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Smith & Loveless Inc’s PISTA TURBO Grit Pump is engineered for handling wastewater grit slurry.
The PISTA TURBO Grit Pump is available in 4-inch and 6-inch models and supports flow rates up to 500 GPM (32.5 L/s). Its design includes a Ni-Hard recessed impeller and pump volute that are strategically positioned away from the abrasive flow path, extending pump life and ensuring sustained grit pumping reliability. Vertical pump construction eliminates many performance issues common in horizontal pump configurations, such as premature wear, grit deposition between cycles, and maintenance-intensive components like v-belts.
The pump offers unmatched versatility with both remote-mounted, flooded suction and top-mounted, vacuum-primed configurations. Top-mounted designs offer space-saving benefits, eliminate the need for costly pump rooms, and can be paired with Smith & Loveless’ pre-engineered PISTA PRO-PAK for weather-resistant installations in colder climates.
Built with heavy-duty, oversized stainless-steel shafts and bearings, the pump delivers long-lasting service. The simple vertical orientation enhances serviceability, with fast impeller access requiring removal of only four to eight cap screws, depending on the model size.
The PISTA TURBO Grit Pump supports intermittent operation, controlled by time or differential settings, minimizing energy consumption and wear. An optional Storm Mode configuration allows for dual pump setups that feed dual PISTA Grit Concentrators for redundancy and increased operational resilience.
