Weir Pump Repair

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April 16, 2013

The data plate was from one of these four Weir pumps which are pumping mains water, but are sited in a very acidic area, which is why the data plate had corroded so badly.

Here’s the pump pre-repair:

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Here’s the corroded data plate:

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The Weir pump undergoing a Hydrostatic pressure test (1.5 times it’s normal working pressure) after having been fitted with a new WEG electric motor (off the shelf), a new locally manufactured stub shaft and a 40mm Type 52 mechanical seal which was also a stock item.

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