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Pond
PCS intakes come in two varieties, pressure rated and non-pressure
rated. Both types feature hot-dipped
galvanized protection and offer simple, rugged, cost effective intake
solutions, built for endurance. The primary advantage with Pond
PCS intakes is the choice of raw
materials and the application thereof, for instance, competitive designs use
large rubber-based hose or thin corrugated metal for the flume pipe, rubber
and metal are subject to deterioration over time and typically requires replacement
within 20 years. Pond PCS utilizes H.D.P.E. (High Density Polyethylene),
HDPE is far less expensive, does not deteriorate, and is unaffected by
being submersed or exposed to fluctuating temperatures for long periods
of time. HDPE is also a very strong, flexible, and lightweight material
that doesn’t require the additional expense of heavy lifting or crane type equipment for
installation.
In
most cases, Pond PCS intakes can be purchased and installed for
less than half the cost of that found with competitive designs. Pond PCS
pressure
rated intake designs vary depending on the quantity of main pumps,
pressure requirements, and overall length. Non-pressure rated designs are
manufactured for standard pump station capacities.
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