Things to consider when buying a drum pump online

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Things to consider when buying a drum pump online

Buying a drum pump online is the fastest, easiest way to buy a drum pump, but how do you know you are buying the right pump for your circumstances? Our team of experts explore the things you should consider when buying a drum pump online.

The Steps you should take when buying a drum pump online

1. What does it do? Make sure you are fully aware of what a drum pump is designed to do. In short, they are used to empty containers of fluids so that no fluid is spilled. They are also used to transport fluid from one container to another.

2. What do you need it for? Your requirements will determine the type of drum pump you need - manual, air or electrical, for example - and whether a drum pump is the best pump design for your goals. What’s your required head and flow? What sort of materials are you moving? Are these fluids abrasive, corrosive or viscous? What is the temperature of your fluid? Drum pumps have temperature limits that you cannot exceed safely. What container size are you transferring from?

3. Electric or Manual? Think carefully about whether you need to manually operate your drum pump or not. If you are transporting small amounts, then a hand-operated pump may be preferential. However, if your fluid is hazardous in any way or is of a larger volume, then you should consider a motor-powered drum pump. 

4. Choose Your Accessories: Once you know your specific requirements, you can find the right drum pump for your needs. After this, you should select your accessories carefully. For example, ensure that any pump tube materials, valves, and seals can handle the fluid you are transporting. A pump system is only as safe and reliable as its weakest component.

5. Know Your Seller: Buying pumps online can be daunting because you are not face to face with a salesperson. It is important that you know the seller is reliable. In order to do this, look at their online reputation and find out what other customers think about their services. Buy Pumps Direct has one of the best reputations in Australia and beyond as a pump distributor. This reputation provides our customers with the confidence to buy their pump equipment knowing that they are going to receive fast shipment, brilliant customer support, and products.

These tips will assist you with your online drum pump purchase. For more information on what a drum pump is, or to view our other detailed blogs, click here.