[Carpet Dawg]

Hey guys.

Got a pumphead on my airflex changed today as it gave up its life on me. (my fault)
The tech has installed a new one as you can see from the pics, and i unfortunatly was in a rush and did fully test it out. It works fine when you fit the priming hose too is, but when you attach the soluation line with the wand it doesn't give anything plus the pump stops altogether!

The problem is the red hose on the right hand side of the pumphead, there's a major kink when you try and close up the machine! The tech obviously didn't know this was an issue 

So my question is, how can i avoid creating the kink when i close the machine? Sounds silly i know but i have been scraching my head for the last couple of hours.  Is the nut that comes out of the pump ment to point slighty vertical? So wish i could remember what it all looked like before i took it in....

The red hose on the right hand touches the blue casing when its close, thus creating the kink.

Many thanks
Tony

[Joe H]

You would have been quicker to ask Matt to send you a photo of a machine showing how th epipe runs are then you could have copied. Just my opinion.

Which Airflex model is it?

[Simon@arenaclean]

I would assume it works with the primer pipe because there is no resistance, as soon as you block the other end with the solution hose the flow is increased with no exit from the pump. I have the bigger pump in mine so it's facing the other way (side to side) it appears to me from the photo's the pipes from the pump have been positioned wrongly, they have probably been tightened without consideration of position. Remove the pipe then the fitting from the pump. Put fresh ptf tape on the thread and put it back in the right position so it does not pinch. Don't be tempted to back it off if you go to far, it will leak, do it increments. You may need to shorten the pipe too. Check well for leaks. Put the drop in pipes from the solution tank into a bucket so you can run the pump with the case open. If you're not busy tomorrow email the photo to Matt at Cleansmart and give him a call. Oh and take photo's as you go great for looking back at as you re-assemble

[Simon@arenaclean]

Excellent idea from Joe! I'd start there.

[CARPET KNIGHTS]

looks to me like that red pipe should be pointing back not forward. tighten the fitting another 180 degrees.

Cheers Goron

[Mike Halliday]

I agree with goron.

but the bigger issue is the use of jubilee clips on the high pressure side of the pump. also that looks a right bodge job, is that how it looked when it was new?

[Carpet Dawg]

Thanks for the replys guys.

Mike, cant remember how it looked 100% when it was new but i am sure the two red pipes had jubilee clips on them. Do you recon its the wrong type of clips or somthing??

I'll try turning the fitting 180 degree's as mentioned.

Can i also ask, is there an easier way of removing the pipes from the fittings? i'm no weakly (so i thought) but when i tried removing them they where solid!

Tony

[Mike Halliday]

tony what pressure does the pump run at ?

 jubilee clip are not rated over about 200psi they are Ok for the supply side but once the water leaves the pump you need hydraulically crimped hoses

[Simon@arenaclean]

Thanks for the replys guys.

Can i also ask, is there an easier way of removing the pipes from the fittings? i'm no weakly (so i thought) but when i tried removing them they where solid!

Tony

warm the pipe up, loosen the clip then blow over it with a hair drier, or run hot water through the pump. When refitting put the pipe in hot water until it goes soft, push on and clamp before it cools.

[Carpet Dawg]

Mike, its a 200psi.

Total pain in the ass! after spending all night trying to remove the fittings looks like i'll need to do the 40 minute drive again tomorrow to the tech!!! really not a happy bunny! 

Thanks Simon, managed to remove the pipes in the end but it was the fittings that have stopped me Doesn't help i dont have alan keys or a vice etc

[Simon@arenaclean]

Being so far North I can see why you don't nip to Cleansmart I would still ask Matt for a photo or talk to him to clarify position of pipes etc, could save some hassle later, check it all under pressure too before you leave.

Good luck mate

Simon

[Carpet Dawg]

Thanks for all the replys all sorted now tested it out on four jobs today.

Tony