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Title: hydramaster pump problems
Post by: peter maybury on May 06, 2012, 09:50:21 am
I had a problem last year with the pistons in the pump breaking. Last time I had to buy a new pump head but as it was bank holiday and could not get any parts or replacement, have stripped the pump completely. Does anybody have any of the castings that go around the cam that drive the piston or complete pistons to get me out of a problem Can anybody tell me why they break like this both occasions two of the castings have broken. Any body that is in the know with replacement oil seals for these pump please point me in the right direction.
Thanks

Peter
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Title: Re: hydramaster pump problems
Post by: Mike Halliday on May 06, 2012, 10:02:06 am
its a long shot but i have a interpump W140 with the same problem , you can have it for spares..... but i doubt you have the same pump.

what pump is it? I tried to get mine  fixed but was told it was not cost effective
Title: Re: hydramaster pump problems
Post by: peter maybury on May 06, 2012, 01:48:00 pm
difficult to identify pump properly as is italian manufacture for hydromaster type lws3525 hydrapump 2. But looking at it I would say the same pistons etc as I had in my spitfire 4.0. I think that these pumps are all similar as are used on other machines.
If you are happy to send the pump to me if it in no good I will return or see if I have any way of repairing for you or will return. I will reimburse the postage or whatever etc if your are happy to do that.

Peter
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Title: Re: hydramaster pump problems
Post by: Mike Halliday on May 06, 2012, 01:52:47 pm
Easier for me to just take a photo and post it here, I'll do it when I get home
Title: Re: hydramaster pump problems
Post by: Mike Halliday on May 06, 2012, 02:55:46 pm
there are only so many manufacturers of pumps commonly used in T/m most are Cat Comet/General & Interpump your pump will be one of these but H/M USA conceal the name so you can't buy direct at a reduced  price.

do you use the TMF forum? you could post a picture of your pump and someone would know its make

this is my pump.... any use?

(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1336311940_pump 001.JPG)
Title: Re: hydramaster pump problems
Post by: jon barnes on May 06, 2012, 06:58:02 pm
I think its the same as got on our phoenix

Try dual pumps - Im sure they carry spares for this type of pump
also try David Ingram - he is also  a sourse of good information on this type of pump
Hope this helps
Terry
Title: Re: hydramaster pump problems
Post by: julianb on May 06, 2012, 08:56:59 pm
A pressure washer place in bridgend will sort you out went there yesterday a v good set up canget u details
Title: Re: hydramaster pump problems
Post by: The Carpet Cleaning Pro on May 06, 2012, 09:40:10 pm
Easy to get here on ebay

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=interpump+W140&_sacat=See-All-Categories
Title: Re: hydramaster pump problems
Post by: peter maybury on May 07, 2012, 04:18:50 pm

(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1336403572_Piston 1.JPG)
(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1336385311_Pump 1.JPG[img]http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1336385340_Pump 2.JPG)

The first photo is the broken piston with the cam. the other photos are of the complete pump. I would imagine that a lot of these pistons are the same if made by the same manufacturer.

Mike, if you don't mind sending the pump/pump head to me I would gladly re-imburse you the carriage.

If anyone else is able to help in any way it would be much appreciated.

Thanks
Peter
Title: Re: hydramaster pump problems
Post by: Mike Halliday on May 07, 2012, 05:15:13 pm
email me your address and i'll post it tomorrow.

info@henryhalliday.co.uk
Title: Re: hydramaster pump problems
Post by: Billy Russell on May 07, 2012, 05:16:56 pm
I'll help you Pete,


Buy a new one you tight welsh git!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


You can have that tip for nothing


 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: hydramaster pump problems
Post by: peter maybury on May 07, 2012, 05:45:46 pm
I hope that you are going on the weekend Billy, I could do with getting rid of some aggression!
Peter
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Title: Re: hydramaster pump problems
Post by: Billy Russell on May 07, 2012, 06:20:58 pm
Don't worry ole boy!!! i'll be there!!!  Don't forget your glasses grandad, you might learn something!!!  :o  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: hydramaster pump problems
Post by: mark shannon on May 07, 2012, 06:43:46 pm
Peter just take it over to HMs guys in Oxford those guys are pump specialists couldn't be more than hour from you. Roger the mechanics a great guy, probably cost a couple of hundred but better than down time.

mark
Title: Re: hydramaster pump problems
Post by: peter maybury on May 08, 2012, 08:32:24 pm
I apprechiate the help but up untill now am still unable to identify pump or manufacturer. I will take your suggestion and give the guys in oxford a ring. I would also like the details of the people in Bridgend please.

Peter
www.carpetcleanercardiff.com (http://www.carpetcleanercardiff.com)
Title: Re: hydramaster pump problems
Post by: Glynn on May 08, 2012, 08:48:04 pm
It will most probably be a Comet pump. Oil seals are a POP to change and all.
Title: Re: hydramaster pump problems
Post by: Craigp on May 08, 2012, 09:28:31 pm
Don't say that Glynn, I paid something like £500 for HM to change mine last time  :'(
It also occurred to me I could have bought a new pump for that - lesson learned.

Yes today I found out mine is a comet pump thats on a HM spitfire 4.0
Title: Re: hydramaster pump problems
Post by: CARPET KNIGHTS on May 08, 2012, 09:49:38 pm
yes sounds like a comet pump and yes very easy to change
Title: Re: hydramaster pump problems
Post by: peter maybury on May 08, 2012, 09:53:32 pm
have found out it is a comet pump lws 3525. Anybody know of any uk suppliers for seals, parts and complete pumps?. Have sourced lots in u.s. but unable to find any in uk.
thanks for the info.

Peter.
Title: Re: hydramaster pump problems
Post by: Craigp on May 08, 2012, 10:08:12 pm
Peter, Manchester pressure washers can get parts, I think they have to order them in though.

(LWS 3525 same as mine)

http://www.manchesterpressurewashers.co.uk/default.aspx?page=109

Title: Re: hydramaster pump problems
Post by: julianb on May 09, 2012, 08:25:47 am
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