Griffin Construction Dewatering provides:

Deep Well Systems

Wellpoint Systems

Eductor Systems

Filtration and Treatment

The Deep Well System is also a versatile predrainage dewatering system which can pump
high and low volumes of groundwater. This method is best suited to homogeneous aquifers
that extend well below the bottom of the excavation. Deep well systems consist of one or
more individual wells, each of which has its own submersible pump at the bottom of the well.
Deep well systems are suitable for water-table or confined aquifers and will lower the water
table 100 feet or more in a single lift without staging.
Griffin Dewatering offers effective and innovative turn-key solutions to groundwater control problems
using Deep Wells. We offer a full professional service from initial design, drilling, supply and
installation of pumping equipment together with all associated appurtenances.
Advantages:

Ability to penetrate strata impervious to the jetting method of wellpoint systems

Installation of up to 100 feet deep or more in a single stage

Capable of pumping tens to thousands of gallons per minute per well

Deep Wells can be effective when placed outside of the jobsite work area

Deep well dewatering systems are used when large volumes of groundwater must be pumped, highly
permeable soils result in rapid recharging of the aquifer, and/or the depth of excavation excludes
other dewatering methods.

Well Point Systems

The Well Point System is one of the most versatile of pre-drainage methods which can pump
a few gallons per minute in fine sandy silts or many thousands of gallons per minute in
coarse sands and gravels.
A well point system consists of a number of well points spaced along a trench or around an
excavation site, all connected to a common header, which is attached to one or more wellpoint
pumps.
Well point systems are most suitable in shallow aquifers where the water level needs to be lowered
no more than 15 or 20 feet. Due to the vacuum limitation of the pump, excavations that are deeper
will require multiple stages of well point systems.
When designing a well point system, it is necessary to give first consideration to the physical
conditions of the site to be dewatered.
Things to consider include:

The physical layout

Adjacent areas

Soil conditions

Permeability

The amount of water to be pumped

Depth to imperviousness

Stratification

To select the proper components of the well point system - the friction losses developed in the
suction side system must be considered.
On construction projects, requirements vary drastically from one job to another. Whatever your job
requirements, Griffin has the equipment available to meet your needs.

The Eductor System is especially suited for deep excavations and stratified soils. As many as
100 eductor wells are commonly activated by a single pumping station although this varies
considerably on the volumes of water to be pumped and the lift required. The volumes of
water which can be pumped by each system are generally low, typically less than 200 gpm..
The Eductor System is generally used in areas where the soils have a low permeability. It is
especially well suited for deep excavations with stratified soils. The eductors are installed at relatively
close spacing similar to the array in wellpoint systems, but require only a single stage to effect draw
downs of up to 100 + feet.
Advantages:

Not limited in vacuum limitation as in wellpoint systems

Can lower water table as much as 100+ feet from the top of excavations

Cost effective when compared to deep wells where close spacing is necessary because of
stratification and/or low permeable soils

Effective in soil stabilization by applying a high vacuum to fine grained soils.

Low maintenance

In a typical Griffin eductor system, a series of eductor wells are installed and connected to two
parallel headers. One header is a high-pressure supply line and the other header is low pressure
return line. Both lines run to a central pump station which feeds water under pressure to eductors
placed at the bottom of the wells.
The system uses a venturi to draw groundwater into the well screen and up to the surface. In the
single pipe packer system the large diameter pipe forms the well casing and a smaller inner pipe
forms the return line. Water is pumped under high pressure along the annulus between the two pipes
and is forced through the nozzle and venturi. The groundwater is then recovered through the well
and into the return pipe, resulting in a stabilizing effect in fine-grained soils.

Griffins Vacuum-Assisted Wellpoint Pumps are available in 4, 6, 8 and 10 models. These

pumps are designed for handling high volumes of water and air. The pump automatically primes and
reprimes at suction lifts of 25 ft. or greater.
These pumps are capable of handling flow up to 3500 gpm, head conditions up to 150 ft and over
200 cfm of air. The pumps are available with the Wind Tunnel high volume air handling system.
Griffin Wellpoint Pumps are particularly suited for wellpoint dewatering systems in pervious soil
formation. Combined with Griffins line of wellpoint accessories it is easy to install and operate an
efficient and complete wellpoint system.
These pumps are available in diesel and electric options, with an integral fuel tank or trailer mounted.
Other options are available with these units including hydraulic drives. Contact Griffin for more
information and options available.

Size

Model

Max Capacity
(GPM)

Max Head
(ft.)

