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LASN Technology Feb 200402-01-04 | News

Pump Station Proposals, Drawings and Specs via the Net

The ?EUR??,,????'??Create Spec?EUR??,,????'?? area of the program allows the user to enter all of the specifications of the project in one easy to use area.

Landscape professionals can generate accurate pump station proposals, drawings and specifications in minutes using the Flowtronex Configurator. First, you access the company website (www.flowtronex.com/config) and enter a password.

The Configurator poses questions to ensure that all pertinent information is garnered before a proposal is issued. This eliminates costly mistakes while generating complete proposals including all necessary drawings, price estimates and specifications.

?EUR??,,????'??Our Configurator slashes the time to specify and configure pumping systems for applications, plus it can be accessed around the clock anywhere in the world via a web browser,?EUR??,,????'?? said Flowtronex PSI President Emil Gram. ?EUR??,,????'??We developed the system to help North American landscape architects, specifiers, representatives and sales personnel with this formerly daunting job.?EUR??,,????'??

The ?EUR??,,????'??Share Project Information?EUR??,,????'?? section allows you to specify who the project data will be shared with. General project information (name, location and project type) are included in this area.

There are three initial steps to using the system. The first is creating a new worksheet. This is simply entering data such as the name of the project, its location, the type of project, the projects status, etc. Next the user is asked to describe the specific pumping system needs of the project such as water type, water flow (gpm), and system start type. The third option ?EUR??,,????'??builds?EUR??,,????'?? the system to match your specifications, providing a budget price, model number, and drawings.

From there, the user can lick on the drawing links to get instant Autocad or PDF documents. They can also click the menu selection “Create Spec” or ?EUR??,,????'??Create Technical Description” to get the printable or emailable documents needed. Also, you can make changes and instantly get revised specs and drawings. You can even clone a configured pumping system to quickly explore different arrangements. This system allows you to easily share information and collaborate on projects with colleagues. The work is completely safe and you can access your workspace anytime from anywhere via the web.

The user is asked to describe the specific pumping system needs of the project such as water type, water flow (gpm), and system start type.

Seven months after the product debuted in 2002, the Internet-based tool for pumping systems resulted in 1,140 hits on the site with 316 worksheets produced that represented over $5.5 million in pump systems. Of the 316 worksheets produced, 72 have become proposals that resulted in over $1.2 million in sales of systems from 10 to 900 gallons-per-minute. In addition, 994 partner worksheets were developed that resulted in over $1 million of pump system sales during that time.

?EUR??,,????'??The staggering numbers prove that the industry has jumped at the chance to use this exciting, free tool, which makes everyone involved much more productive and efficient,?EUR??,,????'?? Gram said.

Flowtronex PSI offers skid-mounted, prefabricated pump and control packages for residential, commercial and turf applications. Systems, which range in size from 10 to 1200 gallons-per-minute, feature solid design, precision manufacturing, rigorous testing and strict quality control.

The first step in setting up the program is creating a new worksheet. You simply enter data such as the name of the project, its location, the type of project, the projects status, etc.

They arrive on-site ready for immediate operation. Customers connect the power, couple the intake and discharge, and turn on the system.

?EUR??,,????'??Use of the Configurator has exceeded our wildest expectations,?EUR??,,????'?? said John Swindle, Flowtronex PSI Landscape national sales director. ?EUR??,,????'??This competitive industry was obviously hungry for a system that minimizes the time necessary to obtain specifications, drawings and budgetary estimates on their timelines. With the Configurator, the entire process of building a pumping system is as simple as logging onto the Internet. Instead of spending hours generating detailed and exhaustive pump station proposals, drawing and specifications, end users can be engaged in more productive and profitable activities.?EUR??,,????'??

Swindle added that it is virtually impossible to make a mistake while entering data because the Configurator alerts a user of any discrepancies that will produce incorrect flow or pressure requirements.

?EUR??,,????'??This is one of the many reasons that the system is being embraced by industry visionaries,?EUR??,,????'?? he said. ?EUR??,,????'??Anyone using the traditional method of configuring pumping systems is falling behind as they waste valuable time and resources.?EUR??,,????'??