Why has my centrifugal pump suddenly become noisy? A centrifugal pump that sounds like it is … Noisy centrifugal pump: what a change in sound could meanRead more
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Are all pumps self-priming?
No. Many pumps are not self-priming, and assuming that they are can result in a pump … Are all pumps self-priming?Read more
Slurry pump losing flow or head? Here’s how to find out why
A slurry pump that used to hit its duty point and now doesn’t is one of … Slurry pump losing flow or head? Here’s how to find out whyRead more
Are high efficiency motors worth the extra cost on pumps?
High efficiency motors often make financial sense on pumps with long operating hours. The problem is … Are high efficiency motors worth the extra cost on pumps?Read more
Peristaltic pumps for metering dirty and difficult fluids
Peristaltic pumps are often used where a metering pump must dose fluids that are abrasive, dirty, … Peristaltic pumps for metering dirty and difficult fluidsRead more
A pump selected two or three years ago might not be right anymore
A pump that was correctly selected when it went in doesn’t stay correctly selected forever. The … A pump selected two or three years ago might not be right anymoreRead more
Why dry running kills progressive cavity pumps
Progressive cavity pumps handle fluids that many other pump types struggle with. They can move viscous … Why dry running kills progressive cavity pumpsRead more
Centrifugal pump vibration: causes, diagnosis and corrective action
A centrifugal pump that starts vibrating more than usual is telling you something has changed. The … Centrifugal pump vibration: causes, diagnosis and corrective actionRead more
Pump motor alignment: the four common types of misalignment
Pump and motor misalignment is a common cause of vibration, coupling wear, bearing damage, and mechanical … Pump motor alignment: the four common types of misalignmentRead more
How to detect dry running in pump systems
Dry running happens when a pump operates without enough fluid reaching the pump inlet or internal … How to detect dry running in pump systemsRead more