Florida Pump Service

New Law Governing Pool Pumps and Pool Pump Motors

2012-02-13T12:10:00.000-08:00

A statewide law that covers pool pumps and pool pump motors is set to go into effect on March 15th 2012 (Full Bill). The law is part of the Florida Energy Act and changes the types of filtering pool pumps and motors that can be installed on residential pools. (Pool specific portion)

Most pool pumps are currently single speed. This means that they run at one speed the entire time they are on. The new law requires that any new pool pump, 1 HP or larger, must either be 2-speed or have a variable speed motor. So, if you are in need of a new pool pump, or you need your motor replaced, you will have a few options. First, you can replace your motor with a new 2 speed motor or variable speed motor. Or second, you can replace the whole pump with either a 2 speed or variable speed pool pump.

The downside of the new law is that there is a considerable price difference between old single speed pumps and motors. Installation and purchases can be anywhere from $400-$900 more for the new pumps. HOWEVER, these new pumps will pay for themselves in as soon as 8 months. We are seeing customers save up to $60 a month on their energy bill. So, while the initial costs are more, the savings more than pay for itself within a year.

We will be unveiling new pool pumps in the coming weeks. We'll include reviews, specifications, and recommendations. Stay tuned.

More Information:
Energy Efficiency Requirement Flow Chart
Energy Law Q&A

New Permit Fees for City of Jacksonville.

2011-06-28T14:22:00.000-07:00

Beginning July 1, 2011, there will be new and updated permit fees for wells drilled in Duval County. All wells will now have a permit fee and the increase in existing permit fees are substantial.

Previously, the only wells requiring a permit in Duval County were commercial and residential Floridian Aquifer (Artesian) wells. The rates for these wells were $90 for commercial use and $20 for residential use. After July 1st, 2011, the permit rates for Artesian wells are $300 for either commercial or residential. As you can see, this represents a substantial increase that must be accounted for when quoting a well.

The new fees also impact wells that previously did not require permit fees. These wells are shallow than Artesian wells. and consist mainly of your rock wells and shallow wells. The new permit fee for these wells in residential applications is $150. Commercial fees vary between either $150 or $175 depending on intended use.

There are more fees associated with a variety of other wells drilled in Duval County, but for the purpose of this article and scope of work for Florida Pump Service, we are only mentioning the commercial and residential fees.

For more information you can visit the well permitting page at City of Jacksonville online. Or by clicking here.

To go straight to the well permit breakdown, you can open this link.

You can also download the application for permit here.

Looking for Experienced Service Techinician

2011-03-31T12:30:00.000-07:00

Florida Pump Service is looking for experienced and qualified technicians.

A little bit about us and the job:

63 year old Pump Company looking for qualified service technician in the water pump industry. We are a local family owned company that sells, services, and installs a wide range of water pumps for commercial, residential, and industrial applications.

We are looking for a service technician with a hard work ethic and a willingness to grow in the company. Service technician will be required to go on the road most days and troubleshoot, install, and service water pump systems.

Must Haves:
-Valid Drivers License
- Drug Free (We drug test)
- 2 years experience at established pump company
- 5 total years in the pump industry or related mechanical field (We can train to the industry)
- Great Attitude
- Reliable transportation
- Own Tools (We can supply job specific tools, but employee is responsible for general toolbox)

Pluses:
- Experience in the water well industry
- Well drilling experience
- Confined Space License
- Knowledge of water filtration equipment
- Experience with various drives and new technology

Pay and Benefits:
- Job starts at $10 to $19 per hour and depends on your experience and expertise
- Commissions on top of salary
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Company Profit Sharing Plan
- 401K retirement Plan

The best way to apply for this job is to come in over the counter, but we do accept applications through email and fax.

Taking Care of Our Own.

2010-03-26T12:40:00.000-07:00

The recent earthquake in Haiti has caused unimaginable suffering. The topic hit especially close to home for us at Florida Pump Service, because one of our service technicians has relatives living in Haiti at the time of the quack. Fortunately, he was able to make contact with them and they are all safe.

We at Florida Pump Service decided that we should help take up the cause and do a little bit to help those in Haiti. We recently ran a promotion to donate a portion of all our pump and tank sales to the Red Cross and have it marked for Haiti Relief. I am proud to say that at the end of the month of promotion, Florida Pump Service had raised $1,378.23. We hope this donation on behalf of the family at Florida Pump Service can help some families in Haiti.

Rain, Flooding, Drainage, and You

2009-05-20T06:46:00.000-07:00

As those of you in Northeast Florida know, we are currently being pummeled by rain and there is no end in sight. It doesn't take long for flooding to start, and if you haven't noticed any yet, it won't be long before you do.

Everyone is aware of the usual flooding spots in their neighborhood or around their work area, but what do you do when water starts pooling in your yard? The water can wreak havoc on your yard, and possibly encroach on your home. What do you do if your drainage system isn't working? You can call us at Florida Pump Service. We carry a wide variety of sump and drainage pumps for your use. We offer almost every brand in the industry, and can repair or diagnose your current pump problems. If you need us to come out for service, just give us a call at 904.269.0202 and our service department will be able to assist you. In many cases, we can come out the same day.

