{"product_id":"asab-ddp18-replacement-parts-16-suction-housing","title":"ASAB DDP18 Replacement Parts #46 - Suction Housing","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle data-turn=\"assistant\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-110\" data-turn-id=\"request-699fb776-2ecc-8399-9934-85dea0dd06b2-16\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2-thinking\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"142bb3ae-e16f-43ff-a45d-7207793e398d\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"29\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Code: ASAB-SDDP18-46\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"417\" data-start=\"31\"\u003eIntroducing the \u003cstrong data-end=\"77\" data-start=\"47\"\u003eASAB DDP18 Suction Housing\u003c\/strong\u003e — the main inlet-side housing component designed to support and seal the suction\/check valve area on \u003cstrong data-end=\"216\" data-start=\"179\"\u003eASAB DDP18 double diaphragm pumps\u003c\/strong\u003e. This housing forms the structure for the suction-side flow path and valve seating surfaces, helping the pump maintain \u003cstrong data-end=\"391\" data-start=\"336\"\u003estrong prime, consistent flow, and reliable sealing\u003c\/strong\u003e under continuous cycling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"926\" data-start=\"419\"\u003eA damaged or worn suction housing can create a stack of frustrating issues, including \u003cstrong data-end=\"614\" data-start=\"505\"\u003eloss of prime, air ingress, reduced flow, pulsing\/surging, or persistent weeping around the inlet section\u003c\/strong\u003e. Common causes are \u003cstrong data-end=\"751\" data-start=\"634\"\u003escoring from debris, cracked housings from over-tightening or impact, distorted sealing faces, or damaged threads\u003c\/strong\u003e from repeated fitting changes. Replacing the housing is the correct fix when sealing surfaces won’t clean up, threads are flogged out, or the valve cavity has been chewed up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1174\" data-start=\"928\"\u003eWhether you’re rebuilding the wet end, fixing stubborn prime issues, or restoring a pump that’s been run hard with contaminated material, the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1088\" data-start=\"1070\"\u003eASAB-SDDP18-46\u003c\/strong\u003e is the right part to get your DDP18 suction side back to proper, job-ready condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1196\" data-start=\"1181\"\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1698\" data-start=\"1198\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1265\" data-start=\"1198\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1265\" data-start=\"1200\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1238\" data-start=\"1200\"\u003eDirect replacement suction housing\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong data-end=\"1257\" data-start=\"1243\"\u003eASAB DDP18\u003c\/strong\u003e pumps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1344\" data-start=\"1266\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1344\" data-start=\"1268\"\u003eRestores correct sealing and support for \u003cstrong data-end=\"1342\" data-start=\"1309\"\u003esuction-side valve components\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1427\" data-start=\"1345\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1427\" data-start=\"1347\"\u003eHelps resolve issues like \u003cstrong data-end=\"1425\" data-start=\"1373\"\u003eprime loss, pulsing, low flow, and inlet weeping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1506\" data-start=\"1428\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1506\" data-start=\"1430\"\u003eCorrect fix when housing is \u003cstrong data-end=\"1504\" data-start=\"1458\"\u003escored, cracked, warped, or thread-damaged\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1584\" data-start=\"1507\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1584\" data-start=\"1509\"\u003eSupports stable inlet flow for \u003cstrong data-end=\"1582\" data-start=\"1540\"\u003esmoother cycling and better efficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1638\" data-start=\"1585\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1638\" data-start=\"1587\"\u003eIdeal for \u003cstrong data-end=\"1617\" data-start=\"1597\"\u003ewet-end rebuilds\u003c\/strong\u003e and major services\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1698\" data-start=\"1639\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1698\" data-start=\"1641\"\u003eWorkshop-ready component for reliable, long-term repair\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1723\" data-start=\"1705\"\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1773\" data-start=\"1725\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1773\" data-start=\"1725\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1773\" data-start=\"1727\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1752\" data-start=\"1727\"\u003eDDP18 Suction Housing\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cstrong data-end=\"1773\" data-start=\"1755\"\u003eASAB-SDDP18-46\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1797\" data-start=\"1780\"\u003eSafety Check\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2596\" data-start=\"1799\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1955\" data-start=\"1799\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1955\" data-start=\"1801\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1836\" data-start=\"1801\"\u003eIsolate and depressurise first:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shut off air supply, bleed the airline fully, and confirm the pump and lines are not pressurised before disassembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2073\" data-start=\"1956\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2073\" data-start=\"1958\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1980\" data-start=\"1958\"\u003eChemical exposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wear gloves and eye protection — product can remain trapped in the suction\/valve 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love an overconfident spanner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2596\" data-start=\"2472\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2596\" data-start=\"2474\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2493\" data-start=\"2474\"\u003eTest gradually:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prime at low air pressure first, confirm steady flow\/no bubbles, then ramp up to operating conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2656\" data-start=\"2603\"\u003eASAB – Engineered for Performance, Built to Last.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Australian Spray \u0026 Blast","offers":[{"title":"Default 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