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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: amayze on October 31, 2012, 09:32:28 am

Title: Pump Problem
Post by: amayze on October 31, 2012, 09:32:28 am

Running a wfp van with 2 seperate flow controllers and seperate Shurflo pumps.
First pump is fine - but the second is nothing more than a trickle ....
What could be wrong ?

Title: Re: Pump Problem
Post by: Ian Sheppard on October 31, 2012, 10:25:33 am

Are you running with a single battery?

Have you changed any hose or fittings on the 2nd line?
Is the controller showing any messages?
What flow and calibration settings are on the control?
How old are the pumps?

A common cause for low flow can be a restriction in the system EG dirt/grit in the jets or air in the system.

It may also be worth re calibrating the controller.

Title: Re: Pump Problem
Post by: amayze on October 31, 2012, 01:56:02 pm

Running both from a single battery - which is linked to a split charger

Title: Re: Pump Problem
Post by: Ian Sheppard on October 31, 2012, 02:02:18 pm

Ok That eliminates the battery as cause, You will need to check the Items Paul and I mentioned. Also check the cables between the battery and 2nd pump + Control. Check for any poor connections or worn cable. Replace any worn or corroded connectors.

As a rule cable should be a short as possible to avoid volt drop.

Ian

Title: Re: Pump Problem
Post by: concept on October 31, 2012, 07:25:34 pm

Quote from: amayze'n'glaze on October 31, 2012, 09:32:28 am

Running a wfp van with 2 seperate flow controllers and seperate Shurflo pumps.
First pump is fine - but the second is nothing more than a trickle ....
What could be wrong ?

Why not answer your calls/messages, I may be of help you goon.

Title: Re: Pump Problem
Post by: amayze on November 01, 2012, 06:01:50 am

Simon, you should know me by know - always doing a million and one things !!!!!
But when we do meet up, the coffee's are on me !!