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How and When to Prime Your Pumps
Did you know that not priming a pump, or priming a pump incorrectly, are the two main causes of pump malfunction? This can be a ...
5 Things To Consider When Choosing A Slurry Valve
Slurries are some of the most difficult fluids to pump – from abrasive bitumen to the solid or acid and flammable solutions found in chemical ...
5 Reasons Your Pump Might Be Running Inefficiently
A pump’s performance curve, which is included in the documentation provided by the manufacturer, allows you to measure your pump’s performance, including energy, flow and ...
How To Extend The Life Of Your Valves
Over time, all valves will need to be replaced due to normal wear and tear. However, there is no reason why valves shouldn’t have a ...
Is Your Pump Drawing Too Much Power?
The biggest expense with centrifugal pumps is not the initial setup cost of the pump itself, it’s the cost of electricity over time. Energy is ...
What Can Gauges Tell You About Your Centrifugal Pump?
A gauge is one of the best ways to troubleshoot when your centrifugal pump isn’t quite working as it should, or simply isn’t operating at ...
6 Signs Your Mechanical Seals Are About To Fail
A mechanical seal prevents the water that is being pumped from entering the bearing housing of a centrifugal pump and reduces the emission of liquid ...
Pump Maintenance: Preventative or Predictive?
For many companies, pump maintenance is reactive, which means they (whether unintentionally or not) wait for something to break before they fix it. Reactive or ...
5 Reasons Why Couplings Fail
A coupling connects two rotating shafts, allowing rotary motion and torque. Although couplings are relatively inexpensive and easy to maintain, their failure can cause major ...
Choosing The Right Blower For Your Wastewater Treatmen
In any wastewater treatment plant, about 60% of the energy needs are for aeration. Blowers provide this aeration, keep bacteria suspended, and allow solids to ...