Our 2001 engine has a Hale Q flo 1,250 pump being rebuilt. The mechanical seal gave out. In disassembling the pump they found several tablespoons of sand. The claim is being made that we must be drafting gravel and that why the pump died an early death.
Our 1990 engine with a similar Hale pump without the mechanical seal has never had a problem. Never had any leaks or other issues. Both engines have relatively low hours and both draft from the same dry hydrants as necessary. Pumps are flushed after use but for some reason the sand in the newer pump did not flush away.
We suspect a design flaw or failure with the mechanical seal. Has anyone else experienced premature problems with their Hale pumps?
Our 1990 engine with a similar Hale pump without the mechanical seal has never had a problem. Never had any leaks or other issues. Both engines have relatively low hours and both draft from the same dry hydrants as necessary. Pumps are flushed after use but for some reason the sand in the newer pump did not flush away.
We suspect a design flaw or failure with the mechanical seal. Has anyone else experienced premature problems with their Hale pumps?
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