4"

4WPRD

500

60

6"

6WPRD*

1500

145

8"

8WPRD*

2000

145

10"

10WPRD*

3500

150

Other sizes and models may be available.

*Models available in the standard Griffin Silent Pac configuration

Features

Fully automatic, dry priming

Rotary vane vacuum pumps standard

Automatically primes and reprimes at suction lifts of 25 ft. or greater

Over-sized air separation chamber with stainless steel float strips high volumes of light gases
and air for fast priming

End Suction centrifugal

Self contained portable pump

Integral fuel tank designed for 24 hour operation

Trailer mounted versions available

Griffin's Variable-Use, Vacuum-Assisted, Non-Clog Pumps are available in 4" to 18" models.
These pumps are fully automatic, dry-priming and dry-running, non-clog portable pumps. They
operate efficiently under continuous or intermittent flow conditions.
These pumps are capable of handling flow up to 17,000 gpm and head conditions up to 240 ft. The
pumps are available with the Wind Tunnel high volume air handling system, vacuum assisted,
compressor primed or diaphragm vacuum pumps. The pumps air handling capacity ranges from 50
to over 200 cfm. The pumps automatically prime and reprime at suction lifts of 25 ft. and greater. The
non-clog impellers can handle spherical solids up to 3" and larger.
These pumps are available in diesel or electric models most are equiped with an integral fuel tank
and can be trailer mounted. Other options are available with these units. Contact Griffin for more
information and options available.

Size

Model

Solid
Handling
(in.)

Max
Capacity
(GPM)

Max
Head
(ft.)

4"

4NLRD

760

45

6"

6NCRD*

1150

60

6"

6NHRD*

2100

68

8"

8NHRD*

2400

96

10"

10NCRD

3.38

4500

240

12"

12NLRD

4.25

8500

198

12"

12NCRD

4.25

5900

142

16"

16NCRD

4.5

12000

142

18"

18NCRD

4.5

17000

125

Other sizes and models may be available.

*Models available in the standard Griffin Silent Pac configuration

*Models available in the standard Griffin Silent Pac configuration

Features

Patented conical seal or mechanical seal configurations

Over-sized air separation chamber with stainless steel float strips high volumes of light gases
and air for fast priming

Non-clog impeller handles stringy materials and solids up to 3 and larger

Rotary vane vacuum pumps, compressors or diaphragm pump priming systems

Integral fuel tank designed for 24 hour operation on most models

Large clean outs on suction and discharge

Trailer mounted versions available on most models

Use on a variety of applications- sewage bypass, wellpoint and sumping

Griffins High Pressure Jet Pumps are available in 4 and 6 models. These pumps are selfcontained and portable.
These pumps are capable of delivering flow up to 1350 gpm and head conditions up to 300 ft. and
higher. These pumps come equipped with hand-operated diaphragm primers as standard but can be

equipped for automatic priming. Griffin jet pumps are an ideal solution for field installation of
wellpoints or well casings without drilling.
These pumps are available in diesel or electric models. Other options and sizes are available.
Contact Griffin for more information.

Features

Use on a variety of applications requiring high pressure flow for jetting wellpoints, well
casings or pilings.

Variety of seal configurations available - conical seal, mechanical seal or packing.

End suction centrifugal pumps

Hand primers standard; automatic primers are available

Integral fuel tank designed for 24 hour operation

Trailer mounted versions available

Standard Units

Siz
e

Model

Max
Capacity
(GPM)

Max
Head
(ft.)

Max
Head
(PSI)

4"

4EHDD

750

300

130

6"

6EHDD

1350

300

130

Specialty Units

Size

Model

Max
Capac
ity
(GPM
)

Ma
x
Hea
d
(ft.)

Ma
x
Hea
d
(PS
I)

6"

405-1

1480

800

350

6"

155DG
M

650

690

300

6"

275DG
M

1300

855

370

6"

365DG
M

1400

855

370

6"

8365D
GM

2200

650

281

Griffins Silent Pac Pump Units are designed to provide quiet

operation where pumping is required and noise must be kept
to a minimum. The Silent Pac enclosure is engineered for
durability, ease of operations and maintenance. This enclosure
is designed with full secondary containment. The noise level of
the Silent Pac is less than 70 decibels at 23 feet. The

enclosure has doors that allow for easy access to operating

controls and for regular maintenance. Air vents are
strategically located to provide maximum air-flow to the
engine.
Silent Pac Pumps are available in a wide variety of models for
multiple applications such as bypass, wellpoint dewatering
systems and sumping. The Silent Pac enclosure option is
available on the majority of Griffin pumps.
In applications where maximum performance with minimal
noise is required, Griffin Silent Pac pumps are a proven
solution. Contact Griffin for more information and options
available.

