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The Challenges of Sump Emptying
With the sump situated at the lowest point of a process to allow wastewater to flow in freely, it is also the site where other debris will inevitably end its journey. The liquid in the sump therefore often contains grit, plastic, rags and various solids washed into it. For many pump types, abrasive grit causes severe wear on the pump, while other debris may block it altogether, potentially causing the sump to overflow.
A Peristaltic Solution
An increasingly popular solution to the sump problem is the peristaltic hose pump. Designed to handle difficult applications where its self-priming and non-contacting design wins over other pump types. This means that there is an absolutely clear flow path and therefore nowhere for debris such as rags and stones to get stuck.
Peristaltic pumps can be mounted at ground level, making them comparatively much easier to access than a submersible pump which has to be kept under the fluid level. Likewise, peristaltic pumps can safely run dry, so complete emptying of the sump is possible. The pump itself is not affected by the pumped fluid or the debris it contains and maintenance is limited to replacing the hose.
Watson-Marlow Bredel Pumps on Tel: 01326 370370 or Fax: 01326 376009 or visit us at www.watson-marlow.co.uk