Buying guides
Water-truck parts decisions, walked through honestly
Practical guides for the recurring questions: pump seal type, pump rebuild timing, and build-kit selection.
Pumps
B3Z Mechanical Seal vs Rope Seal - How to Tell Which One You Have
Two seal designs, two rebuild paths. Identify your pump before ordering seals, packing, or rebuild parts.
Updated 2026-05-29 / 8 min read
Build kits
How to Pick a Water Truck Build Kit for Your Chassis
A practical framework for GVWR, tank size, pump direction, mounting, spray pattern, and kit selection.
Updated 2026-05-30 / 12 min read
Pumps
When to Rebuild a B3Z-S Water Truck Pump
The signs, rebuild-versus-replace decision, and parts that commonly go together on a pump rebuild.
Updated 2026-06-01 / 12 min read
Plumbing
Water Hammer in Water Trucks - Causes and Fixes
Why water trucks bang when spray valves close, how to tell hammer from tank surge, and the valve, diaphragm, and mounting fixes that stop it.
Updated 2026-07-08 / 9 min read