THE COST OF FLUSHING

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The cost of using a FLUSH is dependent upon not only the cost of the PRODUCT used to FLUSH, but also upon the quantity.

Flushing costs in the UK in 1999 were as follows. (PLEASE NOTE - Figures can alter from region to region, but below gives some indication of the costs):

  Cost of m3/year
Flush Quantity £0.090 / m3 £0.150 / m3 £0.200 / m3 £0.250 / m3
5L / min £233 £388 £518 £648
7.5L / min £349 £583 £777 £972
10L / min £466 £777 £1,036 £1,296
15L / min £700 £1,166 £1,555 £1,944
£ = U.K. Pounds

 
DETAILS ABOUT QUANTITY OF FLUSHING

For Compression Packing
Litres / Minute Shaft Size Packing Cross Section
5 25 - 45 mm 6 - 8 mm
7.5 45 - 65 mm 8 - 12 mm
10 65 - 85 mm 12 - 16 mm
15 85 mm + 26mm +

 
For Mechanical Seals
Between Litres per Minute Seal Size
7.5 to 10 < 60 mm
10 to 15 > 65 mm

These figures do not represent any particular manufactures style or type of seal. These figures are meant as a GUIDE to what FLUSHING could be costing you. Please consult your supplier for more accurate FLUSHING figures, if available.