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My polypropylene pump is installed outside and has started cracking. What is the problem?

April 26, 2017cracking installed outside polypropylene problem pump STARTED

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My polypropylene pump is installed outside and has started cracking. What is the problem?

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Polypropylene is not resistant to UV rays. Also, polypropylene is limited to use in temperatures over 32°F. For this type of application it is best to use a PVDF model, a metal model or shroud and insulate your polypropylene model.