Author Topic: pump leaking (Read 6039 times)

alifreddy · « **on:** September 22, 2013, 09:30:06 AM »

after using my processor for about a month the pump is leaking when I turn it on to circulate bio. it looks like its coming out of a little hole.

It leaks only a little. I put a bucket under to collect and is pumping most of the liquid around. I had some solid jelly type koh in the bottom of processor after last batch so I put a litre or 2 of methanol in the processor then drained it off.

Tony · « **Reply #1 on:** September 22, 2013, 09:59:29 AM »

Sounds like the shaft seal has failed. What pump is it?

alifreddy · « **Reply #2 on:** September 22, 2013, 12:53:58 PM »

not sure can take a pic all numbers rubbed off

alifreddy · « **Reply #3 on:** September 22, 2013, 06:49:21 PM »

can it be repaired and will it get worse want to make enough bio between now and end of october so not making bio in colder months

julianf · « **Reply #4 on:** September 22, 2013, 08:25:44 PM »

an unknown pump, with an unknown fault?

can it be repaired, and will it get worse?

best guess - unknown.

Jmg · « **Reply #5 on:** September 22, 2013, 09:32:20 PM »

My best guess is
1 possibly
2 probably
3 unlikely

Tony · « **Reply #6 on:** September 23, 2013, 12:08:43 AM »

In this case your best bet is to have it apart to see which seal is leaking and replace it.

alifreddy · « **Reply #7 on:** September 23, 2013, 12:06:05 PM »

showed pump to my builder and he said its just a gasket. so we will take it apart and maybe just make a gasket he said

BANDIT2 · « **Reply #8 on:** September 23, 2013, 01:39:52 PM »

Doupt it but good luck.

therecklessengineer · « **Reply #9 on:** September 23, 2013, 02:05:38 PM »

A photo of said pump, with a closeup of the leaking bit would enable us to diagnose it properly...

whatarascal · « **Reply #10 on:** September 23, 2013, 03:13:47 PM »

I reckon the builder will probably know best

willbuild · « **Reply #11 on:** September 23, 2013, 03:28:36 PM »

might have to agree with you.

oakwoodtv · « **Reply #12 on:** September 23, 2013, 03:47:25 PM »

Can we fix it yes we can

willbuild · « **Reply #13 on:** September 23, 2013, 07:49:46 PM »

did i mention that i'm a builder. got some no more nails in the van, that will fix it

Rotary-Motion · « **Reply #14 on:** September 23, 2013, 08:18:39 PM »

i once sealed a leek in a petrol tank with nail varnish

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