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Re: foot valve selection
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Bob Harrison <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Sun, 12 Jul 2009 17:01:17 -0500
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Charlie wrote:
the other problem is a
> worn stator as a progressive cavity pump will self prime if the stator is 
> in good shape providing the packing on the shaft is not leaking.

I had a progressive cavity pump  not priming as it should this year with a 
small leak in the bottom part of the inspection plate gasket. The pump is 
old and I have had small leaks there before and the pump would prime but was 
barely pumping. I replaced the gasket and back up to speed.

bob 

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