Cat Pumps in Johannesburg: Maintenance Tips for Lasting Performance
Dubbed “The pump with nine lives”, Cat Pumps are used in Johannesburg and surrounds by those who value the quality of service provided by this piece of engineering ingenuity. However to keep satisfying the high expectations placed on them, Cat Pumps need to be serviced regularly. The basic service schedule below should be customised according to your pump (since each pump is unique in terms of its use).
Perform These Checks Regularly
Just like a car needs its oil and water checked regularly, so do Cat Pumps in Johannesburg require a little daily maintenance. These routine checks should be performed before use every day and will help to preserve the life of your Cat Pump. They include:
- Identifying water and oil leaks
- Checking the oil level and quality
- Cleaning the filters
The belts and pulley should be examined on a weekly basis for any signs of wear and tear.
The above serve as types of catch-all checks, which could assist in necessitating an oil change, or requiring the replacement of valves and seals. The life-span of the aforementioned can be estimated by the schedules below.
Perform These Checks After…
50 Hours’ Use: An initial oil change. Note: this check should only be done after the first 50 hours of use, since a subsequent oil change is indicated below.
500 Hours’ Use: Cat Pump in Johannesburg should have their second oil change after 500 hours of use. If an oil different to Cat Pumps® petroleum-based hydraulic oil, premium grade or custom blend is used; the amount of hours should be reduced to 300 hours’ use.
1500 Hours’ Use: It is recommended that once your Cat Pump reaches 1500 hours of use, the seals and accessories be inspected for signs of wear and tear. Should none be observed, the pump should be inspected after each successive 500 hours interval.
2000 Hours’ Use: The valves of Cat Pumps are made to last. As such they need to be checked after 2000 hours of use. As with the seals and accessories, subsequent checks after every 500 hours should be performed if no immediate signs of wear are observed. A reduction in the pump’s performance can also serve as an indicator that the valves should be inspected.
The schedule above should serve as a rough guideline only. If a custom schedule is created (based on the environment and use of Cat Pumps in Johannesburg), the daily checks should still be kept in place. This will ensure that your pump operates at optimal efficiency, for longer.