If you don't already have a drainage system in place, it might be too late to save it this go round, but what about the next storm?

At Florida Pump Service, we have a variety of solutions for flooding and drainage applications. One solution we offer is to install a French drain system in your yard to help pump collected water away from your property. We also rent out mud pumps and large dewatering pumps for your bigger needs.

And don't forget, we have several deals and specials for you to take advantage of. Also check out our new blowout specials.

Remember to stay safe out there on the roads, and try and stay dry.

Water Restrictions

2009-05-15T08:22:00.000-07:00

Are you aware of what days you can water? The St. John's River Water Management District has outlined a mandatory schedule. Not following the schedule can result in a warning and, if not stopped, an eventual fine.

You can find a summary of your watering days by visiting here.

If you want more specific information, such as what to do if you laid new landscaping or you operate a special type of irrigation, then you can find that information here.

2007 NGWA Expo and Annual Meeting

2007-11-14T10:23:00.000-08:00

The National Ground Water (NGWA) Expo and Annual Meeting for 2007 is set to be held in Orlando, Florida from December 4th to December 7th. From lectures to exhibits and exhibitors, the expo is a great way to get to learn about the ground water industry. Florida Pump Service and Pedrollo are happy to announce that we will host an exhibit during the expo, that will allow you to meet us face to face and get a better grasp of all the pumps and systems we have to offer.

The 2007 NGWA Expo and Annual Meeting will feature more than 70 hours of workshops and sessions, Darcy and McEllhiney lectures, a variety of educational programming, over 235 exhibitors and certification exams. The full brochure and prospectus can be viewed here.

The actual NGWA expo exhibit hall is located in the Orange County Convention Center. The exhibit hall is open on December 5th from 4-6:30 pm, December 6th from 10am-4pm, and December 7th from 9am-1pm. Pedrollo and Florida Pump Service will be located in both 1349. A floor plan can be seen here. For a list of exhibitors and the location of their exhibits please click here. Please feel free to stop by our booth any time during the exhibit. We will have a variety of literature, along with physical system set ups and product displays, and a few items to give away. We hope to see you there.

New Showroom NOW Open!

2007-10-16T10:48:00.000-07:00

Florida Pump Service in conjunction with Pedrollo and PD of Florida, have combined to assemble a new showroom in our Orange Park location. It's an effort on our part to better expose the wide array of Pedrollo pumps to our everyday customers. Our showroom is located in our Orange Park office at 192 Industrial Loop.

On it we showcase: The different and carrying types of pumps, certain lines stainless steel models, and just a few, of the many, sump and effluent pumps Pedrollo has brought into the States. Customers can even get a glimpse of the specialty pumps that Pedrollo has to offer.

Several of the PK (Left) and PQ (Right)turbine pumps are displayed, along with the very versatile CP 600.

There are even several pumps that Pedrollo and us believe will have a big impact on the way we view our pump systems. The Sumo (Right) is on showcase to show the customer the power that can come from submersible applications that require a tight fit.

We even have two wall mounts to display the versatility of the stainless steel in-line multi-stage VL and VLE.

If you get the time, feel free to stop in and take a look around. We might have just the pump you need, or the pump you never knew could work for you. The showroom is open from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday.

New feature: Deals and Specials

2007-08-15T06:54:00.000-07:00

In an effort to further thank our customers, Florida Pump Service has recently added a new page to our website called "Deals and Specials". It outlines just a few of the ongoing specials we have running and we hope to update it frequently with new specials and seasonal deals. You can find the page here.

The first part of the page details what we call the "internet specials". Most of our online products are tagged with this:

Products listed with this marking are usually deals we are trying through our website and sometimes they are lower than our over the counter prices. However, we will extend the discount to anyone who prints out the product page and brings it in at the time of purchase.

We also talk a little bit about our participation in the Jaguars Rewards Program. In this, we give a $30 discount, on all purchases over $100 excluding internet prices, for all customers who have a Jaguars Rewards card. The cards are free with the purchase of Jacksonville Jaguars' season tickets. You can find out more about the Jaguars including season ticket purchases and other companies participating in the rewards program at Jaguars.com.

Please check regularly as we plan on updating the page with new deals and specials as we release them.

Welcome to the Florida Pump Service blog

2007-07-31T08:15:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the first ever Florida Pump Service blog. This blog was created, in part, to pass on some of our knowledge to you. Here we can keep you up to date on changes within Florida Pump Service, new products, pump tips, and an wide range of pump related articles. We hope it can become an informative and beneficial service for you, the customer.

In 2006, Florida Pump Service created a whole new website for the sole purpose of empowering the customer with the ability to learn about and select their own pumps. We are constantly updating the website with products and information. Keep an eye out for changes coming in the near future. Some of these changes include:

A Frequently Asked Questions section to answer some of the most common questions we receive.
A Coupon section where we will extend some of our great deals to customers.
The unveiling of the Pedrollo USA Website.
And of course MORE products at GREAT prices.

It is our hope that, through our website, we can make the research and buying process an easy and fluid one. Stay tuned.