A local client contacted us to discuss a portable suction pump repair. The power switch was not working. This sounded like a relatively simple fix, but you never know until you get a unit on the bench and open it up. We agreed a maximum figure to investigate and fix, as whilst the unit was not cheap, a complex repair would mean it was not financially viable.
When we collected the pump, we received a bit more information. “The switch all sort of fell apart. We put it back together, but it is not working”.
In the workshop, we first looked to see if the switch could be repaired, but quickly established that was not going to be possible. We opened the suction pump up to get access to the switch in question.
As with most repairs, the hardest and most time consuming element is finding the correct replacement part. This was no exception. Even a simple switch has a number factors. Diameter, depth, fixing mechanism, rating, and switch action itself.
The next challenge is finding the item at a reasonable price. Whilst often readily available, ordering in small quantifies attracts a high delivery cost. The cheapest option looked to be RS, but when adding their delivery charge, it was over twice the price we ended up paying.
With the new switch delivered, our portable suction pump repair was complete. We gave the unit a quick clean up, and once over before testing and returning to another happy customer.
If you have a similar issue, please feel free to get in touch.
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