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3 reasons to choose a high quality pump
Product News Monday, December 7, 2015: Liquid Movers
When shopping for a Sliding Vane pump in South Africa, it can sometimes be quite tempting to go for one of the dirt-cheap Asian pumps that seem to be filling the market nowadays. After all, any way a company can save money is always good for their bottom line. But is it? Going cheap on important equipment like pumps is a huge mistake. Here are three reasons why you should make a wise investment and purchase the highest possible quality.
- Cheap pumps don’t come with the same research behind them
When a company like Blackmer looks to develop a new pump for their range, they spend a lot of man-hours and resources developing a pump that works well. They have teams of people whose job it is to ensure the pumps pass quality control tests, stand the test of time and withstand corrosion and other elements. Cheaper manufacturers see these products and how well they work, and essentially, rip them off. These cheap copies haven’t had the same research behind them.
- Established pump brands come with years of expertise
There is a reason why some brands have been around for decades. They make pumps that have proven to work well and last long. With the many decades behind them, they have a lot of invaluable experience. And it certainly shows. When you pay a bit extra for a high quality pump, you are paying for that expertise.
- Cheap equipment will cost you in the long run
It may save you some money to go cheap now, but when your pump starts to fail after a very short period of time, you will find yourself having to fork out money for repairs, and eventually replacement. Don’t forget the cost of down time! Cheaper pumps also usually don’t have the same amount of quality standards for servicing and repairs, so you may end up having to use a less-than-reputable repair company. After this proves to be an expensive exercise, it will soon become clear that an initial bigger investment of a high quality pump will yield years of great performance, saving you in the long run.
At AquaPump, one of our primary products is the Blackmer Sliding Vane pump, used for fuel transfer in depots and on road tankers, AKA the Blackmer TXD2.5A. So often we encounter cheap knock-offs of this product, to the point where we are now converting customers back to the real thing. The proof is in the pudding: the genuine pumps are cheaper to own, last longer and perform better, even after years of operation.
When you’re ready to invest in the best quality sliding vane pumps on the market, contact us today. AquaPump stocks and services a range of quality products including sliding vane pumps, gear pumps, oil-free compressors, flow meters and much more. Contact us today!
