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Doug Billiter Joins Blue Angel Pumps as Regional Sales Manager

By Maureen  |  2010/12/20 17:40 Posted in Blue Angel Pumps, WAYNE Water Systems  |  Comments (0)
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Doug Billiter Joins Blue Angel Pumps

Doug Billiter has joined Blue Angel Pumps as Regional Sales Manager with more than 20 years of experience in the water, wastewater and municipal/industrial marketplace.  Doug previously worked as a manufacturer’s representative providing pump and process equipment, assisting design professionals with selection, specification and installation of packaged systems and stand alone equipment.  He also provided start-up assistance and servicing of equipment.  Doug has represented many pump companies over the years and looks foward to assisting Blue Angel customers in his new role.  He is  member of  the American Rainwater Catchment System Association (ARCSA), the Water Environment Federation (WEF) and the Ohio Water Environment Association (OWEA).  Doug’s territory covers the South, Southwest and Midwest extending as far east as Pennsylvania.  He can be contacted at (513) 446-4391 (cell) and email: dbilliter@blueangelpumps.com.  Please welcome Doug to Blue Angel Pumps!

Blue Angel Energy Efficient Effluent Pump Debuts at ASPE Show

By Maureen  |  2010/11/05 17:03 Posted in Blue Angel Pumps, WAYNE Water Systems  |  Comments (0)

ASPE PHOTOBlue Angel’s new energy efficient 1/3 HP Effluent Pump was unveiled at the Engineered Plumbing Exposition, sponsored by the American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE), November 1 – 2, 2010 in Philadelphia, PA.  The high head pump, also available in a ½ HP unit, features an all cast iron housing and volute for superior durability and long-term performance.  Pumping 65 GPM at five feet, the pump also features a hermetically sealed motor housing, carbon/ceramic shaft seals and upper and lower sealed roller bearings for continuous, reliable performance.  The discharge nozzle can handle up to ½ inch solids.

With energy savings top of mind for plumbing contractors and their customers, the new 1/3 HP Effluent Pump features a high efficiency motor, with 3300 RPMs at 3.8 amps for optimal energy performance.  A top suctioning design also filters debris and minimizes clogging.

According to Steve Brown, Regional Sales Manager, Blue Angel Pumps, “The ASPE show had great traffic and the Effluent Pump received many positive reviews.  There is also excitement about our new focus on energy efficient product lines.” For more information about the new pump, stay tuned for upcoming details on www.blueangelpumps.com.

WAYNE Pumps Live on Morning News Shows Oct. 19th

By Maureen  |  2010/10/18 16:59 Posted in WAYNE Pumps, WAYNE Water Systems  |  Comments (0)
Home Improvement expert Jodi Marks shows off WAYNE energy efficient sump pumpTo celebrate October as “Energy Awareness Month,” WAYNE Pumps was featured on a series of live radio and television morning shows on Tuesday, October 19 from 6 a.m. – 11:40 a.m.  The special news feature on energy-efficient products was hosted by noted home improvement expert and TV personality Jodi Marks.  The segments aired on National USA Radio, New York City, Boston and St. Louis radio stations.  Live TV newscasts included The Daily Buzz, a morning news feed in 166 markets; ABC, NBC and CBS affiliates in Wisconsin, Indianapolis, Idaho,  New York State, Colorado, California, Nevada, Atlanta, Toledo, OH and Florida.  The WAYNE Energy Efficient Sump Pump with Vertical Float Switch was featured along with major manufacturers such as Bosch washer/dryers, LG Electronics refrigerators, Mitsubishi’s Electric ductless HVAC system and Moen Faucets.  For more information on energy saving appliances from the newscast and to view the podcast version visit: http://www.moreaboutthat.info/464/

WAYNE Pumps Featured on WEtv Network

By Maureen  |  2010/09/29 15:52 Posted in Prevent Water Damage, WAYNE Pumps, WAYNE Water Systems  |  Comments (0)

WAYNE Pumps Silent and Energy Saving Pump Systems Featured on WEtv Network Oct 31, Nov 1 and Nov 12, 2010

The Women’s Entertainment Network (WEtv) taped a segment highlighting WAYNE’s Silent Sump Pump System and the Automatic Green Utility Pump with expertise from Charles Murphy, Director of Business Development for WAYNE Pumps. The show will air on WEtv in November 2010 in a special show entitled Designing Spaces/Think Green. In the segment, Charles walks the host, Jon Osbeck, through WAYNE Pumps’ innovative “layers of protection” designed to protect homeowners’ #1 investment – their home.

