Backed by 41+ Years of Irrigation Experience
NO ONE LIKES A LOW-PRESSURE FAUCET
Sims can provide you with the products you need to take your customers’ pressure from WEAK performance to PEAK performance.
VENDOR AND PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT
A.Y.McDonald® – 6622-039 – 23050J3 Stainless Steel Submersible Pump
A.Y. McDonald offers a full line of stainless-steel submersible pumps built for years of trouble-free operation, with high-efficiency impellers and diffusers. These submersibles offer peak capacity performance in 5, 7, 10, 15, 20, and 25 gallons per minute (GPM). Other features include stainless steel discharge head with a built-in check valve, and stainless-steel shaft and coupling.
All J Series Stainless Steel Pumps come with a 1 1/4” discharge and sizes range from 1/3 to 1 1/2 horsepower (HP). Two or three wire models up to 1 1/2 horsepower (HP)
A.Y.McDonald® DuraMAC™ 119 Gal. ELBI Pressure Tank
The DuraMAC pump tanks range in size from 2 to 119 gallons, they come with an air charge valve and can handle pressure to 100 PSI. Free standing or in-line models.
Groundfos® 3/4 HP 115V SCALA Booster Pump
SCALA2 is a fully integrated, self-priming, compact pump designed for pressure boosting in domestic applications. SCALA2 has integrated speed control which allows maintaining perfect pressure in the taps.
- Max Flow: 22 US GPM
- Head Max: 154ft
- Liquid Temperature: 32-113°F
A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. is a leading manufacturer of water works, plumbing, pumps, and natural gas products. Our company has distinguished itself with exceptional customer service and a proud tradition of quality and reliability since the year 1856.
Our corporate headquarters, brass foundry, and main manufacturing plant are located in Dubuque, IA. We also have locations in Albia, IA, and Elizabethton, TN.
The mission of A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co., in the words of our founder, is “to make good products and sell them honestly.” We, the stockholders and co-workers, accomplish this by extending the McDonald family culture through excellent customer service and by focusing on our customers’ needs.
Vision: To be the leading producer of water and natural gas distribution products to benefit the current and next generation of co-workers, customers, and stockholders by continually growing and strengthening our business.
Since 1945, when we started our business in Denmark, we have grown and are now represented by more than 100 companies in more than 60 countries and in addition, our products are sold in a larger number of countries by local distributors.
Grundfos started the development of own submersible motors in the late 1960s and the production started in 1974. The submersible motors were made of thin sheet stainless steel to avoid corrosion. This meant that the motors were cost efficient as repairs and replacements were infrequent
CONTRACTOR SPOTLIGHT
All contractors are licensed septic and irrigation contractors.
To be featured on our Contractor Spotlight List – please contact Sims Plastics and let us know! We will be rotating the companies on this list in future Focal*Points issues.
Licensed Septic Contractors
Bulls Septic (Odessa/Midland) 432-202-9177
J&B services (Odessa/Midland) 432-260-0092
Bobby Stalvey (Odessa/Midland) 432-684-7143
K&M Contracting (Waco) 254-292-9669
Brookshire Septic (Waco) 254-744-0194
Jernan Construction (Waco) 254-848-4848
Licensed Irrigators
ROTH Irrigation (Odessa/Midland) 432-238-2310
Hart Irrigation (Odessa/Midland) 432-238-2310
All Star (Odessa/Midland) 432-880-4825
Lush Lawns of Texas (Odessa/Midland) 432-880-0307
Turf Specialties (Odessa/Midland) 432-684-7166
Alldredge Garden (Odessa/Midland) 432-682-4500
CGW Lawn Sprinkler (Waco) 254-723-8278
Rain on Demand (Waco) 254-855-7106
Talbert Irrigation (Waco) 254-218-3517
Tips & Tricks for keeping Your Customers’ Water Pressure Strong!
Below are some tips that you can use with your customers to help them avoid the frustration and inconvenience of weak or slow faucets. Here are a few ideas on how you can use these tips to add value to your customers or as a prospecting tool for your business:
- Print out the preformatted tips page and give it to your customers when you show up to give an estimate, to provide services, or – mail it along with your invoice if you’ve already finished a job.
- Add your logo or print company letter and email the preformatted tips page to any of your existing customers as a reminder about Summer irrigation projects along with a message that you would be happy to handle their septic and irrigation projects for them. Or, you can offer the tips alongside a pre-packaged irrigation or septic service plan where you offer to handle these things for them for a set cost.
- Offer these tips to local HOA or neighborhood associations for use in their newsletter or to post on their message boards along with your contact information in case residents need help with their plumbing, irrigation, or septic projects.
WEAK WATER PRESSURE GOT YOU DOWN?
Let us help!
A pump or pressure tank can transform a weak tap into a powerful force –
no more dribbling showers or slow-filling tubs!
Pressure tanks are generally set to keep pressure within 20 pounds per square inch (PSI) of your starting and stopping parameters. For example, most homes have pressure of 40 PSI to 60 PSI. If the pressure drops below 40 PSI, the pump turns on and brings the pressure back to 60 PSI before turning off again.
Basic types of pressure storage tank designs include diaphragm or bladder tanks with permanent separation between air and water, tanks with a floating wafer separating air and water, and plain steel tanks. As the most common design, A.Y. McDonald DuraMAC™ pressure tanks are considered precharged diaphragm/bladder tanks. These function with the help of four cycles, which include the following:
- Start-up cycle: With the chamber empty, the diaphragm is pressed against the bottom of chamber
- Fill cycle: As water is pumped into the water chamber, the diaphragm is forced upward into the air chamber
- Hold cycle: When pressure in the air chamber reaches the pump cut-off point, the diaphragm is in the uppermost position and the water chamber is filled to operate capacity
- Delivery cycle: When water is delivered to the system, the pump remains shut off. Air pressure in the top of the chamber forces the diaphragm downward.
A water well’s pressure tank contributes greatly to the overall longevity and efficiency of the system. By better understanding how this part functions and why, you can also better grasp the importance of a high-quality pressure tank for any application. The next time you turn on a faucet, take a moment to recognize all the components it takes to successfully bring access of water to your home!
Useful product to consider:
A.Y.McDonald® DuraMAC™ ELBI Pressure Tanks
A.Y. McDonald DuraMAC™ pressure tanks contain free standing and in-line models with sizes 2 through 119 gallons. With pressure up to 100 PSI, our pressure tanks also come with a conveniently located air charge valve for easy pressure adjustment, a designer finish that ensures for a long-lasting solution, and a plastic lining that is permanently bonded to the shell in a two-coat base on epoxy lining. In addition, the tank construction is pre-pressurized at 38 PSI, includes lightweight drawn-steel construction, and is slotted and notched for air flow, reducing condensation build-up.
Groundfos® 3/4 HP 115V SCALA Booster Pump
The SCALA2 is as quiet as a modern dishwasher, operating at 47 dba. Certainly, the show-stopper with SCALA2 is the intelligent pump technology that ensures perfect water pressure automatically. It works much like a variable frequency drive (VFD). The versatility ensures you have the machine you need no matter the size of your home. You no longer have to worry about horsepower when buying a residential booster pump. SCALA2 is built to meet your water flow demands.
Not sure of your home’s water flow?
Get a 5 gallon bucket, make sure there is no water running in or outside/ Turn on the faucet all the way and use a timer to see how long it takes to fill the bucket. The following formula determines the gallons per minute (GPM) Gallons ÷ (seconds)x60=GPM
