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Art O · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Delavan FB3 Advanced Diaphragm Pump

BlueRidge · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Were you able to talk to them about the pump? Anything new that we should know about?

Art O · Approved Exterior Cleaner

BlueRidge wrote:
Were you able to talk to them about the pump? Anything new that we should know about?

Just that they fixed some problems and made it better. I'm hoping to get a full season out of it.

BlueRidge · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Art O wrote:
BlueRidge wrote:
Were you able to talk to them about the pump? Anything new that we should know about?
Just that they fixed some problems and made it better. I'm hoping to get a full season out of it.

That is good to know. I have always liked the FatBoy. I've tried others and always came back though I have noticed some things I have to keep an eye on I didn't have to before. I'll order these for the new build. Thanks for checking into that!

Fred W · Guru

I quit with the Fat Boy. I had one that lasted about a month or so, then stuck another one in and the bolts sheared off after about a month. The company had a problem and did not back up the product. Shameful.

I can't go back. If they can sell me faulty pumps and not care then I have no use for the entire company.

BlueRidge · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Baton Rouge Roof Cleaner wrote:
I quit with the Fat Boy. I had one that lasted about a month or so, then stuck another one in and the bolts sheared off after about a month. The company had a problem and did not back up the product. Shameful.

I can't go back. If they can sell me faulty pumps and not care then I have no use for the entire company.

I had a problem with the head. I emailed PW Mall. I not only got a reply but a phone call as well. I was supposed to send in the head but before I could, a new pump arrived from Delavan. I didn't ask questions. Except for minor issues I can deal with I have been happy with FatBoys. I'm surprised you didn't get better service.

Art O · Approved Exterior Cleaner

I've been using PT's fat boys the last year. The first one I couldn't kill. The second one worked like S hit. That's why I'm trying this new pump

Art O · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Got the new fat boy

BlueRidge · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Art O wrote:
Got the new fat boy

Do you see anything different? I can't see from the picture.

Art O · Approved Exterior Cleaner

BlueRidge wrote:
Art O wrote:
Got the new fat boy
Do you see anything different? I can't see from the picture.

I haven't matched it up to the old one yet. The Relay looks different or bigger.

-- Edited by Art O on Tuesday 10th of January 2017 05:14:56 PM

BlueRidge · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Art O wrote:
BlueRidge wrote:
Art O wrote:
Got the new fat boy
Do you see anything different? I can't see from the picture.
I haven't matched it up to the old one yet. The Relay looks different or bigger.

-- Edited by Art O on Tuesday 10th of January 2017 05:14:56 PM

Maybe we won't have to cut it off for the solenoid.

Liberty SoftWash · PWS Vender

We are trying these this year.

-- Edited by Liberty SoftWash on Tuesday 10th of January 2017 05:31:04 PM

Bryan P · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Liberty SoftWash wrote:
We are trying these this year.

-- Edited by Liberty SoftWash on Tuesday 10th of January 2017 05:31:04 PM

That's the Versijet branded for Powerwash Store, I guess? These are what came in my dual pump system. I've got one that started leaking a little after about 4 months but still works. I haven't tried to figure out why yet. I just switched to the other one. They are good for roof cleaning and good for 95% of the houses I wash. When I switch from 12v to downstream it's because I've got a third story to hit.

Art O · Approved Exterior Cleaner

BlueRidge wrote:
Art O wrote:
BlueRidge wrote:
Art O wrote:
Got the new fat boy
Do you see anything different? I can't see from the picture.
I haven't matched it up to the old one yet. The Relay looks different or bigger.

-- Edited by Art O on Tuesday 10th of January 2017 05:14:56 PM
Maybe we won't have to cut it off for the solenoid.

I was thinking the same thing. I'm not sure what I'm going to do yet.

Liberty SoftWash · PWS Vender

Bryan P wrote:
Liberty SoftWash wrote:
We are trying these this year.

-- Edited by Liberty SoftWash on Tuesday 10th of January 2017 05:31:04 PM
That's the Versijet branded for Powerwash Store, I guess? These are what came in my dual pump system. I've got one that started leaking a little after about 4 months but still works. I haven't tried to figure out why yet. I just switched to the other one. They are good for roof cleaning and good for 95% of the houses I wash. When I switch from 12v to downstream it's because I've got a third story to hit.

Yes my son will be DS I am setting up a PP for direct applying in case he needs a stronger mix of back up pump.

waxman18324 · Founding Member Rest in Peace

Liberty SoftWash wrote:
Bryan P wrote:
Liberty SoftWash wrote:
We are trying these this year.

