Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: rycalshaw on February 22, 2019, 01:34:02 pm
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hi guys, for the the last week or so, when i start working ( with a fully charged battery), the flow has been very poor ,but give it an hour or so and it seems to pick up to full power, does this seem like a battery issue, or maybe the pump?
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I’d check all electrical connections.
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I wouldn’t think it was a battery issue as the amps would go down with use so you’d have less power as the day goes on , maybe your pumps on the way out? How old is the pump?
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Possible air lock somewhere, which works its way out and hence the increase flow.
Does it cough n splutter before you notice the increase in flow? (The air coming out the hose in between water flow)
Ive had this happen on me a couple of times and its usually trapped air in my casr.
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yes , it does splutter occasionally..
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- remove and clean pre filter
- disconnect hose reel put pump on 99 to clear any air out of pump
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Check your fuse/fuses. I had the same last week and it turned out to be dirt/corrosion in one of the fuse holders.
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Also check all connectors are tight if there’s and air leak or a small water leak
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More more I think about it, if you've checked all electrical connections, then yes you've probably got air in it. Especially if it's often spluttering.
And if you've got a controller you won't be able to calibrate it properly with air in the system.