bronze to stainless impeller, etc.) must be added at the quotation stage. Such upgrades should be pre-planned in advance, not left as an on-the-spot shop decision.
If a job is quoted as a turnkey, removal and reinstallation of the pump, motor, and any site dress-up work should be identified in the original quotation, but listed as a separate item.
Within the next several months, we plan to gather reader feedback, comments and questions, with the objective of developing a Proposed Draft of the Procedure of the Repairs and Upgrades of vertical turbine pumps. Let us know what you think and share your own experience and any issues/challenges you might have encountered (as many others have) in handling these issues. Your input is appreciated - and will contribute to make history. This article is just a brief starting point. Come aboard!
Pumps & Systems , January 2008
