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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: colin purewater on January 24, 2012, 12:06:44 pm

Title: Pump problem ???
Post by: colin purewater on January 24, 2012, 12:06:44 pm
Hi people,

          I always have mr flow controller set at the same number
Theese are digital, but the last week or so I've noticed
That the flow keeps changing, sometimes the flow drops
A bit low and dome times the flow is so high
The water is bouncing of the windows and making a noise
On the glass!

Any ideas?? Would it need to be re calibrated or would it be
Some thing else ? The system is only about 8 months
Old and from the cleaning ware house

Many thanks

Colin.
Title: Re: Pump problem ???
Post by: Smudger on January 24, 2012, 01:07:58 pm
is the controller number changing or just the dropping off then coming back up ?

i'd check the batt first - make sure you have plenty of charge in it

Darran
Title: Re: Pump problem ???
Post by: colin purewater on January 24, 2012, 02:30:58 pm
No mate staying on the same number!

I've got a split relay on the bat I'll check that is working ok

Cheers mate
Title: Re: Pump problem ???
Post by: Ian Sheppard on January 24, 2012, 03:06:28 pm
If the flow rate on the controller is staying the same it may be a battery voltage issue, Does the controller show BATT?

Also check you connections between the controller and pump try to keep cables as short as possible as the longer the cable the greater volt drop.
It may also be ensuring there are no restrictions or blockages in the hose or jets.

Failing all the above if you have altered or changed any of your fittings it may just be you need to re calibrate the controller.
Title: Re: Pump problem ???
Post by: colin purewater on January 24, 2012, 04:11:42 pm
cheers ian, ive just checked at the above and all seens fine and dandy, never says batt,

probly just have to re-call the controller.... this should be fun as ive miss placed the instructions ::)
Title: Re: Pump problem ???
Post by: Ian Sheppard on January 24, 2012, 04:19:29 pm
Colin I have just emailed instructions to you.
Title: Re: Pump problem ???
Post by: ♠Winp®oClean♠ on January 24, 2012, 04:19:59 pm
Do you have anything "after" the pump, like a DI vessel?

Also check your strainer, it could well need cleaning! I've just had to sterilise my tank after it was full of microscopic algae & was blocking the strainer within an hour!!
Title: Re: Pump problem ???
Post by: colin purewater on January 24, 2012, 04:21:14 pm
only the strainer  after the pump mate ill check that now thanks
Title: Re: Pump problem ???
Post by: ♠Winp®oClean♠ on January 24, 2012, 04:21:58 pm
only the strainer  after the pump mate ill check that now thanks

The strainer should be "BEFORE" the pump!! :o ;D
Title: Re: Pump problem ???
Post by: Frankybadboy on January 24, 2012, 07:29:04 pm
only the strainer  after the pump mate ill check that now thanks

The strainer should be "BEFORE" the pump!! :o ;D
could be why the pump got problems. ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Pump problem ???
Post by: J. Domingos on January 24, 2012, 08:50:24 pm
A nice 80amp Batt. , strainer After pump, Aquatec pump with switch on it, and why not one of this,

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300652316538?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649#ht_1256wt_1344
Title: Re: Pump problem ???
Post by: ♠Winp®oClean♠ on January 24, 2012, 09:07:17 pm
A nice 80amp Batt. , strainer After pump, Aquatec pump with switch on it, and why not one of this,

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300652316538?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649#ht_1256wt_1344

Do you know the purpose of a strainer?
Title: Re: Pump problem ???
Post by: colin purewater on January 24, 2012, 09:12:30 pm
sorry strainer is in correct place am just a plonker!

it was a dirty strainer so cleaned that and recalled flow controller

all fine and dandy now thanks for the help  :) :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Pump problem ???
Post by: ♠Winp®oClean♠ on January 24, 2012, 09:14:03 pm
sorry strainer is in correct place am just a plonker!

it was a dirty strainer so cleaned that and recalled flow controller

all fine and dandy now thanks for the help  :) :-* :-* :-*

Keep your eye on the strainer over the next couple of days. ;)
Title: Re: Pump problem ???
Post by: colin purewater on January 24, 2012, 09:15:48 pm
sorry strainer is in correct place am just a plonker!

it was a dirty strainer so cleaned that and recalled flow controller

all fine and dandy now thanks for the help  :) :-* :-* :-*

Keep your eye on the strainer over the next couple of days. ;)

Ill be sure to do that thank you