5 Questions to Ask When a Valve Isn’t Working
Every time someone calls us about a valve that "isn’t working," we start by asking the same five questions. When you already know the answers to some of these questions before you call, it sets us up to help you get to the right fix even faster.
Under Pressure: Engineering Altitude Valves for Real-World Conditions
Designing an altitude valve isn't as simple as deciding if you need one. This article breaks down two essential pressure-related questions that form the foundation of a successful design.
How Soon Can You Get a Cla-Val?
While many manufacturers are pushing lead times out, Cla-Val continues to deliver—backed by quick-ship options and Cimco-GC Systems’ local inventory for when you need a valve fast.
LOK-360: A Smarter Lock for Aluminum Enclosures
Weak points in your enclosure’s lock system can cost you. The LOK-360 delivers discreet, high-security defense built for waterworks applications.
A Change in Our Line Card: Ending Representation of Waterman Engineered Products
Effective June 30, 2025, we will no longer be representing Waterman Engineered Products. McWane Plant & Industrial (MPI), Waterman’s parent company, is shifting to a model in which one representative manages all MPI product lines within each territory. Some of those lines directly compete with products we’ve proudly represented for over a decade. Honoring long-standing partnerships is central to how we do business, and representing competing lines would conflict with the level of commitment we bring to our manufacturers. For that reason, we’ve chosen not to take on the full MPI line card.
Staff Profile: Ray Velasquez
For this Staff Profile, we're taking the opportunity to announce Ray Velasquez’ promotion to Cimco-GC Systems Sales Manager. In 2024, Ray returned to Cimco-GC Systems after a decade of leadership training in the U.S. Army and has been serving in Technical Sales and Engineering Support, leading our outside Specifications Team and supporting engineers and operators across the Pacific Northwest. He’s also spent extensive time in the field with our Cla-Val Service Team and is one of our Control Valve Training instructors. In his new role as Sales Manager, he'll be overseeing both our Specifications and Distribution Teams. Read on to get to know Ray!
Data Collection Showdown: Cla-Val X35 vs. CV35
With two powerful Cla-Val data collection options to choose between, it looks like we’ve got a good, old-fashioned showdown on our hands! Let's examine both XP2F packages and help you choose which one best fits your applications.
Your town ain’t big enough for the two of them... or is it?
Control Valve Training for Every Experience Level
Control valves are at the heart of the water systems in our communities. That’s why knowledge about their functionality, maintenance, and design is so essential. At Cimco-GC Systems, we encourage training at every experience level. Here are the options we recommend for operators and engineers based in the Pacific Northwest:
Staff Profile: Alex Hewitt
Alex Hewitt has been on our Cla-Val Service Team since 2018. In addition to serving as one of our Service Leads the last four years, he’s increasingly providing advisory support to operators, troubleshooting system challenges, and applying his broad knowledge of water systems, pumps, zones, and more during startups. Take a minute to get to know Alex!
3 Steps to Size a Deep Well Pump Control Valve
Properly sizing a deep well pump control valve is key to smooth operation and system longevity. This article breaks down the sizing process into three essential steps, covering key principles and common challenges. Whether you're designing a new system or troubleshooting an existing one, these guidelines will help you make informed decisions.