For + gerund vs. for + noun

[SiamS]

Dear freinds,
Some verbs can have both noun and gerund form. So I'm confused to use them. For example, "The pump was removed for repair" or "The pump was removed for repairing". Which sentence is correct?
Thanks,
Siam

[Mister Micawber]

Use the first. We do not normally use the gerund form when a better noun is available.
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[SiamS]

That is clear. :lol: I have stayed with this doubt for a long time. You helped me a lot. Thanks so much.
Siam

[SiamS]

Dear Mister Micawber,
I have one more question. In case I informed you some matters, normally you will reply that "Thanks for your informing" or "Thanks for your information". Or the both are similar?
Many thanks,
Siam

[Mister Micawber]

No, neither example is really native English, though they are close. I would say:

Thanks for informing me.
Thanks for the information.
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[SiamS]

Oh! I'have never known this before. Thanks again.
SiamS