No cost, no registration, no passwords -- just aloha, fun & authoritative answers
(as an eBay Partner & Amazon Affiliate we earn from qualifying purchases)

Where the
world gathers for metal finishing
Q&As since 1989

-----

Chlorinated water pump

What metals would be best suited for a centrifugal pump handling chlorinated swimming pool water. Would Alloy 20 be good?

Ralf G. Toennies
- Seabrook, Texas

Ralf,

Whereas Alloy 20 might well work, why in the heck would you want to use an expensive pump material?

What about asking the swimming pool Companies what THEY use and prefer ... after all, the chlorine in a pool is terribly dilute.

For longevity I'd choose CPVC ... but maybe the mag drive PP pumps would be suitable.

Food for thought ... possibly ABS would be OK but I'm unsure if they make proper centrifugal pumps from that material but do make, I believe, ABS sump pumps.

Cheers!

Freeman Newton [deceased]
(It is our sad duty to advise that Freeman passed away
April 21, 2012. R.I.P. old friend).

(No "dead threads" here! If this page isn't currently on the Hotline your Q, A, or Comment will restore it)

Q, A, or Comment on THIS thread -or- Start a NEW Thread

Disclaimer: It's not possible to fully diagnose a finishing problem or the hazards of an operation via these pages. All information presented is for general reference and does not represent a professional opinion nor the policy of an author's employer. The internet is largely anonymous & unvetted; some names may be fictitious and some recommendations might be harmful.

If you are seeking a product or service related to metal finishing, please check these Directories: