Our Mission
PumpingChops publishes practical, research-backed guides to help readers choose, maintain, and troubleshoot pumps and related equipment for residential and industrial applications.
Our goal is to make technical product choices easier to understand by focusing on:
- use-case fit,
- specification comparisons,
- common failure points,
- and practical buying/troubleshooting guidance.
Editorial Independence
We aim to publish recommendations based on product fit and technical considerations, not on affiliate payouts.
If a product is a poor fit for a use case, we will say so. When possible, we explain tradeoffs and alternatives instead of presenting a single “best” product without context.
Research and Review Process
Most PumpingChops buying guides are based on:
- online research,
- manufacturer documentation and specifications,
- installation guides/manuals,
- and comparative analysis across products.
We do not claim hands-on testing for every product listed in every roundup. When a guide is primarily research-based, we aim to make that clear.
For more detail, see our How We Review page.
Sources and Accuracy
We prioritize primary sources where available, including:
- manufacturer product pages
- technical specifications
- manuals / installation documents
- warranty information
We may also use reputable retailers and distributors to cross-check model variants and availability, but we prefer manufacturer documentation for technical details.
Affiliate Disclosure
Some pages on PumpingChops contain affiliate links. If you buy through a link, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Affiliate relationships do not determine our editorial conclusions. We aim to maintain useful, honest recommendations and disclose affiliate relationships clearly.
Updates and Corrections
We review and update content when:
- products are discontinued or replaced
- specifications change
- links stop working
- better alternatives become available
- errors are identified
We do not update dates solely to make pages appear fresh. When a page is updated, the goal is to reflect a meaningful improvement.
If you spot an error, outdated product, or broken link, please contact us so we can review and correct it.
Author Transparency
We use bylines and author profiles to identify who writes or edits our content.
Author profiles should accurately describe the writer’s background and experience. We avoid exaggerating expertise or implying hands-on testing where it did not occur.
AI and Automation Use
We may use tools and automation to support research, formatting, and site maintenance. Editorial judgment, final recommendations, and published content decisions remain under human review.
Product data blocks may be updated programmatically (for example, via an API/ETL workflow), but this should not replace editorial review or transparent methodology.
Contact
For corrections, editorial feedback, or partnership inquiries, use the contact information listed on our Contact page.