Right, so the other day in the workshop, I ran into a bit of a pickle. Had this task that involved moving some pretty harsh liquid from one container to another. Not water, mind you, this stuff eats through things. My old trusty pump, well, it wasn’t so trusty anymore. It basically gave up the ghost right when I needed it. Probably the acid got to its innards.
So, I needed a replacement, specifically something that wouldn’t just dissolve. An acid proof pump, that’s what the situation called for. Finding one wasn’t super easy, not like grabbing a standard water pump off the shelf. Had to look around a bit, talked to a supplier I know. Didn’t want anything too fancy or massive, just something reliable for the small batches I handle.
Getting it Set Up
Finally got my hands on one. Looked different, mostly heavy-duty plastic or something similar. Felt solid, which was a good sign. Getting it hooked up was the next step. Thought it’d be simple, just swap it in. Nope.
- The fittings were slightly different from the old pump. Had to rummage around for adapters.
- Getting the hoses to seal properly was a pain. Had a couple of small drips at first, and with the stuff I’m pumping, even small drips are a big no-no. Tightened everything down extra carefully.
- Priming it took a bit of fiddling. These things sometimes need a little coaxing to get going.
Spent a good hour messing with it, making sure everything was secure and leak-free. Safety first, especially with corrosive liquids. Double-checked all the connections. Wore my gloves and goggles the whole time, obviously.
The Moment of Truth
Okay, setup complete. Time to actually see if this thing worked. Switched it on. It made a bit of noise, a steady hum, nothing alarming. Watched the liquid start moving through the clear hose. Relief! It was actually pumping the nasty stuff without any fuss.
I ran it for a good while, transferring the amount I needed. Kept a close eye on the pump body and the connections. No leaks, no weird noises, no signs of distress. It just did its job. Compared to the old metal one that eventually failed, this plastic-bodied pump seemed much better suited for the task.
So, yeah. The acid proof pump is installed and working. Solved my problem. Took a bit more effort than I first thought, especially getting the connections right, but it’s running smoothly now. Definitely the right tool for this specific job. Just gotta remember these specialized bits of kit sometimes need a bit more patience during setup.