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TECHNICAL GUIDE · 12 AUG 2026

ISG vertical vs ISW horizontal inline pump: installation differences to check

Compare ISG vertical and ISW horizontal inline centrifugal pumps by footprint, service access, piping support and clean-liquid duty.

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TECHNICAL GUIDE · 12 AUG 2026

When does a metering pump need a back-pressure valve, relief valve or pulsation dampener?

Decide when a metering pump installation needs a back-pressure valve, relief valve, pulsation dampener, filter or calibration column.

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TECHNICAL GUIDE · 12 AUG 2026

Why a ZW self-priming sewage pump does not prime

A practical troubleshooting flow for a ZW self-priming sewage pump that will not prime, loses prime or delivers insufficient flow.

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TECHNICAL GUIDE · 11 AUG 2026

CQB-F fluoroplastic vs stainless magnetic pump: how to choose

Compare CQB-F fluoroplastic and stainless-steel magnetic pump wetted materials using the liquid, concentration, temperature, contaminants and operating duty.

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TECHNICAL GUIDE · 11 AUG 2026

How to control AODD pump flow without unstable operation

Control air-operated diaphragm pump flow with a stable air supply, correct suction piping, realistic backpressure and measured operating conditions.

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TECHNICAL GUIDE · 11 AUG 2026

Why a progressive cavity pump must not run dry and how to protect it

Learn why dry running damages a progressive cavity pump and how level, flow, temperature, torque and operating procedures protect the rotor-stator interface.

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TECHNICAL GUIDE · 09 AUG 2026

How to select a magnetic drive pump for chemical service

How to select a magnetic drive pump by chemical compatibility, flow, head, temperature, solids, specific gravity, vapor pressure and dry-running risk.

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TECHNICAL GUIDE · 08 AUG 2026

CDLF stainless steel multistage pump selection

Select a CDLF vertical stainless steel multistage pump for boosting, filtration, circulation and clean-liquid duties.

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TECHNICAL GUIDE · 08 AUG 2026

When is a diaphragm pump the right choice?

Choose an air-operated or electric diaphragm pump by liquid, solids, viscosity, flow, pressure, installation and safety requirements.

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