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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: outshine on October 07, 2005, 07:52:19 pm

Title: cheap wfp system
Post by: outshine on October 07, 2005, 07:52:19 pm: would this sprayer work in a wfp system????

http://www.northerntooluk.com/redHotDeals/default.asp?id=2597
Title: Re: cheap wfp system
Post by: windows_chepstow on October 07, 2005, 08:07:22 pm: This is it for £129 plus VAT.

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60PSI max.
On-demand SHURflo diaphragm pump moves 6.8LPM. Mounts to any ATV with electric start or 12V mounted battery.
Adjustable spray - up to 6.1m spray gun, filter, fan - and straight-stream tip 4.3m hose fittings.
Nozzle adjusts from cone to stream.
Pressure activated pump.
Can be run off a 12V car battery.
Dimensions: 787L x 343W x 356Hmm.
Not for use with diesel or crop oil.
Round-Up compatiable.
Ship Wt.: 11.4 Kg.

I don't think it would be suitable for this reason:

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On-demand SHURflo diaphragm pump moves 6.8LPM.

That's nearly 7 liters per minute. I've read somewhere that for WFP you need about 1 liter per minute.

If the pump rate can be varied (which I suspect it can't as it doesn't specify that) then it could be suitable.

I'm no expert on the above, mind, so don't take my word for it.
Title: Re: cheap wfp system
Post by: Chris Cottrell on October 07, 2005, 08:37:49 pm: Im also wondering if you use an ATV everyday

Im guessing not

???
Maybe ::) ;)
Title: Re: cheap wfp system
Post by: windows_chepstow on October 07, 2005, 08:47:31 pm: Quote from: ChrisC on October 07, 2005, 08:37:49 pm
Im also wondering if you use an ATV everyday

Chris,

What's an ATV?

Tosh
Title: Re: cheap wfp system
Post by: clearly pro on October 07, 2005, 08:52:58 pm: This pump is adjustable. There is a small hex screw on the top, turn it and you can adjust the flow rate. No need for a varible pump controller. All shure flos are this way. The psi settings are set at the factpry but the flow rates are adjustable
Title: Re: cheap wfp system
Post by: Chris Cottrell on October 07, 2005, 10:01:37 pm: Oh I forget

were not all country boyz are we

ATV = All Terain Vehicle

Which said tank/sprayer is built for
8) 8)
Title: Re: cheap wfp system
Post by: outshine on October 07, 2005, 10:10:14 pm: I dont use a atv/quad.....yet ;) I used to ride a road legal quad when I lived in holland, it was good fun ;D

Thanks for the info clearly pro 8)

Looks easy enough to trolley mount too
Title: Re: cheap wfp system
Post by: H h20 on October 07, 2005, 10:33:24 pm: Yes,they are perfect,iv`e been using the same one since i started with wfp 4 months ago,you can get bigger tanks and higer psi pumps,Gaz.
Title: Re: cheap wfp system
Post by: H h20 on October 07, 2005, 10:39:20 pm: Here you go,
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Brand-new-98ltr-spot-sprayer-Atv-Quad-bike_W0QQitemZ8005485217QQcategoryZ9895QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Title: Re: cheap wfp system
Post by: outshine on October 07, 2005, 10:44:09 pm: Nice one Gaz ;)

Did you have any problems connecting the hose/pole etc?
Title: Re: cheap wfp system
Post by: windows_chepstow on October 07, 2005, 10:50:36 pm: Quote from: clearly pro on October 07, 2005, 08:52:58 pm
This pump is adjustable. There is a small hex screw on the top, turn it and you can adjust the flow rate. No need for a varible pump controller. All shure flos are this way. The psi settings are set at the factpry but the flow rates are adjustable

Gaz, I've got a shurflo pump and wasn't going to use it as my current water carrying capacity is naff.

I assumed it would just pump out at full blast.

Thanks for the information.

I'll have a play with mine.

Cheers.
Title: Re: cheap wfp system
Post by: matt on October 07, 2005, 10:57:24 pm: i looked into these in a BIG when last year, when i started looking at WFP stuff

they will work for a VAN mount, BUT when you work out the cost int he end, i still went for a Trolley system, it might have cost a few quid more, but it wasnt that much more, it was only the cost of a sack truc or Trolley and a pump unit

you still need Battery, RO unit, poles, brushes
Title: Re: cheap wfp system
Post by: H h20 on October 07, 2005, 10:57:50 pm: Quote from: outshine on October 07, 2005, 10:44:09 pm
Nice one Gaz ;)

Did you have any problems connecting the hose/pole etc?
I use the micro irrigation hose to run up the pole,it is connected with a 6mm pushfit connector and then to a standard hose connector,and i use a trigger off a numatic wet and dry carpet cleaner to activate the water,if i could upload any pics i would but it seems im not the only one whos having trouble doing that,Gaz.