Crystallizing Slurry No Valves Seals

Direct answer: Crystallizing/hardening slurry is a chemistry/mechanics mismatch, not an undersized-pump problem. Single-roller peristaltic hose pumps have no valves, seals, or glands in the fluid path for the chemical to crystallize in.
Confidence: confirmed
Applies whenlime slurry, calcium hydroxide, ca(oh)2, crystallizing slurry
Avoidmulti-roller, valved, sealed (Pump)
Recommend insteadGraco SoloTech (Pump)
RationaleCrystallizing/hardening slurry is a chemistry/mechanics mismatch, not an undersized-pump problem. Single-roller peristaltic hose pumps have no valves, seals, or glands in the fluid path for the chemical to crystallize in.
Confidenceconfirmed
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