Episode 60: To Repair or Replace? Aftermarket Considerations with Charles Graves of Hydro
Charles Graves of Hydro Parts Solutions in Tomball, Texas, joins the Pumps & Systems podcast for some aftermarket talk. This podcast is sponsored by Hydro. Visit them on the web at www.hydroinc.com. What is a legacy pump and what are the big challenges of upgrading one? At what point is it better to replace than repair the original part? What are the considerations there? What challenges are there when a part comes in from somewhere? How are supply chain issues affecting replacement parts? What is reverse engineering and what can be accomplished with this? After reverse engineering a product, what do you guys do next? What is 3-D printing and how does 3-D printing work? Message podcast host Drew Champlin at dchamplin@cahabamedia.com.