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  1. WGH

    Ring of bolts shearing off!

    I would agree that the bolting looks suspect - is the sewage of a saline nature? If so, check that the bolts are compatible. It wouldn't be the first time that bolts of an inappropriate grade had been fitted following a repair and they get severely weakened by corrosion, (galvanics, etc), in a...
  2. WGH

    pump impeller material?

    Gents, Although 316 is used pretty extensively in the pump industry it is still a relatively poor performer cf. to Duplex steel, particularly where corrosion / erosion / abrasion combined wear mechanisms exist. If you can afford the up front costs and downtime is an issue, go for Duplex.

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