Jonathan Stansberry, manufacturing engineer for WAYNE Pumps and wife Erika offered up their home and basement for the show’s demonstrations of “live” flooding!  This set the scene for the Automatic Utility Pump with iSwitch technology, an energy saving utility pump that turns on automatically when it senses water. The Silent Sump Pump system with wireless alarm was then easily installed on-camera, as Charles explained its quiet operation.

WEtv. is dedicated to women’s programming.  Designing Spaces/Think Green will air at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 31, Monday,  November 1 and Friday, November 12, 2010, so be sure to tune in!

Charles Murphy is interviewed on Designing Spaces

Charles Murphy is interviewed on Designing Spaces

WAYNE Green Sump Pump Gets High Ratings in HANDY Magazine

By Maureen  |  2010/07/29 15:39 Posted in Prevent Water Damage, Save Water, WAYNE Pumps, WAYNE Water Systems  |  Comments (0)
WAYNE Pumps Green Pump Gets High Ratings in HANDY Magazine

WAYNE Pumps Green Pump Gets High Ratings in HANDY Magazine

Look for the WAYNE Pumps  new energy-saving sump pump in the August/September 2010 issue of HANDY Magazine, where it received a 95% approval rating after a product test. HANDY is the official magazine of The Handyman Club of America (HCOA), which selected 20 of its members to test the revolutionary new pump. Members rated the WAYNE ¾ HP Submersible Stainless Steel/Cast Iron Sump Pump for durability, ease of installation, performance and convenience. Members were pleased with the quick set-up and flawless performance after heavy rains. They also gave high marks to the iSwitch technology, finding that the lack of moving parts that can get hung up was a huge plus.  “I would recommend this sump pump for it’s ease of setup, efficiency and quiet operation,” said HCOA member Terence King of Cresskill, NJ.   “One of the best features is the new water level sensor.  No moving parts!”

Expected in hardware stores by late August, the WAYNE ¾ HP Submersible Stainless Steel/Cast Iron Sump Pump can save up to 50% on energy bills as well as serve as the first line of defense for basement protection.  The HANDY Magazine August/September issue with the WAYNE Pumps test results is on newsstands now and appears on their Web site at http://www.handymanclub.com.

WAYNE Pumps Gives Tips for Busy Hurricane Season

By admin  |  2010/06/17 15:44 Posted in WAYNE Water Systems  |  Comments (0)

With the National Weather Service predicting an “active to extremely active” hurricane season along the Atlantic coast and inland, experts at WAYNE Pumps say preparedness is extremely important in protecting valuables and family heirlooms. WAYNE Pumps distributor Cherie and Todd Steward, who own Steward’s Ace Hardware in Clinton, CT, saw firsthand how flooding can catch homeowners unaware. In March, an unprecedented flash flood had residents lining up out the door. According to Cherie Steward, stacks of WAYNE sump pumps and Ace brands were filmed by the local TV news, as they literally flew out the door (see video). “Customers hadn’t seen flood waters like this in more than a decade,” she said. “We had to quickly educate customers on the difference between sump pumps which permanently operate in a sump pit and utility pumps, which are portable and used to remove standing water.”

Here are some tips from WAYNE Pumps to help you stay prepared in the coming storm and hurricane season:

  • Start with a quality sump pump with enough power to handle large volumes of water. New models from WAYNE also use up to 50% less energy.
  • If your sump pump is more than ten years old, you should consider replacing it with better technology.
  • WAYNE’s new safeguards include iSwitch technology, a more reliable switch that senses water levels with a microprocessor. With no moving parts, it resists corrosion and lasts five times longer than traditional switches.
  • Battery backup pumps are essential in case of power loss.
  • WAYNE has introduced a new wireless alarm that can be heard just about anywhere in the home in case of pump failure.

A busy storm season does not have to spell disaster for your home and valuables.  Be smart and be ready with the right protection for your basement.

y storm season does not have to spell disaster for your home and valuables. Be smart and be ready with the right protection for your basement.

WAYNE Pumps Makes Splash at National Hardware Show in Las Vegas

By Maureen  |  2010/05/17 15:47 Posted in WAYNE Pumps, WAYNE Water Systems  |  Comments (0)

WAYNE Pumps at Hardware Show WAYNE Pumps experienced a high level of interest in their many new products at the National Hardware, held May 4 – 6th in Las Vegas, with their enticing new booth and bold graphics, plus fun giveaways.  Products like the Green energy efficient sump pumps that move more water with up to 50% less energy were a hit, as well as the company’s  iSwitch technology, the most intelligent and reliable switch on the market today which is designed to last five times longer than traditional switches. Other new products were also well received, including the Silent Sump System, which eliminates the typical noisy slam of the check valve, as well as a superior Self Testing Battery Back Up pump and a wireless FloodAlert alarm that loudly alerts homeowners in enough time for them to take action if their pump system somehow fails.  WAYNE sump pump systems are so complete, it’s like having the infantry defend your basement!  The Hardware Show reported an increase in traffic this year over last year, which is a great sign for WAYNE Pumps and the home improvement industry in general. 

