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Most people never consider the components of a pump until one breaks. If you are not getting water or your basement is flooded, you might know that something is wrong with the pump - but you have no idea what you're looking at. In this blog, we will break down the parts of a submersible sewage pump to give you a better understanding of how a pump is constructed how the parts fit together to move fluid.  Why should you be able to identify pump repair parts As with any other piece of mechanical equipment, familiarity with the components can help you understand proper functioning, assist you in diagnosing potential problems and enable you to repair the pump yourself, should you be so inclined. Plus, a little extra knowledge never hurt anybody. Pump Components A pump is composed of two main parts: the volute and the motor. A volute is the curved casing that receives the fluid. The fluid’s rate of flow decreases while the flow pressure increases. (more…)