Month: December 2010

There are a variety of water features to choose from to add a unique piece of art to any home or commercial establishment, including large scale fountains, small ponds, architectural fountains and waterfalls.

Water always catches our eye. It doesn’t matter if it’s a calm river, a flowing brook, a large lake, the roaring ocean or a beautiful fountain; we often stop and look at the beauty that comes from the water that’s part of our daily lives. Water brings on a peaceful feeling when we’re around it, and it can be due to its calming flow when it’s an indoor fountain, or it can be due to the roaring sound of a large waterfall with its beauty in nature. Whether it’s simple or big, loud or quiet, water has a similar, peaceful and calming effect on many of us, so it’s no wonder we often want to bring the look and feel of water into our lives by making it a part of our homes and businesses.

Types of Water Features

Water features can range anywhere from fountains to man-made streams to small fish ponds, but no matter what type of water feature you’re looking at, it’s a piece of modern art that is unique and attention grabbing.

Large scale fountains may be an option for a commercial building, whereas a small scale fountain may be better suited for a home. If you own a spa, you may choose a medium-sized, calming fountain for your business.

For outdoor lovers, a small pond with some nice stones may be an option whereas a home owner may choose to have a man-made stream or pondless water feature to add to the ambiance of the location. A small fish pond may be suitable for either a home or an outdoor commercial establishment, as well.

Architectural fountains and floating fountains are a nice touch to any commercial dwelling, or if you already have a fountain at home, you may opt for adding some fountain décor and accessories to change or spruce things up a bit.

Purchasing Water Features

Water features may be easy to install on your own depending on the size of the feature you choose. However, it’s always good to get some expert advice when purchasing water features. Look for businesses that have a large variety so you have options and can rest well knowing you chose the right water feature for your home or business.

If you do choose to go the ‘do-it-yourself’ route, get as much detail and information from the company as you can so your installation goes as smoothly as possible, and make sure you have all of the parts you need for correct installation. Parts and products may include pumps, liners, filters, jets, nozzles, piping, stones or chemicals to sanitize your water if needed. In addition, look for an establishment with good customer support in the event that you need to call and ask questions during installation or down the road if an issue arises.

Water features are a nice touch to add a good energy to the esthetics of a residential or commercial dwelling, and there are several options to choose from to add beauty, peacefulness and uniqueness to any location.

W. P. Law, Inc. is one of the Southeast’s leading suppliers of fluid handling equipment for farmers, contractors, and industries. Founded in 1970 in Lexington, South Carolina, the company has six locations throughout the state.  W. P. Law, Inc.’s reputation is built upon the experience and expertise to find economical solutions to customer’s needs. The company is currently providing a free residential irrigation design redeemable at any W. P. Law, Inc. branch. For more information, visit https://wplawinc.com or call toll-free 877-835-0893.

 

Pump stations are a necessity for many types of businesses and may be used for sewage, wastewater, irrigation water, drainage and dust suppression.

Pump stations, or pumping stations, are used for different infrastructure systems typically in the industrial arena to pump liquids from one location to another. Applications for pump stations include wash-down operations, wastewater and sewage lift, dust suppression, irrigation, drainage of low-lying land, and supplying water to canals, and the name of each system—a few common ones being described within the contents of this article–is typically indicative of its application.

How Pump Stations Work

Pump stations are comprised of pumps, motors, a pump control system, manifolds and valves. Given their hydraulics and electrical controls, pump stations are very technical, but in a nutshell, to work correctly and efficiently, they are set up to provide a specified flow of liquid at a specified pressure to deliver the fluid from the starting point to all targeted areas.

Pump stations can be set up in a variety of ways to work correctly. For example, a pump station may have a main pump and a standby pump or 2 main pumps and a single standby pump or 3 main pumps and no standby pump. Of course, the size of the system, cost and acceptable downtime without fluid flow are all factors to take into account when determining the proper set-up for each system.

Within any given system, you may have a variety of different types of pumps, as well. End suction, submersible, vertical turbine and vertical multi-stage centrifugal pumps are some of the different types of pumps you may find when looking at pump stations.

Common Types of Pump Stations

•   Irrigation Pump Stations: Irrigation pump stations are very common and can be used for many types of businesses and landscapes, including farms, golf courses and low-lying areas where flooding may be a risk. The irrigation pump station is typically the most expensive component in an irrigation system.

•   Sewage Pump Stations: Another common pump station is a sewage pump station, or lift station, that is a key part of any sewage collection system designed to handle raw sewage coming through gravity pipelines found underground. They’re typically designed with end-suction centrifugal pumps that have a large opening to avoid any debris clogging the system.

Purchasing Pump Stations

When looking to purchase a pump station, it’s important to choose a company that 1) takes the time to listen to the customer to provide a station that’s engineered to the customer’s specifications and 2) has high quality, technically advanced pump stations to support the needs of the business for which it’s being purchased. It’s also important that the company selling the pump stations test the pump before it ever leaves the store or warehouse property to ensure it’s in good working order prior to installation.

Though not the most interesting subject for many, pump stations are a necessity for many industries in both the private and public sector, and ensuring that they work efficiently and effectively is critical. When a pump station fails, it can be as simple as a little bit of inconvenience when the water backs up in a community and needs to be shut off for a bit, or could be very damaging to the point of causing flooding due to water not being pumped out as it needs to be from low-lying areas.

W. P. Law, Inc. is one of the Southeast’s leading suppliers of fluid handling equipment for farmers, contractors, and industries. Founded in 1970 in Lexington, South Carolina, the company has six locations throughout the state. W.P. Law, Inc.’s reputation is built upon the experience and expertise to find economical solutions to customer’s needs. The company is currently providing a free residential irrigation design redeemable at any W.P. Law, Inc. branch. For more information, visit https://wplawinc.com or call toll-free 877-835-0893.

