Why You Shouldn't Neglect Your Waste Vacuum Pump?
Failing to maintain your waste vacuum pump can result in the breakdown of the motor, which can be incredibly expensive to repair or replace. Make sure that you schedule regular pump maintenance to avoid these negative effects and to ensure that your system continues to run efficiently over time. The first step in maintaining your pump is to read the manufacturer's instructions about regular maintenance, then perform these steps every three months or so. How a Vacuum Pump Works While it may seem simple, a vacuum pump is a complicated piece of equipment that creates suction to help keep fluids moving throughout a system. There are two types of pumps: positive displacement and centrifugal. Positive displacement pumps use volume displacement; centrifugal pumps use centripetal force (or centrifugal force). In both cases, fluid enters at one end of a chamber where it’s pushed out through another opening at high speed. In most systems, waste pumps can be used in conjunctio...