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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: richywilts on September 14, 2011, 02:38:07 pm

Title: would a broken pump controller effect flow
Post by: richywilts on September 14, 2011, 02:38:07 pm

just fitted a new pump on system yet it still seems to be coming out not very powerful out the brush head even on full flow, staff think it could be the variable flow controller needs replacing.

Title: Re: would a broken pump controller effect flow
Post by: gto on September 14, 2011, 03:04:57 pm

easy way to find out is connect the pump straight to the battery.

Title: Re: would a broken pump controller effect flow
Post by: Pope vader on September 14, 2011, 03:30:39 pm

might need setting up properly

Title: Re: would a broken pump controller effect flow
Post by: Ian Sheppard on September 14, 2011, 05:13:59 pm

I would agree that connecting the pump direct to the battery would identify if there is a fault with the control. Where did you get the control and what make is it?

were you having having problems before the pump was changed? Could there be a blockage dirt/grit in the hose or jets air lock?
Is the control a 3 button 3 digit one?

Title: Re: would a broken pump controller effect flow
Post by: Dave Willis on September 14, 2011, 06:01:48 pm

Was the pump rated the same as the one that came off?

Title: Re: would a broken pump controller effect flow
Post by: Ian Sheppard on September 15, 2011, 12:38:08 pm

Quote from: Hydrophyl® on September 14, 2011, 06:01:48 pm

Was the pump rated the same as the one that came off?

Good point the control should have no problem with a pump up to 7 litre per minute and 100PSI. if it is a Eco Flow 3 digit control you can also try to reset the calibration on the control.

As for pumps the control should work with any brand the more efficient the better.