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Filter Press Air Diaphragm Pump Is Erratic

September 12, 2018

Potential Causes

Solutions

Suction line is cloggedInspect and clear. This often happens when the initial slurry mixture of DE and syrup is too thick. The slurry should be soupy.
Mouth of hose is obstructedPull the mouth of the hose away from the floor of the vessel
Check valve balls are sticky or leakingClean or replace
(Here are parts)
Restricted exhaustRemove the restriction
(Detailed Instructions)
Diaphragm is rupturedReplace the diaphragm
(Here are parts)

 

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