Refurbished Pumps
Tips & Advice to help you make your decision on Refurbished Pumps
Many pump manufacturers and distributors sell refurbished pumps along with their new inventory. These pumps can cost your small business less, but have been repaired in some manner prior to purchase. This may indicate future problems, though most manufacturers stand behind their refurbished products.
Ask about refurbished inventory when looking to add new pumps to your business. Specifically, ask about what types of products require refurbishing and what warrantees or guarantees apply to the refurbished product. Dealers should have no problem explaining potential problems and the corrections made by the company prior to sale or rental to your business.
Unlike other refurbished products, a failed pump can cost your business a lot of money. Refurbished pumps used for emergency situations such as floods or other natural disasters should be checked by a qualified repair professional prior to installation. Less urgent situations could still incur heavy labor or service costs if a pump fails unexpectedly.
Pumps are used in a variety of businesses, from commercial and industrial water control to emergency services and transport. The technologies used in the pump industry constantly change as new materials and effective construction techniques are discovered. Business.com remains a great source for the latest information on refurbished pumps and other tools for your business.
Refurbished Pumps Types and Styles
Evaluate refurbished pumps types and styles to find the best pump for your needsBy 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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