What happens when your pump runs dry?

Ever wondered what happens when your pump runs dry? Team member Amos, explains.

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Transcript:
 
(0:03) Hello, I'm Amos from Global Pumps and today I'll be going over what happens when your pump runs dry.

(00:11) Well, some pumps can run dry and some pumps can't.
 
(0:15) Depending on what style of pump you have, will depend on how much damage will be caused to the pump.

(0:22) If you have a standard centrifugal pump which has a mechanical seal, running the pump dry generally means that you'll just damage the mechanical seal.

(0:33) Other centrifugal pumps such as mag drive pumps, they can overheat very quickly and being a plastic can often melt the internals of the pumps.

(0:45) You can get dry run protectors for pumps that will stop the pump in time before damage has occurred.

(0:54) Pumps such as positive displacement pumps, like a peristaltic hose pump or an air operated diaphragm pump don't get damaged when they run dry.

(1:06) Pumps like a helical rotor pump as you have rubber on metal inside the pump, the rubber will melt very quickly and cause a lot of damage.
 
(1:17) If you would like to know more about how to prevent your pump from running dry, get in touch with Global Pumps today.
 

Tags: Air operated diaphragm pumps, Peristaltic hose pumps, Slurry pumps, Helical rotor pumps

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