Features

Portable, diesel-driven & self-priming

Engineered for quiet operations in residential,

hospitals and other critical noise areas

Offers full secondary containment of fuel and engine

fluids

Noise level less than 70 decibels at 23 feet on most

models

Easy access to operating controls with lockable doors

Wide variety of models available

Standard Units

Siz
e

Model

Solid
Handling
(in.)

Max
Capacity
(GPM)

Max
Head
(ft.)

4"

4TRDD-E

1.8

760

87

6"

6TRDD-E

1320

72

6"

6THDD-E

1.5

1680

104

8"

8TRDD-E

2.7

2420

108

6"

6NCRD-E

1150

60

6"

6NHRD-E

2100

68

8"

8NCRD-E

2400

96

6"

6WPRD-E

N/A

1500

145

8"

8WPRD-E

N/A

2000

145

10"

10WPRDE

N/A

3500

150

Other sizes and models may be available

Griffin Hydraulic
Driven Submersible
Pumps and Hydraulic
Power Units
Griffins Hydraulic Driven Submersible Pumps are available
in trash, axial flow and materials handling models. The pumps
range from 4 to 24 with a variety of impeller designs. These
pumps are designed for handling high volumes of water up to
20,000 gpm and head conditions up to 140 ft. The impellers
can handle solids up to 3. Some models may also be used for
high pressure applications.
Griffins material handling pumps are designed to fit in
standard manholes for sewer bypass operations and liquids
with heavy trash and solids content. Griffins trash pumps are
good for general pumping applications such as coffer cells or
pumping lakes or ponds. Griffins axial flow pumps are
excellent for high flow situations such as river bypass or dam
repairs.

Submersible Pump Features

Models available include Trash Pumps, Axial Flow

Pumps & Materials Handling Pumps

Stainless steel pumps handle caustic and leachates

Special 6 models designed to fit standard manholes

Designed to handle sludge, trash, raw sewage, clear

liquid and industrial effluent

Pumps capable of up to 140 ft of head and up to

20,000 gpm

Standard Units

Si
ze

Mod
el

Solid
Handling
(in.)

Max
Capacity
(GPM)

Max
Head
(ft.)

4"

4MH

455

59

4"

4MH
L

900

112

6"

6MH

1500

80

6"

6MH
L

1800

119

6"

6T

990

72

6"

6THL

2000

140

8"

8T

1490

80

10
"

10T

3450

94

12
"

12T

5000

55

24
"

24AX

20000

35

Hydraulic Power Units

Griffins Hydraulic Power Units are available in five standard

sizes; 250 Series, 400 Series, 600 Series, 800 Series and 825
Series. These units are self contained, portable, diesel-driven
or electric-driven hydraulic power units. These units are
capable of powering hydraulic submersible pumps or other
hydraulic equipment.
Due to the ability to throttle the engine, a wide variety of
hydraulic flow and pressure can be delivered. These Griffin
units operate efficiently at a wide range of conditions. They
can be positioned in remote locations without the need for
electrical power and at distances of 150 feet or greater away
from the pumphead itself.
Also, through the use of biodegradable hydraulic oils, these
units are an environmentally friendly solution. Each unit is also
equipped with a hydraulic relief valve to insure safe operation.

Hydralic Power Unit Features

Available in 5 standard Series

Self-contained, portable diesel-driven hydraulic power

units

Capable of powering hydraulic submersible pumps or

other hydraulic equipment

No need for electricity in remote areas

Operates efficiently at a wide range of conditions

Trailer mounted with fuel tank and diesel engines

Standard Units

Model

Rated Hydraulic
Flow (GPM @1200
rpm, 100psi)

Standard
Pumphead

250HP
ND

4MH, 6T

400HP
ND

28

4MHL, 6MH,
6THL, 8T

600HP
ND

38

6MHL, 10T

800HP
ND

50

6MHL, 12T

825HP
ND

60

12T, 24AX

Griffin Pump and Equipment Inc. offers a complete line of electric submersible pumps. Whether it is
clean water, gray water, or trash laden effluent. Griffin can provide the right pump for your
application.

Electric submersible pumps are available for flows as low as a few gallons per minute to several
hundred gallons per minute, with head conditions from a few feet to several hundred feet. Griffin can
meet your pumping need.
Electric submersible pumps are available with several options and configurations, so contact Griffin
today for more information.

