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Product Release: Goulds Water Technology STS Sump Pumps
MORTON GROVE, Illinois --Goulds Water Technology, a Xylem brand, has enhanced its line of submersible sump pumps with the addition of two energy-efficient residential STS sump pumps. The STS sump pumps are available in two models, the STS21 (1/4hp) and the STS31 (1/3hp). The STS pumps are stainless steel and feature less amp draw for greater energy efficiency. Designed primarily for the plumbing and contractor market, the STS pumps provide a superior pumping solution at 38GPM for basement draining, dewatering and water transfer applications.
The STS pumps use a unique discharge pipe connection to allow continuous operation at very low water levels while providing full motor cooling. Additional features include:
Corrosion-resistant construction
Glass-filled thermoplastic impeller and motor cover
Upper and lower heavy-duty ball bearing construction
Air-filled motor mounted in aluminum housing
Permanently lubricated motor for extended service life and is powered for continuous operation
Vertical float switch and mounting pipe that are adjustable for various liquid levels
Complete unit is lightweight, portable and easy to service
Stainless steel fasteners
The STS pumps also a SJE Rhombus float switch, an extra long 20-foot power cord with NEMA 5-12P plug, and ceramic/silicon carbide mechanical seal faces with BUNA elastomers that protect the motor. Other specifications are:
Discharge size: 1 1⁄2" NPT
Capacities: to 38 GPM
Maximum head: 25 feet TDH
Max. solids: 3⁄16" spherical
Temperature: 95º F (35º C) maximum liquid temperature
Single phase, 3450 RPM, 60 Hz
Built-in thermal overload protection with automatic reset
Permanent-split-capacitor type
Class B insulation
To learn more about the Goulds Water Technology STS series of submersible pumps, visit www.bit.ly/STSSumpPumps.
To learn more about Goulds Water Technology and other Xylem Residential and Commercial Water brands such as A-C Fire Pump, Bell & Gossett, Flowtronex, Lowara, and McDonnell & Miller, visit www.completewatersystems.com.
About Xylem
Xylem (XYL) is a leading global water technology provider, enabling customers to transport, treat, test and efficiently use water in public utility, residential and commercial building services, industrial and agricultural settings. The company does business in more than 150 countries through a number of market-leading product brands, and its people bring broad applications expertise with a strong focus on finding local solutions to the world’s most challenging water and wastewater problems. Launched in 2011 from the spinoff of the water-related businesses of ITT Corporation, Xylem is headquartered in White Plains, N.Y., with 2011 revenues of $3.8 billion and 12,500 employees worldwide.
The name Xylem is derived from classical Greek and is the tissue that transports water in plants, highlighting the engineering efficiency of our water-centric business by linking it with the best water transportation of all -- that which occurs in nature. For more information, please visit us at www.xyleminc.com.
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