes additional settings are required (links to Home Screen Set up, Constant Temperature Mode, Flow Limit).
Tip of the Week - Grundfos Magna 3 Series
Tip of the Week - Grundfos CR Pump Series Seal Kit Change Process
The Grundfos CR Pump utilizes a Cartridge Style Mechanical Seal, allowing for quick and easy maintenance. A crucial step in the seal kit change process is to set the gap height for the stack kit inside the pump housing when coupling to the motor. Proper spacing ensures the stack kit will not rub on the pump housing.
Tip of the Week - Grundfos CR Pump Series
The Grundfos CR pump is ideal for Pressure Boosting applications. Like all centrifugal pumps, the CR cannot operate when air is trapped in the impellers. To eliminate air from the Pump, use the bleed screw on the top of the pump can, it may take several passes to clear all the air from the pump.
Tip of the Week - Grundfos CU352 Controller Series
The System Enable & Disable Feature on the Grundfos CU352 Controller allows the Pump System to be shut down without having to power down. This is helpful when pump or system maintenance is required. We also recommend using this feature to disable the pumps anytime the power needs to be turned off. This protects the VFD’s and motors from losing power while under a load condition.
Tip of the Week: System Enable and Disable Grundfos CU352 Controller
The System Enable & Disable Feature on the Grundfos CU352 Controller allows the Pump System to be shut down without having to power down. This is helpful when pump or system maintenance is required. We also recommend using this feature to disable the pumps anytime the power needs to be turned off. This protects the VFD’s and motors from losing power while under a load condition.
5th Annual Engineer All Stars: Maintenance Olympics
We had a blast participating in the 5th Annual Engineer All Stars Maintenance Olympics that took place this past Saturday, October 6, at Sam Houston Race Park in Houston, TX.
Living Water International - Trip to Honduras
Recently Cougar USA employee Deanna Parmenter worked with Living Water International to drill water wells in Honduras. Living Water is an NGO based in the HOUSTON, TX area. Here she shares her experience.
