How To Prevent Water Pump Failure

The engine water pump of engineering machinery is an important component responsible for controlling coolant circulation and reducing engine temperature. However, due to some mechanical equipment working in harsh natural environments and irregular use and maintenance by users. These engine water pumps often experience malfunctions, such as ice build-up. In this article, MyMROmarts will introduce some methods to prevent water pump failure and water pump freezing, to help you better maintain your engine water pump.

How To Prevent Water Pump Failure

The most basic way to prevent water pump failure is to regularly maintain and inspect the water pump. Regularly check the sealing of the engine water pump, the wear of the bearings, and whether the connecting pipes of the water pump are loose. Depending on the specific inspection conditions, consider whether to replace new seals and bearings.

The basic work to prevent water pump failure is to regularly clean the cooling system, monitor the temperature of the coolant, and prevent vibration and impact of mechanical equipment. You can regularly clean the sediments and impurities in the cooling system to prevent them from blocking the inlet and outlet of the water pump and affecting the flow of coolant in the water pump. Too high or too low coolant temperature will put pressure on the water pump and affect the cooling effect of the water pump on the engine and other diesel engine parts. Therefore, it is necessary to keep the coolant temperature within a normal range and adjust it according to different working environments. Mechanical equipment usually works under difficult conditions, which will produce large vibrations and impact forces, which will have a negative impact on the water pump. Therefore, you can use cushioning devices and vibration-damping materials to reduce vibration and impact on the water pump.

How To Protect Water Pump From Freezing

Use Coolant

In cold climates, adding an appropriate amount of coolant to the water pump can effectively prevent the water pump from freezing. This is because antifreeze is added to the coolant, which can effectively prevent the water pump from freezing at low temperatures.

Heating Element

In colder areas, heating elements can also be installed to maintain the temperature of the water pump and pump circuit. This method can be achieved through electric heating or the use of a hot water circulation system. The heating element can effectively prevent the water pump from freezing and ensure the normal operation of the mechanical equipment.

Avoid Lengthy Downtime

In low-temperature weather, mechanical equipment should try to avoid long downtime. If the mechanical equipment needs to be shut down, try to drain the water pump at this time to prevent residual moisture from causing the water pump to freeze. In addition, if conditions permit, the starter motor starts the engine and keeps the mechanical equipment in running condition. This keeps the water pump and coolant warm and prevents freezing.