[Smurf]

I like the sound of this. Do I like the cost?

Probably not as Chris has gone very quite.

[chris scott]

Camlocks are s/s  quik release.They seem the most reliable over time...no leaks .
We have a number of attachments ie one for dosatron, one for hoselock, one for tank . Chemical pick up pipe....Camlocks provide a quick and easy way to swap the feed over...making the machine more versatile.
The higher flow pump means we can use a larger  nozzle nozzles ,so bigger droplet ...less drift. We can now run 4 waterfed pole from it for render / cladding cleaning.
The unloader combined with this type of pump means it is soooooooo much easier to  adjust flow ,spray pattern etc  down to around 1 0r 2 litres per min and up to around 30lpm .
The pumps are self priming . It also "unloads " back into the pump....which means less trailing pipe work ,also eliminates the need for a tank to return chemical to.Can be used with metering valve set up to custom mix on site....if you really want to go Yank.
Stainless steel frame so no "real" issues with corrosion.
Pump body is of an high performance "alloy"...less corrosion /wear.
Rollers: Super Rollers standard [Poly (T3) and Teflon® (T2)]
 Shaft Seals: Viton standard
Less moving parts in the pump and very easy to repair on site.
Small footprint frame ...easy to carry. more than Van pack performance without the need for a dedicated  van.
We have used the comet pumps for years with no real issues...we though we would just take it a step further.
These pumps are pretty much everything resistant...acids, tfr, weedkiler ,biocide etc.

Chris many thanks for the in depth reply.
Can I ask what pump is that exactly?
What size motor is that loncin?
Did you source all the parts needed and build it yourself?



 

It's a roller pump.
Loncin is a 5.5hp although 1hp is enough.
Sophie built it for me.

[Smurf]

Nice one 

I would imagine that roller pump could also double up and make a great washdown pump too going by this vid...
Who needs a pressure washer to washdown stuff at low pressure anymore  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCr-XRFzgGA

[Smurf]

Chris can I ask how much you paid for your new pump set up?
I take it Sophie  works with Ben from rutland pumps?

[chris scott]

Chris can I ask how much you paid for your new pump set up?
I take it Sophie  works with Ben from rutland pumps?

Don't know ...I only gave them the spec. You need to speak to Sophie ..the custom pump builder.

[Smurf]

Chris is it ok if I send you an email as I guess you don't want to give too much away on here. 

[chris scott]

I honestly don't know...they have not sent me the bill !

[chris scott]

Maybe £700 or 800 ...but thats a guess. It's top spec... even down to the stainless frame compared to a painted one.

[Smurf]

I'm guessing it's a field test trial freebie then...Say no more   
To be honnest I've never seen a hypro pump with an unloader combined like that so must be a first surely?

[chris scott]

It's no freebie....I ordered exactly what I wanted. So you will not have seen one.
 I just have not received the final invoice. ...so I really cannot tell you how much it was.
Ask Sophie the price....the price might increase depending on how many of her nails she snapped whilst putting it together.

[Smurf]

It's no freebie....I ordered exactly what I wanted. So you will not have seen one.
 I just have not received the final invoice. ...so I really cannot tell you how much it was.
Ask Sophie the price....the price might increase depending on how many of her nails she snapped whilst putting it together.

I bet Sophie broke one or two and cussed you like a trooper too. 

[chris scott]

I like the sound of this. Do I like the cost?

Probably not as Chris has gone very quite.

Not much change from £1000 ....nice machine tho'. I suppose quality comes at a price.

[ascjim]

Actually, I'm looking for a pump that will also mix the chemical. Where can I get something like this?

[chris scott]

In the for sale section on here ...I have several for sale.

[ascjim]

I can see the one with the tank, do you have any others?

[chris scott]

yep

[chris scott]

James...what exactly are you wanting to do with the machine? I have loads of stuff for sale.

[ascjim]

I want a motor that can suck water and mix chemicals for us. Then plug that into a wfp pole. Have you anything?

[Smurf]

My understanding Chris still does mixing by hand like most of us.

I know going by some pics/vids Chris has posted using an algoclear pro box in the past to apply the correct dose of algoclear pro. This will mix it for you but the downside it needs an outside tap and good pressure for the dosatron inside the box to work properly. http://www.algoclear.com/site/equipment.html

Interesting to see on that link above that algopro  now sell a petrol driven pump  with the internal pump bypass simular to the one that Chris has just had built. However the pump etc on his is of a much higher spec for chemical use. But still it don't mix chems for you as you would need something like a proportioner (metering ball valve) type setup to do that for you if wanting to use a 12v or petrol driven chemical pump.

[chris scott]

I want a motor that can suck water and mix chemicals for us. Then plug that into a wfp pole. Have you anything?

What chemicals do you wish to mix ? Why do you want to do that?
That pump will feed 3 waterfed poles. or a lance .