Don't let your trash pumps down: proper trash pump maintenance will help ensure they're always there when you need them.(Dewatering: Pumps)

From: Equipment Today Magazine | Date: March 1, 2006| Author: Lescohier, Jenny | Copyright information

A trash pump's life is not glamorous. In fact, you would be hard pressed to find a piece of equipment whose duties are more humble. Because the nature of their work requires them to take a lot of abuse, trash pumps can use a little TLC to achieve the longest and most productive life.

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