Avoiding Costly Mistakes: How IFSelect™ Reduces Risk in Pump Selection


Wastewater pump selection isn’t just a technical step; it’s a critical decision impacting performance, energy usage, and a project’s long-term success. The wrong pump can lead to excessive operating costs, premature failure, and even full-system redesigns.

That’s why it’s not enough to pick a pump. You need a tool to help you select the right pump—one that fits your system requirements, performs reliably, and stands up to scrutiny.

IFSelect™ does just that. More than a submersible pump selector, it’s a smart risk management tool built to help engineers and specifiers avoid common pitfalls and make confident, well-informed decisions.

Check out this step-by-step video on how to use IFSelect™:

The High Stakes of Submersible Pump Selection

In pump selection, even small miscalculations can create major issues:

  • Undersized pumps can lead to insufficient flow, reduced system performance, or overheating.
  • Oversized pumps drive up energy costs and increase wear and tear.
  • Mismatched selections may not perform as expected under varying system demands.
  • Outdated product data leads to inefficiencies or compatibility issues.
  • Manual errors in calculations or assumptions can derail even well-designed systems.

This can result in budget overruns, maintenance headaches, or—worst of all—costly rework after installation.

How IFSelect™ Helps You Make Smarter, Safer Selections

IFSelect™ is designed to remove the guesswork and reduce the margin for error in pump selection.

With a guided, step-by-step workflow and built-in data validation, IFSelect™ ensures users choose pumps based on the latest performance data and real-world system requirements. It also compares multiple options automatically, allowing you to evaluate trade-offs and make clear decisions.

Whether you’re designing a new system or retrofitting an old one, IFSelect™ helps you make selections that align with your goals—from performance to reliability and beyond.

Common Mistakes IFSelect Helps You Avoid

Let’s take a look at some of the most common pump selection missteps—and how IFSelect™ helps prevent them:

  • Oversizing: IFSelect™ identifies excessive energy usage and recommends right-sized solutions that meet system demand without overkill.
  • Selecting based on outdated specs: IFSelect™ is powered by our up-to-date product data, ensuring every selection reflects the latest performance curves, capabilities, and availability.
  • Ignoring variable system loads: The tool enables scenario modeling, helping users account for various operating conditions and avoid underperformance when the system load changes.
  • Manual calculation errors: IFSelect™ automates key calculations like system curves and duty points, helping reduce human error and increase accuracy.

By addressing these risks upfront, IFSelect™ helps you deliver systems that perform as expected and keep your projects on time and on budget.

Confidence Through Clarity

Beyond accuracy, IFSelect provides transparency into how and why a specific pump was recommended. This makes it easier to:

  • Explain choices to clients or project stakeholders.
  • Document decision-making for review or compliance.
  • Avoid second-guessing or costly change orders later in the process.

Whether working on a large commercial build or a single replacement, IFSelect™ helps you confidently move forward, backed by data, not assumptions.

Smarter Choices, Lower Risk

In high-stakes systems, smart decisions start with the right tools.

IFSelect™ isn’t just about picking a pump—it’s about protecting your time, budget, and reputation. With intelligent workflows and performance-driven recommendations, IFSelect™ helps reduce risk throughout the pump selection process.

Ready to make confident selections that stand up to real-world conditions?

Try IFSelect™ today and take the guesswork out of your next project.

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