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Why Purchasing Non-OEM Parts Can Lead To Higher Costs

They look identical to OEM (original equipment manufacturer parts). They're even cheaper. If replicated part manufacturers can be believed, non-OEM…

3 years ago
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Why Replace Single Speed Pumps With Variable Speed?

Most pumps use lot of energy, which is why variable speed pumps are becoming widely used to improve efficiencies in…

3 years ago
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Should I Use A Thermoplastic Sump Pump?

Homes with basements and low water tables use sump pumps to prevent against flooding. They pump out water that accumulates…

3 years ago
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Pump Lubrication Basics – Part 3: Lubricant Storage

Many facilities underestimate the importance of proper lubricant storage and handling to avoid bearing failure, replacement and downtime costs. The…

3 years ago
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All your questions on pulsation dampeners, answered

We recently shared some information on pulsation dampeners and how they can help ensure reliable flow. But this is one…

3 years ago
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Unreliable flow? It’s time to install a pulsation dampener

When operating a positive displacement, metering, peristaltic and hose pump, you might hear movement or rattling in your pipes, usually…

3 years ago
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Here’s what you need to know when choosing between mechanical and packing seals

A long, long time ago, many companies didn’t want to use mechanical seals at all. They were difficult to install…

3 years ago
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How to keep mechanical seals from breaking

Mechanical seals are pretty robust and durable. But, they’re also easy to break. This sounds like a contradiction, doesn’t it?…

3 years ago
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A closer look at shaft failures and what to do about them

Learning what causes a centrifugal shaft to break will help you prevent this from happening in the first place, or…

3 years ago
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What causes centrifugal pump shafts to snap or break?

It’s more common than you’d think. Pump shafts are designed to bend under radial hydraulic forces when the pump operates…

3 years ago