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Category: Identify pump suction port

How to identify pump suction port and discharge port?

One of the most common questions we receive is which port is the suction of the pump?

To many first time pump owners or DIY handymen the task of installing a water pump can seem daunting.

Here we are trying to assist everyone in understanding which part of the pump is what.

How to determine what type or size of pump one needs to purchase for a specific application.

What to look out for when preparing to do your installation.

How to troubleshoot problems when the pump fails or does not operate adequately.

Identify pump suction port and discharge port

When looking at a basic Pedrollo centrifugal pump, the port on the end  of the pump casing is the suction port. The port on the vertical is the discharge port.

Identifying sucton and discharge ports
How to recognise the Water pump suction and discharge ports

We trust this will assist the first time installer to identify the suction and discharge port of a centrifugal pump.

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