-- Edited by Liberty SoftWash on Tuesday 10th of January 2017 05:31:04 PM
That's the Versijet branded for Powerwash Store, I guess? These are what came in my dual pump system. I've got one that started leaking a little after about 4 months but still works. I haven't tried to figure out why yet. I just switched to the other one. They are good for roof cleaning and good for 95% of the houses I wash. When I switch from 12v to downstream it's because I've got a third story to hit.
Yes my son will be DS I am setting up a PP for direct applying in case he needs a stronger mix of back up pump.

So when is Gaige joining the NSWA. I'm sure his success will mirror you and Lisa's.

Hank

Brian C Jackson · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Art

Let us know if there is any difference in performance..

Dave O · Retired Member

I currently use FB 7 GPM 100 PSI. What I do when the pump head wears out is order a replacement head from the manufacturer. I replace the head and reuse the motor. It saves me some money.

Art O · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Brian C Jackson wrote:
Art
Let us know if there is any difference in performance..

Looks like about 3 months before testing time

Maverick Contracting · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Art, maybe you can try it out spraying deicing solution on roofs and walkways when you plow😊

-- Edited by Maverick Contracting on Wednesday 11th of January 2017 11:28:48 AM

Pinky · Approved Exterior Cleaner

I buy mine from Agri-Supply. They are guaranteed for a year. When it goes bad I take it back and get a new one.

Maverick Contracting · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Think fb's are factory warranted for 2yrs

Maverick Contracting · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Think fb's are factory warranted for 2yrs or I saw that on someone's site

BlueRidge · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Maverick Contracting wrote:
Think fb's are factory warranted for 2yrs or I saw that on someone's site

From Delavan: • 2 Year warranty from date of purchase

If you buy a spare pump for backup it could difficult if you take care of the pump, get it to last and sit through winter. Also, from my discussion with PW Mall when I had an issue, if there are any signs of bleach the warranty is void. The odd thing is, I got a replacement pump from Delevan w/o returning the pump.

BlueRidge · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Art O wrote:
New Delavan Fat Boy pump on the market, Been out about 2 months. Good price at PWmall.
https://www.pwmall.com/p-209047-7871_101y_sb-delavan_fb3_advanced_diaphragm_pump_12v_100psi_7_0gpm_dem

When you called did you find out what the difference is between FB2 and the FB3 you posted?

Art O · Approved Exterior Cleaner

I spoke to Dan, He just said they upgraded some parts. He did say bleach voids the warranted. But when a Spoke to Delavan last year he said 2 years no matter what. When the pump go's I think I will fill the head with Pinalen max and send it back, then see what happens.

BlueRidge · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Art O wrote:
I spoke to Dan, He just said they upgraded some parts. He did say bleach voids the warranted. But when a Spoke to Delavan last year he said 2 years no matter what. When the pump go's I think I will fill the head with Pinalen max and send it back, then see what happens.

I cleaned up mine really good and was ready to send it but then the replacement arrived, thanks to PW Mall.

Liberty SoftWash · PWS Vender

waxman18324 wrote:
Liberty SoftWash wrote:
Bryan P wrote:
Liberty SoftWash wrote:
We are trying these this year.

-- Edited by Liberty SoftWash on Tuesday 10th of January 2017 05:31:04 PM
That's the Versijet branded for Powerwash Store, I guess? These are what came in my dual pump system. I've got one that started leaking a little after about 4 months but still works. I haven't tried to figure out why yet. I just switched to the other one. They are good for roof cleaning and good for 95% of the houses I wash. When I switch from 12v to downstream it's because I've got a third story to hit.
Yes my son will be DS I am setting up a PP for direct applying in case he needs a stronger mix of back up pump.
So when is Gaige joining the NSWA. I'm sure his success will mirror you and Lisa's.
Hank

I keep telling him. KIDS!

waxman18324 · Founding Member Rest in Peace

Liberty SoftWash wrote:
waxman18324 wrote:
Liberty SoftWash wrote:
Bryan P wrote:
Liberty SoftWash wrote:
We are trying these this year.

-- Edited by Liberty SoftWash on Tuesday 10th of January 2017 05:31:04 PM
That's the Versijet branded for Powerwash Store, I guess? These are what came in my dual pump system. I've got one that started leaking a little after about 4 months but still works. I haven't tried to figure out why yet. I just switched to the other one. They are good for roof cleaning and good for 95% of the houses I wash. When I switch from 12v to downstream it's because I've got a third story to hit.
Yes my son will be DS I am setting up a PP for direct applying in case he needs a stronger mix of back up pump.
So when is Gaige joining the NSWA. I'm sure his success will mirror you and Lisa's.
Hank
I keep telling him. KIDS!

LOL

Bryan P · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Just installed a FB3 to use with my ProPortioner. So far it seems a lot stronger than the VersaJet I've been using. Sprays great. Cycles more often than the VersaJet.