The options are endless when looking to develop an improved outdoor living experience for your home, including a patio, grill, outdoor kitchen, ponds, landscaping, various water features and pools.

Do you love the outdoors? Have you often dreamed about having an outdoor area suitable for entertaining family and friends? Outdoor living lovers typically want to spend as much time outdoors as possible, and would like to do as much as they can to make their homes suitable for outdoor activities. Unfortunately, they often put a stop to this type of dreaming when they start thinking of the time and effort it will take to have their dream of outdoor living become a reality, and they often get ‘stuck’ on what exactly they want to do to upgrade. However, there are several companies out there that can help you have the outdoor living space and lifestyle you desire so you don’t have to do all the work yourself, and the possibilities are endless.

Outdoor Living Possibilities

The possibilities are endless when it comes to creating a home conducive to being outdoors as much as possible during the summer months, or all year long for those fortunate enough to live in warmer climates. If you like to entertain, then you may go all out with a pool and outdoor kitchen equipped with a bar, grill, sink and fridge. Or you may simply want all of it for entertaining you and your family.

If swimming’s not your thing, then you may choose to just go with the outdoor kitchen, or if you want to go simpler, look at putting in a nice patio with a nice gas grill that’s screened in to avoid pesky critters.

Or maybe you just want to enjoy the view when you sit outside and opt to have nice landscaping with shrubs and flowers. Lighting is always a nice addition to landscaping that can extend your outdoor time on any given day. Fountains and small ponds can add a nice serene feel and look to any environment, as well.

You can be as creative as you want to be. You can keep it simple or go elaborate. The sky’s the limit, but if it’s your dream of spending more time outdoors, then don’t let anything hold you back!

Selecting the Right Company

Once you’ve decided that you are going to go forward with upgrading your home for a better outdoor living experience, you want to be sure to select the right company that will enable you to enjoy the fruits of your labor as soon as possible. Some key factors to consider are customer service, how long the company’s been in business, areas of expertise, product options and pricing. Do your homework so you can rest assured that you’ve made the right decision for your home. Also, if you’re debating on what types of upgrades are right for you and your home, take the time to speak with a store representative. A good company will have knowledgeable, trained employees who can help you make the right decision for you and will walk you through the ins and outs of the upgrade possibilities and process.

If you’re dream is to have a home that supports your love of outdoor living, then go for it. Think about all the possibilities you have to consider and select the right company for you by doing your homework as suggested here. You’ll be glad you did when you’re sitting outside your home admiring the view.

W. P. Law, Inc. is one of the Southeast’s leading suppliers of fluid handling equipment for farmers, contractors, and industries. Founded in 1970 in Lexington, South Carolina, the company has six locations throughout the state. W. P. Law, Inc.’s reputation is built upon the experience and expertise to find economical solutions to customer’s needs. The company is currently providing a free residential irrigation design redeemable at any W. P. Law, Inc. branch. For more information, visit https://wplawinc.com or call toll-free 877-835-0893.

 

If you’re looking at installing an agricultural irrigation system, you’ll want to ensure you can trust the company you choose to help with selecting and installing the system that meets your needs. To ensure you’re selecting the right company for you, considering the following questions and tips.

Do they have a wide variety of options? If you’re not sure what system works best for your needs, and you’re shopping around, having options is typically considered a good thing. Look for a company with a large and extensive stock of conventional and drip irrigation equipment to meet your needs. You may also want to consider if they have other outdoor living products and services to meet your needs down the road. It’s often nice to have a one-stop-shop for your outdoor needs once you find a company you like.

Are they irrigation specialists? It’s best to look at companies that have agricultural engineering designers with lots of experience when looking at installing an agricultural irrigation system. The systems can be large and complex, and you don’t want to leave installation to chance with a company that doesn’t have the expertise to ensure both 1) that they’re helping you select the right system for your needs and 2) that they are installing the system you select correctly.

Do they keep parts in stock? There are a lot of parts that go into an irrigation system, including filters, valves, pumps, fittings, piping and sprinklers. You want to make sure the company you choose carries all the parts for the systems they install so you won’t have the hassle of having to switch companies down the road if you would happen to need a part for the agricultural irrigation system you choose.

What’s their customer support like? When selecting the right company to help with your agricultural irrigation needs, it’s good to think long term, so if something were to happen with the system you install, will the company you choose be able to fix it? Are they there for the long-term to partner with you, or do they simply install and that’s it? It’s nice to know that you’re in good hands should you need help with your agricultural irrigation system down the road.

What’s their track record? This is typically common sense for a consumer, but be sure to do your homework on company’s you’re considering for help with your agricultural irrigation needs. How long has the company been in business? Do they have any major complaints against then with the Better Business Bureau?  Do you know others who have used them?   Ask yourself these types of questions when reviewing agricultural irrigation companies, and even ask for referrals from the companies.

Agricultural irrigation is an important necessity for a variety of reasons, and working with a company you know you can trust to help you choose and install an agricultural irrigation system is critical for its success in both the short term and long run.

W. P. Law, Inc. is one of the Southeast’s leading suppliers of fluid handling equipment for farmers, contractors, and industries. Founded in 1970 in Lexington, South Carolina, the company has six locations throughout the state.  W. P. Law, Inc.’s reputation is built upon the experience and expertise to find economical solutions to customer’s needs. The company is currently providing a free residential irrigation design redeemable at any W. P. Law, Inc. branch. For more information, visit https://wplawinc.com or call toll-free 877-835-0893.