by SprayWorks Equipment | Mar 12, 2022 | Transfer Pump
Always grease your transfer pumps before putting them into your material drum. By pre-greasing the pump, you make it much easier to swap drums and don’t risk damaging the pump when it won’t come out of the drum!
by John Davidson | Mar 1, 2022 | Hoses, Proportioners & Reactors, Spray Guns, Transfer Pump
Avoid unnecessary down time by performing maintenance checks before you start your day. It is easier to perform these checks while the system is cool and pressure free. Taking this step saves you downtime later if something was wrong.
by SprayWorks Equipment | Jan 12, 2022 | Material, Transfer Pump
Having the right transfer pump for your material is important for success. Not all pumps are the same. When looking at transfer pumps, look for a pump that can handle the materials you use, is easy to clean and can fit into the drum size you need. When in doubt, check...
by Dave Penta | Aug 1, 2021 | Material, Transfer Pump
When using your transfer pump a variety of issues can occur, the most common being running out of material. As soon as the pump runs out of material, it will cavitate from loss of fluid trying to pump air and most often run wild until the operator shuts it...
by Dave Penta | Jul 1, 2021 | Proportioners & Reactors, Transfer Pump
What you need to know before changing hydraulic oil is when operating in ambient temperature recommendations of 0 to 90°F (-17 to 32°C) frequency is about 1000 hours or 12 months, whichever comes first and/or in 90°F and above (32°C and above) 500 hours or 6 months,...
by Dave Penta | Jul 28, 2020 | Transfer Pump
As a general rule, the shaft area of your Graco T3 Pump should be checked, cleaned and lubricated every three to six months. When you get a new T3 Pump and during these checks, run about 20 gallons of material. Afterwards, tighten the packing nut by hand and then use...
