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Lakos Submersible Pump Protection Separator, 5 - 12 GPM
Model #: SUB-12-5-K
Warranty: 1 Year
Shipping Weight: 14 lbs
Reduces sand abrasion wear to pump impellers and other components, extending the pump life 5 years or more.
Helps maintain optimum pump yield.
Saves on pump energy costs with higher operating efficiency.
Minimizes critical pump breakdowns.
Improves flow past the pump motor, helping to cool the motor.
Specifications:
Maximum Particle Size: 1/4 inch Maximum Particle Concentration: 500 ppm Minimum Depth of Well Below Separator Setting: 20 feet Minimum Submergence of Separator: 30 feet below pumping draw down water level
Where Does the Sand Go?
According to a study conducted by Ohio University and under the direction of the National Water Well Association, purged sand from a pump protection separator creates the following conditions:
Purged sand begins to accumulate in the bottom of the well, blocking some of the casing perforations and changing the incoming flow characteristics.
Forced to take a less direct path into the well, the incoming flow velocity is reduced, making it less likely that the water will carry sand into the well.
An "equilibrium" is achieved, keeping excessive sand from entering the well.
The natural movement of underground water just as easily moves some sand out of the well as it does into the well.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the Lakos SUB-K Separator?
It protects submersible pumps from sand damage, extending pump life and improving efficiency.
What is the maximum particle size the separator can handle?
The separator can handle particles up to 1/4 inch in size.
Does the separator require regular maintenance?
No, the Lakos SUB-K Separator requires no routine maintenance.
How does the separator improve pump efficiency?
By reducing sand abrasion, it helps maintain optimum pump yield and saves on energy costs.
What is the minimum well size for installation?
The separator can be installed in wells as small as 6 inches in diameter.
How deep should the separator be submerged?
It should be submerged at least 30 feet below the pumping draw down water level.
Does the separator need a control box?
No, the Lakos SUB-K Separator does not require a control box.
Defend your submersible pump and water system from the abrasive, damaging and costly effects of sand with a Lakos SUB-K Pump Protection Separator. Using controlled centrifugal action, troublesome sand is removed from the water before it enters the pump, reducing wear to impellers and other vital components.
Manufactured using state-of-the-art injection molding techniques and industrial strength composite materials, the SUB-K features no moving parts to wear out, no screens or filter elements to clean or replace and requires no routine maintenance. Trouble-free and effective, Lakos SUB-K Separators are easy to install into water wells as small as 6" I.D.
Defend your submersible pump and water system from the abrasive, damaging and costly effects of sand with a Lakos SUB-K Pump Protection Separator. Using controlled centrifugal action, troublesome sand is removed from the water before it enters the pump, reducing wear to impellers and other vital components. Manufactured using state-of-the-art injection molding techniques and industrial-strength composite materials, the SUB-K features no moving parts to wear out, no screens or filter elements to clean or replace, and requires no routine maintenance. Trouble-free and effective, Lakos SUB-K Separators are easy to install into water wells as small as 6" I.D.
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