Spec Mistakes to Avoid: Lessons from Real Chemical Feed System Project

Don’t Let Spec Mistakes Ruin Your Chemical Feed System Project

A chemical feed system plays a critical role in your process and you have to build it right the first time. Unfortunately, but all too often, engineers and procurement teams make spec mistakes that delay projects, drive up costs, or worse, lead to system failure. Therefore, mistakes can ruin your chemical feed System project

At AmeriChem Systems, we see these pitfalls again and again. The good news is that most of them can be avoided with early planning, cross-team communication, and expert support.

Mistake #1 – Wrong Pump or Material Selection for Your Chemical Feed System Project

To begin with, one of the most common issues is choosing the wrong pump size or material. If the materials aren’t compatible with the chemicals being used, the system can corrode fast. Conversely, overspecifying adds unnecessary cost.

“You want the right material for the job,” says Michael Perry, National Sales Manager at AmeriChem Systems. “Not too much. Not too little.”

Mistake #2 – Incomplete or Conflicting Specs for Your Chemical Feed System Project

When mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation teams don’t coordinate, critical information gets missed. This leads to incomplete specs that need major rework mid-project.

AmeriChem avoids this by asking detailed questions upfront and reviewing all project inputs as a team.

Mistake #3 – Improper Sizing for Your Chemical Feed System Project

Sizing errors, especially with pumps, can cause huge problems. An undersized pump leads to poor flow. An oversized one wastes energy and can damage equipment.

Therefore, every chemical feed system needs to be sized based on accurate flow, pressure, and process needs.

Mistake #4 – Overcomplicated Controls

Controls should be intuitive. But sometimes systems are built with features no one needs or understands.

“More isn’t always better,” says Perry. “If your team can’t operate or maintain it, the system becomes a burden.”

How AmeriChem Helps Clients Avoid These Traps 

AmeriChem builds every chemical feed system with early collaboration in mind. They ask about the process, the site, the team, and long-term use.

The goal is to eliminate surprises and build a system that works from day one, without redesigns or costly downtime.

Lessons Learned. Mistakes Prevented.

When designing a chemical feed system, early alignment and expert input can save weeks of headaches and thousands in cost.

AmeriChem’s engineers have seen it all and they’re ready to help you avoid the same traps. Before your next project kicks off, talk to a team that knows how to get it right.