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The sump is a tank (reservoir) at the bottom of the engine which contains lubricating oil. When the engine is switched off, the warm lubricating oil at the top of the engine, seeps back into the sump by gravity, ready for future lubricating use when the engine is running again.
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What is the function of drain plug in lubricating system?
The removing of the drain plug allows the dirty oil to be drained, the sump to be washed with paraffin or other cleaning solution to remove residue, and for clean, fresh lubricating oil to be put into the sump.
What is the Function of dipstick in lubricating system?
To monitor fluid level.
What is liquid slugging of the compressor?
Large quantities of liquid refrigerant enter the compressor and then mix with the lubricating oil in the compressors sump.
What function does oil have in a car engine?
Cleaning, cooling, lubricating
What stores carry sump pumps and approximately what is the cost?
You do not need a plumber to install or maintain a sump pumping system. As long as you provide adequate exhaust for the pump to take its water to, there should be no complications with a sump system.
What is Sump Pump Repair and why do I need it?
You would need a sump pump repair if the sump pump in your basement is not pumping out water. The purpose of a sump pump is to drain excess water that is part of your waterproofing system.
What are the two methods employed for lubricating 4 cycle engines?
splash system and pump system
What is the function of the lacrimal gland?
In charge of lubricating, cleansing, moisturizing the eye, as well as serving as an antibacterial
What is Gravity Feeding?
gravity feed lubrication is when the lubricant is pumped to the top of the object needing lubrication, and falls on top of the object, covering it and lubricating it. An example would be a wet sump car engine.
What is gravity feed lubrication?
gravity feed lubrication is when the lubricant is pumped to the top of the object needing lubrication, and falls on top of the object, covering it and lubricating it. An example would be a wet sump car engine.
Can you run your basement shower drain to your sump which then pumps to your septic system Do you have to plumb the drain to your grinder pump?
The sump should work as long as you have a strainer in the shower
Will a sump system stop the utility room floor drain from overflowing?
Not necessarily
