Baseplate Leveling
Baseplate Leveling
(OP)
What is the real reason behind establishing a perfectly level (2 mils/ft) pump baseplate? I totally understand the reasoning for the tight tolerances on alignmnet but, functionally, if you achieve proper shaft alginment, soft foot, and pipe strain, why does it matter if the baseplate isn't perfectly level?





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Johnny Pellin
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An installation spec. should be specific and say, the mounting pads should be level with +- tolerance, however this should be used with some discretion as the most important aspect is the pump / driven alignment.
It is a capital mistake to theorise before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts. (Sherlock Holmes - A Scandal in Bohemia.)
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I get what you're saying. These tolerances are really installation specifications; guidelines for construction contractor to owner/user agreements. Not mandatory, but beneficial in establishing proper soft leg and alignment.
To achieve this on a poorly leveled base plate would be tedious, but if you say you can do it, with minimal effort, then why bother with having a level baseplate, if the one you have now causes no issues.
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It is a capital mistake to theorise before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts. (Sherlock Holmes - A Scandal in Bohemia.)
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I thank everyone for their input. Problem solved!
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