Tips to buying a chemical compatible pump online

Chemical compatibility is one of the most crucial elements of pump selection.

If you ignore this, or do not consider it, you should expect to see corrosion, pitting, swelling, melting, seizing and along with other severe effects, which equals early pump failure. 

When selecting a chemically compatible pump, Buy Pumps Direct suggests the following factors to consider:

• Concentration

The concentration of your chemical is critical. If you are pumping a chemical with a high concentration of abrasive or corrosive chemicals, you could be damaging the pumps internal parts.

If you’re pumping a liquid that may not be listed on compatibility charts, it’s important to contact the supplier of the liquid.

• Temperature

Some chemicals become more reactive when their temperatures are elevated. That is why you will notice that the chemical charts list different ratings against different temperatures. Also, pumps on Buy Pumps Direct have limits for temperatures. Exceeding these temperatures will result in damage to pumps.

• Ultra-Violet Light

UV from the sun has the tendency to act as a catalyst to premature failure, particularly with plastics when certain chemicals are present.

It is always recommended to check the manufacturers chemical guide before using the pump on any particular chemical. 

Ignoring these factors when buying a pump online, you may see an increase in maintenance requirements, and long-term effects to your pump. It's important these are all ticked off and considered before purchasing.