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.

Episode 60: To Repair or Replace? Aftermarket Considerations with Charles Graves of Hydro

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Opening music: Know Myself - Patrick Patrikios
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Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KUjqdcLtjHU?si=ZOxUpKWwS0MdYcxW

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Opening music: Know Myself - Patrick Patrikios
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Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/GWPdIdbU46I?si=qR7Fgr5MpzzsDJaK

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Opening music: Know Myself - Patrick Patrikios
Closing music: Freeling - Lauren Duski


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Watch the podcast episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VsKsntnDoxI?si=sc94KOzD1CXF8fRW

Learn more about Industrial Flow Solutions at: http://www.flowsolutions.com/

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Opening music: Know Myself - Patrick Patrikios
Closing music: Freeling - Lauren Duski

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Watch thie episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/91YkzJl9OhY

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Opening music: Know Myself - Patrick Patrikios
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(*Note: This episode was recorded on March 18, 2025.)

For more on this topic, read Frank's recent article for Pumps & Systems magazine: https://www.pumpsandsystems.com/market-outlook-centrifugal-pumps-carbon-capture-storage

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2Kpt6VRlHpY?si=hhcxjdtG-CkrHQxs

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Opening music: Know Myself - Patrick Patrikios
Closing music: Freeling - Lauren Duski


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Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/N_FBT7X0IqA?si=HrYjR7uAW4wfyRTv

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Opening music: Know Myself - Patrick Patrikios
Closing music: Freeling - Lauren Duski

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YouTube: https://youtu.be/UZLfoFnN3-g

(Note: This episode was recorded on May 28, 2025.)

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Opening music: Know Myself - Patrick Patrikios
Closing music: Freeling - Lauren Duski


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(Note: This episode was recorded in March of 2025.)

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FfaiXz6TxiA?si=4KTQUGqjeumqiPjN

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