It is hard to live without water; a permanent source of water was given high importance for development of human civilization. In earlier days, people used to fetch water from wells or bring water from ponds and river. Fetching water in this manner is an effort consuming task. Till a few centuries back this was a routine but laborious task. As science evolved and society evolved with all-round development engineers and scientists have made a modern device known as the water pump. Today, these water pumps have been revised and improved over the decades.
Function of water pump
Water Pump is a novel way of producing water. They are powered by an electric motor that drives via centrifugal system as an impeller. They are driven by a belt connected with the crankshaft of the engine. Fluid is circulated via a pump that flows with cylinder head to the radiator and then finally backs to the pump.
For this machine to work properly, some maintenance is required regularly. To get an optimal maintenance you need to follow a checklist that may cut your expense. In this article, some guidelines have been provided that help to keep your pump functioning efficiently. These guidelines prevent the machine from rusting and other common problems. Proper maintenance also reduces the energy consumption costs and increases pumping efficiency. Here are some of the tips to keep the machine in good working condition.
Regular maintenance
Make a written or mental checklist for maintaining the pump. Use that checklist to assess the status of the pump functioning. Such a habit will help in good performance of the motor. Regularly examine the pump for excessive wear and tear fissure and leakages. If you check regularly you can resolve the issue before it becomes big, you kind of nip the issue in the bud. Such systematic maintenance can prevent heavy damage to the pump.
Protect the Pump from exposure to elements:
Where possible protect the pump from exposure to excessive sun light and from rain. Install the pump on a raises platform to prevent the motor from getting water logged. Ideally create a permanent structure to house the pump, if that is not possible at least create a temporary structure.
Replace parts that get worn out due to usage
Many water pumps have a bush that gets worn out with time. Some water pumps belts that don’t fit properly after working for many months or years. Sometimes, the electric cables develop lose connections or get worn out and need to be replaced. Doing this in a timely manner not only helps maintain efficiency but also increase life of the equipment.
Give the pump a break, avoid excessive continuous usage
Monitor the stress on the water pump during extended usage. Especially watch out for the heat being generated. Ensure the pump is in a well ventilated condition to enable the heat to be discharged away from it.
Don’t run in dry condition
One of the main reasons for water pump failure is when it is not switched off when there is no more water left to pump. Running it in this dry state for an extended condition can cause damage to the engine.