Pump spare parts, why should I choose genuine and not imitation?
After some mechanical failure in our car, air-conditioner, or even our mobile phone, we all have been faced with the following dilemma: "To choose a genuine or imitation spare part?" So we are familiar with the terms genuine and imitation, but do we know what they really mean?
A quick search on the internet will show that the term genuine refers to something that has the original characteristics of its kind, is produced by the original manufacturer, and is characterized by the quality attributed to it. It is built and tested against specific specifications to fully serve the operating system you are integrating it with. It has not been altered, it is not an imitation of another product but is what it is truly stated to be.
While the term imitation refers to a product that is an imitation of another product (of higher quality and branded origin), for the sole purpose of lowering the price from the original.
The proper functioning of any machine has been tested with genuine parts, which are manufactured by the manufacturer of the machine or by an official partner, while imitation parts, which are imitations of the genuine ones, may initially seem to be a cheaper solution, but in reality, they can cause us many and much more expensive problems.
After the damage and the necessary service of our device, it is the technician’s responsibility to find the spare part with the best quality and at the best price. So many times we resort to the use of imitation spare parts, because of their lower cost. In some categories and under various circumstances, as in the case of our car or mobile phone, the use of imitation spare parts may not affect the device's performance. Using an imitation key on our mobile phone or an imitation mirror on our car will not change the function of the device or the machine. But is the same thing happening in the case of pumps?
In order to finally choose between genuine or imitation parts for our pump, we need to consider other factors.
Firstly a very basic factor is the utility of the pump. .
A pump is a machine that is used to move fluids.
Pumps generally achieve movement of liquids through mechanical action, for many different uses. This practically means that we use pumps either to protect ourselves in case of flooding, to have proper water distribution in our household or business, to manage waste water, or in the cases of industries, where the use of pumps is absolutely necessary and they serve in many different ways for production.
The use of each specific type of pump offers us solutions to everyday problems, solutions that either minimize the chances of damage to our assets, offer us the possibility of clean and running water, facilitate the management of wastewater, or are necessary for the production of industrial products.
So we understand that although the pumps operate in the background, i.e. without our supervision, they provide solutions to fundamental problems that have arisen in modern times. The proper functioning of the pump is essential, precisely because it operates in the background and any problem that may arise will become apparent when it is too late.
In the case of our car or our mobile phone, their improper operation can be immediately noticed, on the contrary, the improper operation of a pump that is not properly maintained or maintained with imitation parts can be damaging or even disastrous.
A second factor to take into account is the market's range in the availability of spare parts. Knowing that an imitation part is an imitation of a genuine one, we should be careful to know and trust its manufacturer. In the case of cars, the market is very wide, and we can find quality imitation parts at a good price from very reputable manufacturers. More variety means better choice and a wider price range. In the case of pumps, however, the market is not wide enough and the aim of those imitations that are out there is uniquely the lowest selling price of the part, not the equivalent quality to the original.
Considering all the above, we conclude that precisely because of the usefulness of our pump, its remote use, and knowing that the risk of failure of imitation parts is greater, it is much wiser to replace the old parts of our pump with genuine parts. And if our only objection to choosing genuine or imitation parts is the difference in their price, we should consider the cost that would be caused by the malfunctioning of our pump. Genuine parts work exactly like the one being replaced. Genuine parts are all the same, while imitation parts are not. What is the point of owning a pump without being sure of its proper operation and without knowing with certainty that it will work properly meeting our needs according to which we chose it?
Our company undertakes the service of your pump and repairs any damage using only genuine spare parts. Aiming for quality and consistency and taking into account your needs, we choose to use the best spare parts to guarantee the proper functioning of your pump.