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james roffey

Another pump bites the dust
« on: August 23, 2010, 06:49:19 pm »
Over the last four months i have managed to break two of my pump up spayers the first was an Italian one sold by Alltec the handle sheared off when i turned the handle to open it after releasing the pressure   this morning the same thing happened to my Orion spayer which really surprised me as i like this spayer a lot its much better quality than my previous one, i have tried not to over tighten but often when i do this the pessure is poor so now i am looking at Pumps with metal parts and shocked at how much they are the gloria 10 litre is over £200, i am just glad i still have a spare orion both these spayers i inherited with equipment i got second hand so could be worse but still going to cost as i do not want to spend money on another plastic one.

Should i just get a Gloria if so where is the cheapest, or an alternative 

Robert Watson

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Re: Another pump bites the dust
« Reply #1 on: August 23, 2010, 06:58:39 pm »
Hi James, Have you tried using the Airflex with a lance.
Haven't tried it myself yet, but I am peed off with pump ups.
Cheers
Rab
The Kitchen Door Centre

Steve Barnett (Carpet Care Plus)

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Re: Another pump bites the dust
« Reply #2 on: August 23, 2010, 07:08:24 pm »
James

I paid over £200 for my Gloria 13 years ago and it has only just failed (seals need replacing for the 2nd time) - so they haven't increased in price much, in fact mine is only a 5 litre.

Well worth the investment.

richy27

Re: Another pump bites the dust
« Reply #3 on: August 23, 2010, 07:34:46 pm »
buy a gloria or spraymate electric sprayer

james roffey

Re: Another pump bites the dust
« Reply #4 on: August 23, 2010, 07:37:42 pm »
I have not tried the lance on the Airflex, how does that work?

Suppose i will have to go with the gloria, dont want to waste any more money

Mark Lawrence

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Re: Another pump bites the dust
« Reply #5 on: August 23, 2010, 07:44:55 pm »
Hi Jim

Try Matabi, they are stronger and more durable than those expensive ones from Alltec (been there done that).

The last one I had lasted for years and was used every day.

Mark

garyj

Re: Another pump bites the dust
« Reply #6 on: August 23, 2010, 08:05:27 pm »
James, I know someone who is selling a Gloria.

Robert Watson

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Re: Another pump bites the dust
« Reply #7 on: August 23, 2010, 08:11:40 pm »
Hi James. You take the solution feed hose out of the machine and put it into a container with pre spray.
Fit a lance onto the end of the solution hose and away you go, well once you let it run for a bit. I can see it being a big help on large jobs.
Rab.
The Kitchen Door Centre

james roffey

Re: Another pump bites the dust
« Reply #8 on: August 23, 2010, 10:13:28 pm »
James, I know someone who is selling a Gloria.


Gary,And that person is? and how much?

james roffey

Re: Another pump bites the dust
« Reply #9 on: August 23, 2010, 10:25:54 pm »
Just looked for sprayers on the web none of the carpet cleaning suppliers do "Gloria" sprayers why is this, if they are the "bees knees" then they should do them

Steve. Taylor

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Re: Another pump bites the dust
« Reply #10 on: August 23, 2010, 10:30:03 pm »
JAMES clickcleaning.co.uk sale them
Steve T       All the gear but no idea!
www.leatherrepairsouthampton.co.uk

Re: Another pump bites the dust
« Reply #11 on: August 23, 2010, 10:45:08 pm »

Mark_Jubb

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Re: Another pump bites the dust
« Reply #12 on: August 23, 2010, 11:07:51 pm »
I've had a couple of 10 litre Stainless Steel Glorias for about 7 years now. Just had to replace a couple of seals and 1 spray lance (but that was my own fault, for not treating it properly). Pay a bit more and get something a bit better, that will last in the longer overall.
You can buy them directly from GPS Sprayers in Thame 01844-215533
If there isn't enough time to do the job right,  how do we find the time to go back and do it again when the customer is not happy ?   Do it right the 1st Time.
NCCA Member 1399.  Swindon, Wiltshire

Joe H

Re: Another pump bites the dust
« Reply #13 on: August 24, 2010, 07:48:04 am »
James
Google  Gloria steel sprayers

First one up was

http://www.gps-sprayers.com/metal_sprayers.html

murky

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Re: Another pump bites the dust
« Reply #14 on: August 24, 2010, 08:05:35 am »
I have had a 10 litre Gloria for more than 20 years now, the plastic base has worn away and the seal round the top leaks a bit, doesnt look good in a custy house but still use it for eot work.

Might give them a ring to see if they service/repair them, then get another 20 years out of it, then I can sell it to Joe for his last 20 years just before he retires.

Murky

Joe H

Re: Another pump bites the dust
« Reply #15 on: August 24, 2010, 02:40:54 pm »
for my last 20 years before I retire!!!!  :o

that would make me 83 !! - I will be long retired I can assure you of that.  :)

I probably had my Gloria 7 maybe 8 years now and had to replace the external hose twice. Just a few quid.

I know its a big initial outlay but well worth it in the long run.

james roffey

Re: Another pump bites the dust
« Reply #16 on: August 24, 2010, 05:20:36 pm »
Thanks guys

 will splash out on a Gloria i think 20 years that would see me into retirement too :-[

Doug Holloway

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Re: Another pump bites the dust
« Reply #17 on: August 24, 2010, 05:26:18 pm »
Hi Guys

James have you been to SOLO, they are in Progress Road, about half the price of other suppliers.

Cheers

Doug

james roffey

Re: Another pump bites the dust
« Reply #18 on: August 24, 2010, 05:48:18 pm »
I have not been Doug, you mentioned them to me before so i  seen the the site, cant see any metal sprayers on the site but will call in to them Wednesday and have a look

cheers

Re: Another pump bites the dust
« Reply #19 on: August 24, 2010, 09:35:52 pm »
I have not been Doug, you mentioned them to me before so i  seen the the site, cant see any metal sprayers on the site but will call in to them Wednesday and have a look

cheers

If you look on the link I posted yesterday their is a stainless sprayer about half way down... this is the same company as Doug has mentioned
 

solo sprayers from Essex are a good company to buy from, heres the ebay shop
 
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/solosprayers/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p4340