--- title: Pump Industry Insights | Crest Pump Blog | Pump Tips description: Pump Tips | The latest in chemical, mag drive, & industrial pump technologies. Expert articles, pump selection tips, & maintenance advice. image: https://www.crestpumps.co.uk/hubfs/Crest%20Pumps%20Logo%202017%20OUTLINES%20-%20Copy-1.jpg --- ![Oil and gas industry](https://www.crestpumps.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Website/Banners/Oil%20and%20gas%20industry.webp?width=300&name=Oil%20and%20gas%20industry.webp) # Pump Industry Insights | Crest Knowledge Hub - [Show all](https://www.crestpumps.co.uk/resources/blog) - [AODD pumps](https://www.crestpumps.co.uk/resources/blog/tag/aodd-pumps) - [ATEX](https://www.crestpumps.co.uk/resources/blog/tag/atex) - [Data Centre Cooling](https://www.crestpumps.co.uk/resources/blog/tag/data-centre-cooling) - [Drum Pumps](https://www.crestpumps.co.uk/resources/blog/tag/drum-pumps) - [FAQs](https://www.crestpumps.co.uk/resources/blog/tag/faqs) - [Gear Pumps](https://www.crestpumps.co.uk/resources/blog/tag/gear-pumps) - [Liquid Ring Vacuum Pumps](https://www.crestpumps.co.uk/resources/blog/tag/liquid-ring-vacuum-pumps) - [Mag Drive Pumps](https://www.crestpumps.co.uk/resources/blog/tag/mag-drive-pumps) - [Mech Sealed Pumps](https://www.crestpumps.co.uk/resources/blog/tag/mech-sealed-pumps) - [Peristaltic Pumps](https://www.crestpumps.co.uk/resources/blog/tag/peristaltic-pumps) - [Pump Cavitation](https://www.crestpumps.co.uk/resources/blog/tag/pump-cavitation) - [Pump Tips](https://www.crestpumps.co.uk/resources/blog/tag/pump-tips) - [Slurry Pumps](https://www.crestpumps.co.uk/resources/blog/tag/slurry-pumps) - [Technical Articles](https://www.crestpumps.co.uk/resources/blog/tag/technical-articles) - [Vertical Immersible Pumps](https://www.crestpumps.co.uk/resources/blog/tag/vertical-immersible-pumps) Show allAODD pumpsATEXData Centre CoolingDrum PumpsFAQsGear PumpsLiquid Ring Vacuum PumpsMag Drive PumpsMech Sealed PumpsPeristaltic PumpsPump CavitationPump TipsSlurry PumpsTechnical ArticlesVertical Immersible Pumps This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. [ September 2025 ## 6 Upgrades that Cut Costs & Boost Reliability Transform Your Pumping Efficiency: 6 Upgrades that Cut Costs and Boost Reliability Pumps ... Start Reading ](https://www.crestpumps.co.uk/resources/blog/6-upgrades-that-cut-costs-and-boost-reliability)[ June 2025 ## How to select the right pump for acid and alkali handling Handling acidic and alkaline solutions in industrial processes demands precision and the ... Start Reading ](https://www.crestpumps.co.uk/resources/blog/how-to-select-the-right-pump-for-acid-and-alkali-handling)[ June 2025 ## Common Chemical Pump Issues & PFA Lined Pump Solutions In chemical processing, the challenges of handling aggressive and corrosive liquids are ... Start Reading ](https://www.crestpumps.co.uk/resources/blog/common-chemical-pump-issues-pfa-lined-pump-solutions)[ March 2025 ## 10 Tips for good piping practice Here at Crest we want to ensure that our pumps are always working at their most efficient ... Start Reading ](https://www.crestpumps.co.uk/resources/blog/10-tips-for-good-piping-practice)[ March 2025 ## Selecting pumps for fume scrubber applications Wet fume scrubbers are in use in several industries. As well as on board to remove ... Start Reading ](https://www.crestpumps.co.uk/resources/blog/selecting-pumps-for-fume-scrubber-applications)[ March 2025 ## Saving energy protecting the environment At Crest, we are acutely aware of the pressing need to protect the environment at every ... Start Reading ](https://www.crestpumps.co.uk/resources/blog/saving-energy-protecting-the-environment)[ March 2025 ## Pump Misalignment Proper alignment of a pump shaft with the driver can reduce vibration and significantly ... Start Reading ](https://www.crestpumps.co.uk/resources/blog/pump-misalignment)[ March 2025 ## My pump can't run dry! With over 40 years of experience in the pump industry we have seen a few instances where ... Start Reading ](https://www.crestpumps.co.uk/resources/blog/my-pump-cant-run-dry)[ March 2025 ## How to increase your pump efficiency with our UK built chemical pumps When selecting larger pumps for capacities over 100m3/hr there are many factors to take ... Start Reading ](https://www.crestpumps.co.uk/resources/blog/how-to-increase-your-pump-efficiency-with-our-uk-built-chemical-pumps)[ March 2025 ## How to ensure a long life for your mechanical seal Mechanical seals continue to be the number one cause of chemical pump downtime. This is ... Start Reading ](https://www.crestpumps.co.uk/resources/blog/how-to-ensure-a-long-life-for-your-mechanical-seal)[ March 2025 ## How to Choose The Best Pumps for Fume Scrubbers As a project manager working in an industrial environment, you understand the importance ... Start Reading ](https://www.crestpumps.co.uk/resources/blog/how-to-choose-the-best-pumps-for-fume-scrubbers)[ March 2025 ## Factors affecting pump efficiency The overall efficiency of a centrifugal pump is the product of three individual ... Start Reading ](https://www.crestpumps.co.uk/resources/blog/factors-affecting-pump-efficiency)[ February 2025 ## 25 ways to break a pump Over our 40+ years of processing harsh and acidic chemicals, we’ve seen our fair share of ... Start Reading ](https://www.crestpumps.co.uk/resources/blog/25-ways-to-break-a-pump)[ February 2025 ## 10 ways to ruin a pump Pumps of any design and shape are extraordinarily technical pieces of equipment that are ... Start Reading ](https://www.crestpumps.co.uk/resources/blog/10-ways-to-ruin-a-pump)[ December 2024 ## Top 5 tips to Increase a Pump's Life Top 5 Tips to increase a pumps life, whilst reducing your running costs and increasing ... 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