Pumps Don't Introduce Oxygen
If you've been told that your pump is the source of dissolved oxygen (D.O.) pickup, you're not alone. Pumps are often blamed when D.O. levels increase during product transfer, but...
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How to Bypass the Potentiometer on a KBDA VFD
If your KBDA VFD is changing the RPM without any input, it is most likely caused by a damaged potentiometer. There are two fixes: installing a new display board and...
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The different types of VFD's sold by CPE Systems Inc.
A Variable Frequency Drive (also known as VFD, AC Drive, or Inverter) is a controller that runs and monitors your pump’s motor.
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How To Reduce Cavitation in Centrifugal Pumps
Cavitation occurs when fluctuations in the pressure of a liquid causes it to drop below then rise above its vapor pressure, resulting in the formation and collapse of gaseous vapor...
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The Differences Between A Positive Displacement Pump And A Centrifugal Pump
The centrifugal pump has a different working principle than a positive displacement pump. A centrifugal pump transfers...
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Expanding a Plate Heat Exchanger
One great feature of plate and frame heat exchangers from CPE systems is that they are often expandable, allowing you to increase the number of plates, and in so doing...
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Benefits of Using a Flexible Impeller Pump
A Flexible Impeller Pump or flexible vane pump is a type of Positive Displacement pump that moves fluid from the suction inlet by essentially trapping a specific...
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HOW TO DO A SEAL CHANGE ON OUR C+100 PUMP
Centrifugal pumps most common complaint is leakage. Excessive leakage often has to do with the seal. So, in this video, we are going to show you how to do a...
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What is the difference between single phase and three phase power? What is the advantage of three phase over a single phase pump?
Buildings are typically wired with either three phase or single phase power. Three phase and single phase refer to the number of waves (phases) of current being delivered, this can...
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Selecting a pump seal kit
Changing a pump seal is essential to keeping a healthy, functioning pump; it is akin to changing the oil in your car. When selecting a pump seal kit it is...
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Common Myths About Brew Pumps
Over the years, we've all heard some bizarre pump myths. Some brewers still avoid using pumps for fear of damaging their product. We're here to dispel some common myths about...
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Comparing CB+ Seal Kits
Not all internal pump seals are created equal. We were unimpressed with the standard issue CB+ seal, so we decided to offer a better one. The CB+ pump features an...
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How Do Air Operated Double Diaphragm Pumps Work?
You’ve seen them about, and maybe you’ve asked yourself, “What on earth is that?”. Air Operated Double Diaphragm (AODD) pumps are a strange beast, featuring neither motor nor pump head....
