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At Pump Express we pride ourselves on expert sizing, stocking and express-shipping of top-of-the-line pumping equipment by manufacturers known for efficient, reliable and skillful design. The companies we represent are often at the forefront of pump industry trends and many have in recent years produced consumer-oriented pump apps that can be downloaded to a Smartphone or tablet. Some are even using mobile phone applications to improve lives in areas of the world where water is scarce.

Portable and pocket-sized, mobile apps can be a great resource for tech savvy installers, contractors and homeowners seeking quick solutions to pump-specific questions.  Taco, Bell & Gossett, Berkeley, Grundfos and Wilo have produced mobile apps providing customers with a variety of features  including unit converters, energy savings calculators and planning guides.

Grundfos has brought mobile technology into the realm of practical applications with the addition of SMS (self-managing system) modules that enable units like it’s LC/LCD level controllers to communicate directly with facilities managers via cell phone in alarm situations, minimizing the need for system spot-checks and speeding up response time in the event of an emergency.

Along the same lines, Liberty‘s ADC-1 Auto Dialers for Alarms and Control Panels  will send an alert  message to up to four separate telephone numbers.

But it’s the remote “roaming” zones of the world that stand to reap the biggest benefits from new synergies in the pump and mobile industries. The expansion of mobile phone networks in Africa, India and other developing countries has given rise to many communities where cell phones outnumber reliable water sources.

Responding to complaints about water mismanagement among the residents of a rural community in Musingini, Kenya, Grundfos began working with one of Africa’s leading telecommunications companies to implement a solar-powered, water vending program. The centerpiece of the resulting system was a solar-powered cell phone activated with a smart card permitting water to flow until either the card was removed or the user’s account ran out of credit. This arrangement made it possible for Grundfos to monitor how efficiently a solar well was operating, for a regulating body to gauge water use and for resource administrators to determine how much income was generated. Communities across Kenya have adopted the mobile banking/solar powered well model developed by Grundfos in Musingini.

In the future, rural communities in Africa, India and other countries where demand for potable water often exceeds supply may benefit from improved water access thanks to the application of mobile phone technology to hydronics by pump industry pioneers.

For more information on innovative products by Grundfos, Liberty or any of the other quality manufacturers we stock and sell call us at 1-800-298-4100 or visit us at www.pumpexpress.com

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A Wilo team trained the Pump Express staff to use their unique pump selection software yesterday.

Widely-recognized for manufacturing high-efficiency pumps that provide substantial energy and cost savings, Wilo showed us why their company is also known for innovation, both with their precise diagnostic software and their Wilo Brain Box, a simulator, pictured left, that visually demonstrates the processes that take place in a hydronic system during fill, purge and circulation phases — visit our video channel to view the demo.

Already a leader in the green tech movement across Europe, Wilo has a growing reputation for the high quality of its products in the U.S..

“Guys are saying it’s a little different but they know they won’t be replacing that pump anytime soon,” said Sales Manager Mark Schmittzeh.

In addition to Wilo’s competitive pricing and efficiency ratings edging toward the 94 percent range, the new distribution deal will enable Pump Express to extend the company’s comprehensive warranties (three years for residential pumps, two years for commercial pumps) to our customers, along with Wilo’s Stratos Advantage Program: Wilo will install and monitor their high-efficiency Stratos circulator pumps for 90 days at no cost. At the end of that period, the pump’s performance will be evaluated and the customer will be provided with a report on energy savings and the option to buy.

For more information visit our website: www.pumpexpress.com or call 1-800-298-4100.

Photo: Adam Heidt, Wilo Technical and Sales Rep. demonstrates the Wilo Brain Box at Pump Express headquarters.

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Pump Express is now an official Northeast distributor of Wilo pumps. The 140-year-old German company is highly-regarded for energy efficient pumps and pump systems for heating, cooling, air-conditioning, water supply, drainage and sewage across Europe and, increasingly, North America. Recognized as a top employer of engineers, Wilo files an average of 20 patents each year and designs innovative, high-efficiency pumps with lower life-cycle costs to craftsmen, planners and residential clients. Customer orientation is a hallmark of Wilo’s global brand strength.

For more information visit our website: www.pumpexpress.com or call 1-800-298-4100.

Photo: © Wilo

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