Features

Fully self priming

Available in a variety of voltages (see table)

Available with control panels with float switch capability for automatic start/stop conditions

Run dry capability on some models

Available Voltages
120 Volt, Single Phase, 60 Cycle
230 Volt, Single Phase, 60 Cycle
230 Volt, Three Phase, 60 Cycle
460 Volt, Three Phase, 60 Cycle
Other Voltages Available for Special
Applications

Griffin Wellpoints
Griffin Wellpoints are available in 1 1/2" or 2" with stainless steel screen or PVC screen. They are
available in non jetting and self jetting tips.

Butterfly Swingjoints
Butterfly Swingjoints are constructed of flexible yet reinforced hose with a clear elbow to allow you to
see the flow through the system. The butterfly valve allows the system to be tuned without tools to
monitor and maintain the vacuum level on the system to maximize performance.

Header Pipe System

Griffin can supply a complete Header Pipe System in 4, 6 or 8 diameter PVC as a standard.
Saddles already installed. Header couplings and screw bands to join other headers are included as
well as plugs to cap the saddles.

Header Grommets
Header Grommets allow in-field installation and operation in your choice of piping.

Wellpoint Pipe Puller

The Wellpoint Pipe Puller is a "safety breakthrough" as well as an ideal time saving part in the
dewatering set up over the conventional methods. the Wellpoint Pipe Puller grabs the inside of the
pipe wall below the threaded section of the pipe or the joint of PVC pipe, making the removal of the
installed wellpoint a quick, simple, and safe job. A quick upward thrust releases the puller for the next
wellpoint.

Griffin's Self Priming Trash Pumps are available in 4" and 6" models standard that do not require
additional priming systems. These pumps are wet-priming portable pumps. They operate efficiently
under intermittent flow conditions.
These pumps are capable of handling high flows and head conditions exceeding 125 ft. The pump
includes a suction flapper to prime and reprime at suction lifts of 25 ft. and greater. The impellers can
handle solids up to 3" and larger.
These pumps are available in diesel or electric models with an integral fuel tank or trailer mounted.
Other options are available with these units. Contact Griffin for more information.

Standard Equipment

Available Options

Integral fuel tank with minimum 24 hour run time fuel capacity

DOT Trailer

Center lifting point

Sound Attenuated Enclosure

Battery box/battery

Hoses & fittings available

Stainless steel impeller

Features

Self-Contained, diesel-driven, self-priming, trash pump

Operates efficiently at a wide range of conditions

Able to pass 3" solids

Rugged, quality construction

Self-priming pump does not require additional priming system such as vacuum pump or
compressors

Silent operation (optional sound attenuated units)

Secondary containment of oils and fuels (optional enclosed units)

Available as skid or trailer mounted

24 hour fuel tank incorporated into skid

Easy access large cleanout

As our sewer infrastructure continues to age, rehabilitation is needed to keep it up and

running. With Griffin's line of trash handling pumps, contractors can bypass sewage during
sewer line repairs - getting tough projects done and keeping the system working for the
community that relies on it.
Bypass Pumping is a critical element of many rehab projects. Temporary bypass systems are used
to transfer water supplies and sewage flow, so that these vital services are uninterrupted during
construction.
Griffin Dewatering and Griffin Pump and Equipment offers an ever increasing line of pumps to fit
nearly any bypass application. Whether it be above ground non-clog diesel driven pumps, above
ground self priming diesel or gasoline driven pumps, hydraulic driven submersible pumps, or electric
driven submersible trash pumps, Griffin can provide a pump to fit your need. Simply put, if we do not
have a pump in our standard line, well build a pump to fit the need.
Griffins exclusive installations and experience guarantee a quality pump and system for applications
from a few gallons to several thousand of gallons per minute per pump. Pumps from as small as 2
up to 24 are readily available for turn-key contract, rental or purchase.

Material handling (trash) pumps are available with several options and configurations, so contact
Griffin today for more information.

Griffin's experience includes simple and complicated sewer bypass projects.

Griffin maintains a fleet of equipment to handle the small, as well as the large, sewer bypass
projects nationwide.

Griffin has successfully installed and operated bypasses that have exceeded 100 MGD.

With Griffin's nationwide locations and resources we can handle your large or small sewer
bypass pumping needs.

Griffin pumps and accessories can handle all your bypass and pumping needs on your next
sewer rehab project.