Refurbished Pumps Types and Styles

Evaluate refurbished pumps types and styles to find the best pump for your needs
By Tara McClendon, Freelance Writer/Editor Tara McClendon You can find refurbished pumps for nearly every purpose your business might need. Most manufacturers classify the pumps by the type of materials the pump can move. In most cases, the type of material will determine the type of pump you need. If you need to move gas, for example, you'll want to look into refurbished gasoline pumps.

Identifying your needs will help you narrow the choices for refurbished or used pumps. Once you know the main category for your pump, you'll want to look at the subcategories. For example, there are three main types of refurbished heat pumps for sale.

1. Determine the types of used vacuum pumps.

2. Consider buying refurbished heat pumps.

3. Save money with used concrete pumps.

Find used vacuum pumps

Vacuum pumps are common items that you will find in inventory of used industrial pumps. These pumps move air, water, acids, vapor and solvents. The different types of pumps have specific components that can handle exposure to the materials you need to pump.
Try:  Edwards Vacuum sells refurbished vacuum pumps at list prices of 35% less than new ones. It also provides a datasheet that you can download on its refurbished equipment. US Vacuum Pumps provides information on the different types of vacuum pumps. Choices include dry vacuum pumps, rotary vane vacuum pumps and liquid ring vacuum pumps.

Shop for refurbished heat pumps

Manufacturers usually certify a used heat pump, so you'll know that you are getting a product that will last. Most heat pumps move air through a home or a business to warm the interior atmosphere. The layout of the space you want to heat will determine the type of pump you need. The other factor affecting this type of pump is whether or not you need the pump to actually generate the heat as opposed to simply moving air.
Try:  Energy Right provides links with more information and definition for the three main types of heat pumps in use today. Use the links to find out more on air source, duel-fuel and geothermal heat pumps. The IEA Heat Pump Centre, an international organization, provides information on refurbished pumps types and styles with a special focus on heat pumps.

Pour concrete with used concrete pumps

With used concrete pumps, you have a variety of options available. Boom pumps usually come on trucks and handle a larger capacity than other types of pumps. Line pumps are versatile and portable, making them a better choice for smaller jobs. Separate placing booms are pumps that you can use without the truck.
Try:  ConcreteNetwork.com gives an overview of boom and line pumps and separate placing booms used for pumping concrete. You'll also find other information on the types and styles of concrete pumps. UsedConcretePumps.com helps you find used concrete pumps. Use the site's search engine to locate pumps by manufacturer, price or boom length.