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Re: Replacing pump membranes

  • ProfessorPedals825ProfessorPedals825 member

    I heard that if you hold the valve and membrane upside down and there is a big gap where the membrane usually lays flat, then it's time to replace them.  I actually did this test this morning and noticed a big gap but didn't have any issue with output, so I just ignored it for now. It's been about 2 weeks since I replaced mine, so I figured I could wait and just try to do it once a month.

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  • OatoaOatoa member
    I only changed mine  if I noticed the nubby part tearing away from the disk.  I EP'd so this happened pretty regularly, but no more than every couple of months. 

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  • hopefulmom81hopefulmom81 member

    imageshell041783:
    I replace mine every 2 months as a precaution. I haven't noticed a substantial difference in output, but lots of women do. If you have never changed yours yet, I would.

     

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  • FreyaWin2382FreyaWin2382 member
    I exclusively pump and replace mine every two months or so. If you notice that your supply is going down a bit I say that replacing it is worth a try. I also recommend replacing the tubing as well.
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  • ct103ct103 member
    I just go by feel. If my pump is set at the same suction, but it feels less suctiony, I do it. I've changed them twice in the three months that I've owned the pump, but my usage just greatly increased when I went back to work.

    Hope you feel better soon!
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