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[*] posted on 7-8-2015 at 09:27
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Dear Friends I don't know if there is the right place for me to post my issu or not , sorry but I need your help.

I accidentally attached my vacuum pomp to water hose and it sucked half a liter of water :-( , Do U think I might have killed my vacuum pomp ? its an oil vacuum type.

I feel so anxious Plz help me .
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[*] posted on 7-8-2015 at 09:33


Have you tried turning the pomp on, or is it still wet? You probably want it to dry, then try turning it on to see if it still works. Since you're asking, I'm guessing you haven't tested whether the pomp still works?



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[*] posted on 7-8-2015 at 09:45


Yes . Its oil mixed with water so I discarded the mixture and I want to provide new oil for it .
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[*] posted on 7-8-2015 at 09:50


The first thing you need to do before turning it on is to change the oil. These types of pumps cause the input to come in contact with the oil, so the oil is likely quite wet. Avoid running the pump with wet oil. The water can cause corrosion to various parts of the vacuum pump over extended periods of time and thus cause it to malfunction. After changing the oil, I would run the pump for a while then change the oil again to remove any water remaining in the pump.



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[*] posted on 7-8-2015 at 10:56


Definitely change the oil before putting this pomp in such a circumstance.



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[*] posted on 7-8-2015 at 11:05


You guys are making me doubt my sanity here. Pomp was a typo... wasn't it? I know we aren't talking about "ceremony and splendid display, especially at a public event."
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[*] posted on 7-8-2015 at 11:12


Whatever you do don't google it : your mind got it right, and is intact.



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[*] posted on 7-8-2015 at 12:33


Quote: Originally posted by gdflp  
The first thing you need to do before turning it on is to change the oil. These types of pumps cause the input to come in contact with the oil, so the oil is likely quite wet. Avoid running the pump with wet oil. The water can cause corrosion to various parts of the vacuum pump over extended periods of time and thus cause it to malfunction. After changing the oil, I would run the pump for a while then change the oil again to remove any water remaining in the pump.


I opened the gasket and discard the wet oil then I dried all parts inside the gasket and now for better result I put them in a safe place so they can dry completely , tomorrow I will put them back inside the gasket and then I will use new oil for it . Do U think I am doing right ?
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[*] posted on 7-8-2015 at 12:35


Quote: Originally posted by aga  
Definitely change the oil before putting this pomp in such a circumstance.


I'll do , But I fear maybe the few seconds it worked with wet oil it may be damaged its internal parts , I opened it completely and I think there was no sign of damage .
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Quote: Originally posted by MrHomeScientist  
You guys are making me doubt my sanity here. Pomp was a typo... wasn't it? I know we aren't talking about "ceremony and splendid display, especially at a public event."


U are right Sir . accept my apologizes.
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[*] posted on 7-8-2015 at 12:38


Quote: Originally posted by aga  
Whatever you do don't google it : your mind got it right, and is intact.


In fact I googled it before I Share my problem with U guys U know the solutions on google was not satisfying , :-)
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[*] posted on 7-8-2015 at 12:59


The sheer speed of the posts marks you as Another already seen Identity.

Please stick to one - it is much simpler.



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