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Why Replace Not Repair Smaller Pumps

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Many hydraulic pump manufacturers are of the opinion that pumps should not have a single part repaired or replaced. Instead, all parts of the pump should be replaced or a new pump purchased. For this reason, many of these manufacturers don’t complete simple pump repairs and supply parts and pumps to smaller workshops.


Contaminated Pump

Replacing one part of a pump is not a proper fix. Sure, the pump will start working again, but it will most likely be short-lived. Once one part goes, the pump contains contaminated parts that all need replacing.


Replacing all Parts

The cost of replacing all the parts on a small hydraulic pump will be similar to buying a new pump. It’s labour intensive to strip down a pump and replace every part, so it ends up being comparable in price.


Warranty

A quick-fix repair doesn’t usually come with a warranty, but if it does, it will be a limited warranty. The workshop knows the repaired pump has a short working life before another part breaks down.

More often than not, warranties generally exceed the original warranty, sometimes by many thousands of hours and most components are re-built to exacting specifications. It is also important to be mindful that the working life is equal to that of the original equipment manufacturers’ specifications.


False Economies

A hydraulic pump repaired on the cheap may only work for another few hundred hours before another part breaks down. The machine then sits idle again, the second time in a matter of months. By replacing or completely overhauling the pump gives the owner peace of mind that they’ll achieve the maximum number of hours out of the pump.

If you have a hydraulic pump that needs repairs, it's best to seek guidance from experts or agencies who can provide you with more information, before you make any further decisions. 
Location: Perth WA, Australia

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