Repair of energy storage water outlet valve

How do I know if my inlet valve is bad?

If valve problems are suspected, the following test will help verify that the inlet valve is indeed the problem. Set the solvent bottle at the same level as the pump and introduce a small air bubble into the intake line. With the pump running under pressure, monitor progress of the bubble up the line.

Can I replace an outlet filter?

However, users may elect to eliminate the outlet filter by substituting an inlet cartridge for an outlet, since for most pumps an ASI inlet valve is interchangeable with the outlet except for the filter. Please consult technical support if you need more information. Inspect the filter on the outlet cartridge whenever you change a pump seal.

How do you clean a syringe valve?

Use a syringe to flush the valve with 50 mL of clean HPLC grade IPA or water. This simple procedure works 90% of the time. If not, then place the valve in 20% nitric acid and sonicate for a maximum of 20 minutes. Follow this by flushing the valve with 50 mL of HPLC grade water (wear safety goggles so you don’t get acid in your eyes!).

What psi should the relief valve be set at?

The relief valve is set by Fluid-o-Tech at 6 bar (88 psi) for the models 1008 and 1108, except for specific request of the customer. For a correct use of the pump, the working pressure should be at least 1 bar (14.5 psi) lower than the set value. The 1006 series should work with back-pressure not lower than 1.5 bar (22 psi).