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Massive WW Training – Live Pump Change Out in Vassalboro

Wednesday, September 24, 2025
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM (EDT)

Event Details

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Replacing a Submersible Pump: Installation, Wiring, and Safety
Join Champlin Associates, Inc. for a hands-on training designed to walk you through the complete process of replacing a pump within a submersible station. From assembling a rail slide system to properly lowering and wiring the new pump, attendees will gain the practical skills needed for a safe and efficient installation.

This course covers:

  • Step-by-step pump hookup and installation
  • Wiring the pump to the control panel
  • Testing procedures
  • Required safety gear and protective measures
  • Commonly used materials and their advantages
  • Best practices developed from years of field experience

INSTRUCTORS:

Chip Crawford, Sales Technician, Champlin Associates

Chip Crawford has been with Champlin Associates for 8 years, and has done a variety of roles. From a maintenance technician to installing new equipment, he has worked on numerous stations in both water and wastewater. Chip has moved into the world of estimating most recently to bring practical application to the estimating process. 

Nic Farely, Mechanical Technician, Champlin Associates

Joe Mueller, Mechanical Technician, Champlin Associates

For More Information:

Kate Warner
Kate Warner
Education & Science Director Maine Rural Water Association (207)844-4179
THIS IS A LIVE EVENT!

This session will be held in Vassalboro 
at the North Main Pump Station

Please arrive 15 minutes early (at 8:15am) so we can take attendance.

We look forward to seeing you there!


For questions about registration, please contact our Training Department at (207) 737-4092 or trainingdepartment@mainerwa.org.

CANCELLATION POLICY:
Individuals registered for one of MRWA’s training classes will be charged the class fee if we have not received notice of cancellation at least five business days prior to the class. Anyone contacting MRWA to cancel enrollment in a class will receive a cancellation number. In the event of an emergency, which would prevent attendance, please contact us at 207-737-4092 as soon as possible.