RICE Hydro Inc was established in 1976 in Carson City Nevada. For more than four decades, RICE Hydro has been the industry leader in the design and manufacturing of superior quality products.
Rice Hydro Inc. of Carson City Nevada developed & patented the first pump in 1976 by company founder, Allen Rice. The original model was the RP-1 Hydrostatic Test Pump. The first model took a year to develop, manufacture and test with a focus on ensuring the proper regulation to pressure. Rice Hydro Hydrostatic Test pumps are primarily used by the construction industry for testing water and gas lines.
Why are Rice Hydro’s Hydrostatic Test Pumps Unique in this industry? High-quality products are Rice Hydro’s top priority. They are the original manufacturer of Hydrostatic Test Pumps, and it is their premier product and main focus. Rice Hydro offers advanced design and special orders of their Hydrostatic Test pumps. They work to meet the unique requirements of their customers and offer 30+ regular units and over 100 types of special configurations.
Rice Hydro has the highest quality Hydrostatic Test pumps on the market. The all-inclusive product is ready to go when the customer receives it. It offers a self-regulated design, integrated safety stops, and a full warranty. One of the best-selling series in this category is the Diaphragm Series. The DP-series, diaphragm hydrostatic test pumps offer pressure ranges up to 600 PSI, and flow rates up to 56 GPM. Designed as medium pressure, large volume units capable of testing up to 96″ and above diameter lines.
What are the key benefits of hydrostatic test pumps? The highest quality units on the market, up to 5-year warranty as well as the best customer service in the business
#1 in the U.S. and across the globe! RICE Hydrostatic Test Pumps are used by contractors, rental yards, municipalities, factories, oil and gas plants, and fire departments in the U.S. and internationally. Even the U.S. military depends on RICE line of Hydrostatic Test Pumps.
From the past through the new Millennium RICE Hydro has always had one goal in mind: to be the company customers can depend on for innovative quality products, designed to make the contractor’s life a little easier.