Here's how we spent the weekend. Adding a booster pump to the skid. Removed the old two pump 12 volt system that was hard to access and in the way. We've got a lot more room on the skid right now. Should have flipped the camera!
Fred W said
Aug 13, 2017
Good stuff Bry. I need to order a new booster and reel. One of my old cox reels has just about disintegrated. Eventually they will all be upgraded to Titans.
BlueRidge said
Aug 13, 2017
Baton Rouge Roof Cleaner wrote:
Good stuff Bry. I need to order a new booster and reel. One of my old cox reels has just about disintegrated. Eventually they will all be upgraded to Titans.
Nice Bryan! The booster has messed up our scheduling. The jobs are getting done much faster!
I don't understand why you want to keep paying big money for hose reels that wear out too soon Doug. I have four Liberty hose reels and one is 7 years old with only one Proportioner replacement. When it comes to low pressure, this is what I use for both trucks. Of course, this is my opinion and you know what they say about those! I thought about electric but then I remembered my guys need the exercise!
Liberty - 68.00
Titan - 245.00 - 350.00 depending on the reel
Art O said
Aug 13, 2017
I use a liberty for my garden hose. Works Good
Patrick G said
Aug 13, 2017
does the booster pump work " On demand " yet?
Bryan P said
Aug 13, 2017
Patrick. not mine. I demand my helper to go flip the power switch when I'm not spraying. 😜 Now...Ray's works that way (saw a video) but it's top secret how it works.
-- Edited by Bryan P on Sunday 13th of August 2017 03:55:43 PM
Art O said
Aug 13, 2017
Some guys use a remote to shut it down
Bryan P said
Aug 13, 2017
Art O wrote:
Some guys use a remote to shut it down
After using it for one day, I can see why! A remote would be nice to have.
Fred W said
Aug 13, 2017
Bryan, the Power Wash Store sells a remote.
Brett, this will be the first reel I have had to replace because of rust. I only bought more reels because I got bigger....I mean the company of course.....
I do have some electric at somewhere just south of $650 each. I need more because I'm intending to launch my third truck again but It won't happen til just after the first of the year. I'm looking for a truck to build now though.
Eric Schnaible said
Aug 14, 2017
I'm surprised those Liberty reels hold up to the juice Brett. What are you using for swivels?
BlueRidge said
Aug 14, 2017
Eric Schnaible wrote:
I'm surprised those Liberty reels hold up to the juice Brett. What are you using for swivels?
I don't change a thing. I do change the fitting to accept the 1/2" hose. The old one I changed the galvanized T to schedule 80 but that really wasn't necessary because the galvanized T was still in good shape. As with everything I have, it gets rinsed well. The only maintenance needed are the O rings on occasion and a little anti rust/lubricant spray. Minor maintenance goes a long way!
BlueRidge said
Aug 14, 2017
Patrick G wrote:
does the booster pump work " On demand " yet?
I was thinking a pressure switch with an isolator but Mike said I would burn up the contacts fast. I will be adding a remote.
Bryan P said
Aug 14, 2017
The remote option doesn't seem all that difficult. Lots of options that are designed for power tools. The one PWS has is nice and pretty but I have no idea what it cost.
Diamond Roof Cleaning said
Aug 14, 2017
400-500 for their remote
Bryan P said
Aug 14, 2017
4-500. Yikes.
Zach Maynard said
Aug 14, 2017
I'm pretty sure Tim will be releasing a new "thing" that will be a shut off for the booster of some sort. It won't be a remote but something else.
Mike Which particular switch are you referencing on the link page?
Diamond Roof Cleaning said
Aug 15, 2017
Steve the first one- PSI Woodworking LR110-3 110-Volt Long Ranger Dust Collector Switch
$64.95
We have had it work up to about 200ft.
Steve Salley said
Aug 15, 2017
Thank you Mike
Sounds like a winner...
Chris Mozick said
Aug 15, 2017
Thanks Mike! I'll try that.
Diamond Roof Cleaning said
Aug 16, 2017
Just keep it in a dry location.
Jason Watkins said
Oct 18, 2017
Zach Maynard wrote:
I'm pretty sure Tim will be releasing a new "thing" that will be a shut off for the booster of some sort. It won't be a remote but something else.
They are taking orders for a pressure switch now, where it will shut the booster off if you arent spraying... $450, though. Yikes. Was hoping it would be lower. Looks like i will be ordering the remote that Jim posted.
On a related note, my booster has been working great thanks to the help I got here. I'll post an update in the booster thread i started soon.
