Ten top tips for Vortex Shear-Mixer to ensure fast and trouble free fluid mixing
1.
Rule of thumb, PSI pressure reading at the mixer should be MORE THAN 6 X fluid ppg (pounds per gallon density) Providing recommended 115 feet of head delivers peak mixing performance.
![vortex 1](https://www.alfalaval.com/globalassets/images/products/fluid-handling/mixing-equipment/vortex_1.jpg)
2.
Ensure that all installation and operating conditions follow recommended best practices from user manual.
![vortex 2](https://www.alfalaval.com/globalassets/images/products/fluid-handling/mixing-equipment/vortex_2.jpg)
3.
Ensure fluid flow is fully open and has isolated path with no restrictions or deviations from pump to shear-mixer to pit discharge, upstream and downstream of the shear-mixer.
![vortex 3](https://www.alfalaval.com/globalassets/images/products/fluid-handling/mixing-equipment/vortex_3.jpg)
4.
In discharge piping from the mixer, have uninterrupted straight pipe length of 6 X the pipe diameter: no valves or pipe fittings.
![vortex 6](https://www.alfalaval.com/globalassets/images/products/fluid-handling/mixing-equipment/vortex_6.jpg)
5.
Before mixing, check that all chemical feed and hopper valves are securely closed.
![vortex 7](https://www.alfalaval.com/globalassets/images/products/fluid-handling/mixing-equipment/vortex_7.jpg)
6.
Before adding chemical into the shear-mixer, check pressure and vacuum gauge readings for recommended values.
![vortex 5](https://www.alfalaval.com/globalassets/images/products/fluid-handling/mixing-equipment/vortex_5.jpg)
7.
Always OPEN chemical feed valves FURTHEST from the mixer first, then open in order towards the mixer. Always CLOSE chemical feed valves CLOSEST to mixer first, then close remaining valves.
![waterpowder explosion 640x360](https://www.alfalaval.com/globalassets/images/products/fluid-handling/mixing-equipment/mixers/waterpowder-explosion-640x360.png)
8.
When using the Pre-Mixer, refer to user manual for accurately setting the flow using the 2 inch valve in the bypass line.
![Vortex Mixmate](https://www.alfalaval.com/globalassets/images/products/fluid-handling/mixing-equipment/mixers/vortex-mixmate.jpg)
9.
When chemical mixing is complete and chemical valves are tightly closed, allow the mixing manifold and shear-mixer to flow for several minutes.
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10.
Regularly inspect the replaceable Lobestar mixing nozzle for wear.
![liquid solid mixing (3)](https://www.alfalaval.com/globalassets/images/products/fluid-handling/mixing-equipment/mixers/liquid_solid_mixing-3.jpg)