Parker Pumps P/L
Also trading as Semple's Pump Centre
This page is intended to give some assistance in under standing the terms used in house hold pressure systems. This is not exhaustive and does not go into the internals of the pump.
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terminology used IN household pressure SYSTEMS
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Pressure vessel |
Tank used to store water under pressure. Can be from the size of a football top the size of a 200 litre drum. Popular belief that the pressure in this effects the pressure that the pump will make. Has no suck effect. |
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Prime |
Pumps can not pump air, so they must maintain "prime" Prime is when the body of the pump and the pickup pipe is full of water. The "Loss of Prime" is generally caused by a leaking footvalve. |
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Press Control |
An electronic pump controlling switch that turns the pump on and off with the flow of water. Is generally located on top of the pump |
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Pressure switch |
Generally a grey or black rectangular box located on the top of the pump. This turns the pump on and off as the water pressure drops or rises. |