Diamond Roof Cleaning said
Oct 19, 2017
Who's Jim?
Art O said
Oct 19, 2017
Diamond Roof Cleaning wrote:
Who's Jim?
You Diamond Jim!
Jason Watkins said
Oct 19, 2017
Diamond Roof Cleaning wrote:
Who's Jim?
Lol, good question.
*Mike
Patrick G said
Jan 8, 2019
So I am thinking about a booster pump this 2019, no Proportioner just rt from a batch mixing tank...then to the reel. This is what I gathered so far. It does not self prime. You can let it idle for about a minute before spraying or shutting it off. So Bryan this post is a year old, what do you think of the booster and has anyone tried the switch Mike suggested?
Art O said
Jan 8, 2019
Booster needs to be rinsed. That’s why you been the proportioner
BlueRidge said
Jan 8, 2019
Patrick G wrote:
So I am thinking about a booster pump this 2019, no Proportioner just rt from a batch mixing tank...then to the reel. This is what I gathered so far. It does not self prime. You can let it idle for about a minute before spraying or shutting it off. So Bryan this post is a year old, what do you think of the booster and has anyone tried the switch Mike suggested?
We've been using the remote and it works great. The only problem I had is they would stop working. I thought they were getting burned up because I couldn't rest them. I called and found the directions on the side are wrong and since have reprogrammed and all is working well.
If you draw from a tank you will have to put a T in with two valves. One valve from your tank and one from fresh water. You will need water from the house to prime it and also to rinse it. Turn off the valve to your tank and you can send water to the pump. I hope that makes sense.
When you are going to spend $700.00 on a pump, $75.00 for a remote will be well spent.
Patrick G said
Jan 8, 2019
TY Bret I figured T with a pump to send the water.......How do you like the booster would you return to a 12V
Here's how we spent the weekend. Adding a booster pump to the skid. Removed the old two pump 12 volt system that was hard to access and in the way. We've got a lot more room on the skid right now. Should have flipped the camera!
Nice Bryan! The booster has messed up our scheduling. The jobs are getting done much faster!
I don't understand why you want to keep paying big money for hose reels that wear out too soon Doug. I have four Liberty hose reels and one is 7 years old with only one Proportioner replacement. When it comes to low pressure, this is what I use for both trucks. Of course, this is my opinion and you know what they say about those! I thought about electric but then I remembered my guys need the exercise!
Liberty - 68.00
Titan - 245.00 - 350.00 depending on the reel
Patrick. not mine. I demand my helper to go flip the power switch when I'm not spraying. 😜 Now...Ray's works that way (saw a video) but it's top secret how it works.
-- Edited by Bryan P on Sunday 13th of August 2017 03:55:43 PM
After using it for one day, I can see why! A remote would be nice to have.
Brett, this will be the first reel I have had to replace because of rust. I only bought more reels because I got bigger....I mean the company of course.....
I do have some electric at somewhere just south of $650 each. I need more because I'm intending to launch my third truck again but It won't happen til just after the first of the year. I'm looking for a truck to build now though.
I don't change a thing. I do change the fitting to accept the 1/2" hose. The old one I changed the galvanized T to schedule 80 but that really wasn't necessary because the galvanized T was still in good shape. As with everything I have, it gets rinsed well. The only maintenance needed are the O rings on occasion and a little anti rust/lubricant spray. Minor maintenance goes a long way!
I was thinking a pressure switch with an isolator but Mike said I would burn up the contacts fast. I will be adding a remote.
Attached it the link to the one i use.
$64.95
We have had it work up to about 200ft.
Sounds like a winner...
They are taking orders for a pressure switch now, where it will shut the booster off if you arent spraying... $450, though. Yikes. Was hoping it would be lower. Looks like i will be ordering the remote that Jim posted.
On a related note, my booster has been working great thanks to the help I got here. I'll post an update in the booster thread i started soon.
You Diamond Jim!
Lol, good question.
*Mike
Booster needs to be rinsed. That’s why you been the proportioner
We've been using the remote and it works great. The only problem I had is they would stop working. I thought they were getting burned up because I couldn't rest them. I called and found the directions on the side are wrong and since have reprogrammed and all is working well.
If you draw from a tank you will have to put a T in with two valves. One valve from your tank and one from fresh water. You will need water from the house to prime it and also to rinse it. Turn off the valve to your tank and you can send water to the pump. I hope that makes sense.
When you are going to spend $700.00 on a pump, $75.00 for a remote will be well spent.