[spudd]

Right guys is it possible to run a backpack/trolley off a static tank??

so what I mean is use the pump and battery from the backpack but some how use the water from the tank?? So it's basically turning the trolley in to a van mount but using a separate tank.. So some how pulling water out of tank through backpack to reel???

If this doesn't make sense please say and I'll try to elaborate..

Cheers spikey..

[spudd]

I remember DAZMOND doing something similar I think!??

[DG Cleaning]

Yes it is just connect the suction side of the pump to the static tank and the delivery side of the pump to a hose reel.
It really is that simple

[spudd]

DG thanks for the reply buddy.. I take it this will Need to dismantle backpack for this correct? It's a Gardiners one??

[DG Cleaning]

Personally I would buy a Shurflo pump and just use that with no controller.
It would be more suited to pumping through a 100m reel as its more powerful.
I'd keep the backpack for those jobs where you can't reach with the hose

[Alex Gardiner]

Right guys is it possible to run a backpack/trolley off a static tank??

so what I mean is use the pump and battery from the backpack but some how use the water from the tank?? So it's basically turning the trolley in to a van mount but using a separate tank.. So some how pulling water out of tank through backpack to reel???

If this doesn't make sense please say and I'll try to elaborate..

Cheers spikey..

Hi Spikey

It is completely 'possible' to use a backpack to pump through from a static tank - it has been done before. However there are some issues with doing so.

Using it this way will wear the pump out far more quickly than using a pump that is designed for these loadings. Also it is most probable that the pump will not be powerful enough to pump through 100m of microbore and will either simply not do it or burn out trying.

Doing so will invalidate any warranty that the backpack came with.

[Mike #1]

A trolley is your best option if you still need something portable for certain jobs as they are typically fitted with a 100psi shurflo pump which is a standard on pump boxes and van mounts . Mike

[spudd]

Some good pointers there guys thank you all for your help..

[dazmond]

i used to use a 50L pure freedom trolley system and just dropped the 2 pipes into the top lid of my tank but if i were you id just buy a pumpbox and reel.(which is what i use now).


regards



dazmond

[DG Cleaning]

Sounds like your on a budget.
I wouldn't get a pump box if I were you.
IMO they are the biggest rip off in the world of window cleaning

[Spruce]

Sounds like your on a budget.
I wouldn't get a pump box if I were you.
IMO they are the biggest rip off in the world of window cleaning

Whilst I agree that they are expensive for what they are, they are for WFP what plug and play is for Windows (media). Everything is taken out of the van in one package for charging and frost protection in the winter.

[DG Cleaning]

Sounds like your on a budget.
I wouldn't get a pump box if I were you.
IMO they are the biggest rip off in the world of window cleaning

Whilst I agree that they are expensive for what they are, they are for WFP what plug and play is for Windows (media). Everything is taken out of the van in one package for charging and frost protection in the winter.

I'm not saying having everything in one box isn't a good idea.
I know what the box its self is worth and how little effort goes into fitting a pump and controller into it.
The mark up for this is astronomical.
I've got my pump mounted on a nice thick piece of oak that I had left over from my kitchen work tops which is fixed to the tank
There's space on there should I wish to add a controller in the future.
It can be uncoupled and brought inside with ease and I can
see everything.
Took me half an hour make this, mount the pump and put it in the van.
I bet I could make a pump box up even quicker.