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Lost $150 on a used pump that looked fine in pictures
I bought a used dredge pump off Facebook Marketplace last month from a guy in Baton Rouge. It looked clean in the photos but when I got it home the wear rings were shot and the impeller had cracks. Ended up spending more on parts than I would have for a refurb unit. Anyone else get burned buying sight unseen?
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miles7987d ago
Yeah, what's the first thing you should check on a used pump if the pics are all you got? I always ask for closeups of the wear rings and impeller before I even bother driving. You can usually spot cracks or uneven wear in decent lighting. Saved myself a few times that way, but it's still a gamble unless the seller is upfront about hours and maintenance history.
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