I got some great advice for you guys when installing a new 12V pump. I installed a new 12V pump on that skid...to say the least what a pain in the azz it was for me. It took a good half hour to forty minutes getting my hand a wrench behind the tank and getting the bolts through the hole. ( by the way Art's swap out 1,2,3! ) So here is my advice when you remove the old pump.....take it and throw that $%^&*($ 10,00 feet away or through someones window. After I replaced the pump ( another 30 minutes and pain) I was lucky enough to see I put the old ^&%$*%$ pump back on!
John Aloisio said
Feb 18, 2016
Pat,
you do not have to squeeze your hand behind the plate and tank.....the two bolt on The right side of the plate Come off and you can pull the whole plate forward.
Art O said
Feb 18, 2016
When installing new pumps, brass bolts work best because they don't rust. Zip tie's work in some application also.
tjteed said
Feb 18, 2016
A few weeks ago I replaced a pump in the twin pump system from powerwash store. I was cussing a lot at Paul.
Diamond Roof Cleaning said
Feb 18, 2016
AC'S system especially the new one can't be that easy either. The Gen 2 isn't too bad but those new ones look like a nightmare to replace.
Patrick G said
Feb 18, 2016
Thanks John I'll remeber that
Andy Hinson said
Feb 18, 2016
I agree. They are HELL to work on. I finally got a 2" hole saw and started cutting holes in it. Still hard to work on. I have quit using it
Fred W said
Feb 18, 2016
My skid is easy to work on and get to stuff....just saying.....:}
Ok, OK....I'm rubbing it in.
-- Edited by Baton Rouge Roof Cleaner on Thursday 18th of February 2016 09:58:16 PM
Aselton said
Feb 18, 2016
Keep it simple a build setup to be replaced, pumps die when least expected. I'm with throwing them though, it helps sometimes. When I was using the flojet 7's I just started buying heads from Dultmeier and using electro greased bullet connectors for wire. I had a impressive pile! Pressed bearing would break loose, motors lasted forever. We water cooled motor to run all day, 4 batteries on Isuzu charged by alternator. Life is much better after going back to 110v boosters, much more pressure and I get 6-8 months on average. I intend to replace them so I use crimped rings for electrical fittings and heavy spears 3/4" Spears schedule 80 unions with viton o-rings on inlet and outlets. 2 bolts holding pump on instead of 4, should take 15-20 minutes to throw new one in.
I got some great advice for you guys when installing a new 12V pump. I installed a new 12V pump on that skid...to say the least what a pain in the azz it was for me. It took a good half hour to forty minutes getting my hand a wrench behind the tank and getting the bolts through the hole. ( by the way Art's swap out 1,2,3! ) So here is my advice when you remove the old pump.....take it and throw that $%^&*($ 10,00 feet away or through someones window. After I replaced the pump ( another 30 minutes and pain) I was lucky enough to see I put the old ^&%$*%$ pump back on!
Pat,
you do not have to squeeze your hand behind the plate and tank.....the two bolt on The right side of the plate Come off and you can pull the whole plate forward.
I agree. They are HELL to work on. I finally got a 2" hole saw and started cutting holes in it. Still hard to work on. I have quit using it
My skid is easy to work on and get to stuff....just saying.....:}
Ok, OK....I'm rubbing it in.
-- Edited by Baton Rouge Roof Cleaner on Thursday 18th of February 2016 09:58:16 PM