Along with hardware pros, the media was taking notice as well, as WAYNE Pump’s Charles Murphy, Director of Business Development, was featured on two popular national radio shows, The Money Pit and Gary Sullivan At Home, where he discussed the exciting new array of WAYNE products. Listen to The Gary Sullivan Show interview by clicking here and The Money Pit Radio Show clip by clicking here.

WAYNE Water Systems Attends Berkshire Hathaway Show

By admin  |  2010/04/17 15:49 Posted in WAYNE Water Systems  |  Comments (0)
The WAYNE Pumps booth at the Berkshire Hathaway Show

The WAYNE Pumps booth at the Berkshire Hathaway Show

WAYNE Water Systems is attending the annual Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder’s Meeting & Tradeshow on May 1, 2010 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska. At the annual meeting, shareholders from the various Berkshire Hathaway companies have the exciting opportunity to address questions to Warren Buffet, CEO and to attend a tradeshow where they can get deals and specials on a wide array of products from the manufacturers. WAYNE Water Systems’ parent company Scott Fetzer Co. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, a holding company engaged in a number of diverse business activities, from insurance to manufacturing. The show is not open to the general public, but is a family reunion of sorts for the Berkshire Hathaway companies and their shareholders.

WAYNE Debuts Green Pumps at National Hardware Show

By admin  |  2010/04/12 15:54 Posted in WAYNE Pumps, WAYNE Water Systems  |  Comments (0)

 

WAYNE green pump with iSwitch technology

WAYNE green pump with iSwitch technology

WAYNE Pumps will feature more exciting new products than ever before at this year’s National Hardware Show in Las Vegas, May 4 – 6th, at booth #3220 in the Central Hall.

The most revolutionary products include two green/energy efficient sump pump models that move more water with up to 50% less energy.  That can translate to up to $75 per year in savings for the average homeowner. The Energy Efficient Vertical Float Pump (Model EE980) is a ¾ horsepower, stainless steel/cast iron sump pump that efficiently moves 4600 gallons per hour. It features an easy carry handle, high performance stainless steel motor and durable cast iron base, with a 1-1/2″ NPT Discharge.

WAYNE Pumps will also unveil the ¾ HP Energy Efficient Stainless Steel/Cast Iron Sump Pump with iSwitch Technology (Model EECAP995).

It has all of the features of the Energy Efficient Vertical Float Pump, but features the new iSwitch technology, the most intelligent and reliable switch on the market today.   Designed to last five times longer than traditional switches, iSwitch senses water levels and can endure more than 1 million on/off cycles. Check out the new energy saving pumps and many other new WAYNE pump enhancements and basement protection products at the National Hardware Show!

Or, read more about it by clicking on this link to PR Newswire: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/wayne-launches-new-green-pumps-to-protect-your-home-while-saving-energy–helping-the-environment-91831099.html

New Blue Angel Pumps At Pumper & Cleaner Show

By admin  |  2010/03/10 15:56 Posted in Blue Angel Pumps, WAYNE Water Systems  |  Comments (0)

Blue Angel Pumps A Hit At Pumper Cleaner Show

Blue Angel Pumps with new iSwitch technology were unveiled at the Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo International in Louisville, KY held Feb. 24 – 27, 2010.   The microprocessor-controlled iSwitch is maintenance-free, lasts 5 times longer than traditional mechanical float or tether switches and virtually eliminates callbacks. As part of its introduction, five lucky winners were awarded Blue Angel pumps in a drawing held at the show.

According to Drew Dempsey, Regional Manager, Blue Angel Pumps, this year’s show was better in leads and quality traffic than last year, with a great amount of interest in the new products.   “Attendance was definitely up this year, especially at the contractor level,” said Dempsey.   “The E-1 retrofit unit was a big hit at the show and probably accounted for half of the traffic through the booth.”

Blue Angel pumps will have the iSwitch technology applied to eight primary submersible sump pump models, from the OPP Builder’s Choice BWSCAP30  to the Big Daddy SSBCSC100  It will also be on two Simple Sump Preassembled and Job Ready systems. 

Visit www.blueangelpumps.com for more information.