Useful Maintenance Tips for Fuel Transfer Pump

A properly maintained Fuel Transfer Pump can efficiently serve your needs for years. Though you might have to make some minor repairs and replace some parts, which is necessary to keep it fully functional, you will not have to buy a new gasoline transfer pump for years be it a battery operated pump or an electrical fuel transfer pump. If you want to add a few years to the life of your gasoline or diesel transfers pump then you will find following tips pretty helpful: 

      

Fuel Transfer Pump Maintenance Tips:

• Before you install the pump on a diesel generating set, make sure that the model and specifications are correct. Start with removing rust preventive oil and then choose gasket of appropriate thickness. The gasket should not be too thick or too thin otherwise piston will run improperly. Tighten torque uniformly to prevent damage to the pump.
         
• Regularly check and clean the coarse filter core in the pump. Inspect strainer regularly and repair or change if it is damaged.

• You can find a rubber seal between the hand oil pump body and the hand oil pump piston. Inspect the rubber seal regularly but do not remove. Replace if the rubber seal is damaged.

• ‘Four spring’ is divided into oil outlet valve spring, oil inlet valve spring, piston spring and tappet (roller) spring. Ensure its elasticity for plunger oil transfer pump. Replace it on time if the elasticity spring is broken or weakened. You can also make adjustments by adding a pad to avoid damage to the diesel generator.
  
• Press back hand oil pump of the generator set after using. When the pressure between the rubber ring and hand oil pump is not tight, it causes leakage. Tighten the button in order to prevent it.

• Inspect every part of the diesel transfer pump after you have not used it for a long time. If you notice sag, wear, pocking mark on the valve surface or any other similar phenomenon, repair or replace the damaged part before it starts damaging other parts.

• Corrosion is expected when the diesel generator set is not used for a long time. Pump body, piston, the tappet and tappet body are most likely to fall victim to rust. So, take all necessary rust preventive measures. The lubricating oil in the sump of the fuel injection pump often contains water and other impurities. So, replace the lubricating oil on regular basis.
     
These maintenance tips might not be helpful if you buy diesel transfer pump of below average quality.  Therefore, buy the best quality Transfer Pumps in Australia.

Inspecting and Correcting Problems of Water Transfer Pump - 2

In the last blog, we have discussed how you can inspect and correct water transfer pump problems you might have to encounter. There are some problems that can stop the progress of the most household chores and industrial processes. When the pump stops working and there is not any backup, it is important to locate the problem and treat the pump to restore the adequate supply of water. There are some issues in the pump that you can address on your own. However, it is not recommended if you do not know the pump from inside out. If it appears that you cannot repair the pump, calling a professional is a wise move. In continuation of the previous blog, here are some more water transfer pump problems.

Problem Incorrectly set or stuck pressure regulating valve. Inspection Inspect valve setting and look for a defect in the valve. Solution    Reset and clean the valve. If it is required to replace the valve, replace it.

Problem Leak on well to pump suction Inspection If it is a shallow well unit, attach a pressure gauge on the suction side. In case of deep well system, install the pressure gauge on the pump. After closing the discharge line valve, apply 30 PSI pressure to the system using an air compressor. Now shut off the compressor. If the system is unable to hold the pressure, there is leakage.             Solution Make all above ground connections tight. You might have to pull piping and repair leakage.

Problem Low level of water in the well.    Inspection Check the depth of the well against the performance of the pump. Also make sure that the ejector of the proper size is used.      Solution Replace the ejector or the pump if undersized.

Problem Combination of the pump and ejector is wrong. Inspection Check the ejector and pump model against the performance charts.   Solution If the ejector is of wrong model, replace it.

Problem Frozen pipes Inspection Check the temperature of the pipe.   Solution Heat the pit or the pump house.

Problem Plugged impeller, or defective or worn pump parts.   Inspection If the delivery is low, it is because of defective or worn impeller or other part of the pump. Therefore, disassemble and inspect the pump.     Solution Repair or replace pump parts.

Problem Plugged ejector.   Inspection Remove and inspect the ejector. Solution Clean the ejector and reinstall it.

Problem Plugged or defective foot valve. Inspection Check the water delivery. If it is low, the foot valve might be partially clogged. If there is no delivery, the foot valve is completely clogged. Pull and inspect the foot valve. Solution Clean or repair the foot valve. Replace if required.