Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Rob_Mac on June 24, 2010, 05:02:55 pm
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I had a breakdown on my pump (100psi) and I have been using a 60psi pump for the last couple of months.
I have a large office suite, two floor, to clean, on a two monthly visit and the last time I cleaned it was with the less powerful pump. It took four hours, which is still good, as it is priced right.
I have cleaned it several times previous but just could not remember how long it has taken previously.
2.5 hours this morning!!! I don't think I need to say anything else!!!
Rob ;D
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If I'm reading you right your saying a 60psi is no different from a 100psi for your work? I'd agree unless your doing 3 or 4 storey work through 100m of 6mm microbore where you might notice a difference?
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No Gold
I'm saying that there is an incredible 1.5 hrs difference on this particular building and I know on my small round it was taking me much longer to rinse and get each house finished.
The 60 psi pump got me out of a hole but I would never choose to work with one full time!!!
Rob ;D
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Ah
I can see the confusion I did it this morning with a new 100 psi pump - thanks Alex!!
Rob ;D
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Nowt whatsoever to do with the psi of the pump, the rated psi of the pump is just the point that the pressure switch kicks in at, if you use a flow controller then it's irrevelant anyway.
The actual flowrate is what makes the difference
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No flow controller. Don't know about the 60psi one but the 100psi is 9 litres per minute.
Rob ;D
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Hi Mate
Ive got similar problem with brodex pump, wont work on mini-bore, will look into it when quite.
Cheers
Gary
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Ta for that pub Gary - He is well chuffed!!!
Did you get 400 for that graffiti??
Rob ;D
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No flow controller. Don't know about the 60psi one but the 100psi is 9 litres per minute.
Rob ;D
9 litres a minute! What you doin' - cleaning the custies windows or drowning them? ;D
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I might take my on/off out from between the water tank and pump then. I'd be finished in 45 minutes. ;D