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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: pikeman on September 01, 2012, 08:01:03 pm

Title: shurflo strainer.
Post by: pikeman on September 01, 2012, 08:01:03 pm

got a pure freedom trolly which i have not used for over 12 months went van mount. going to put the trolly in the van to make it a 2 man setup. going to connect straght to the tank so there would be no strainer just wondered if it is essential and if so where to put it. dont really want to strip it down. thanks in advance.

Title: Re: shurflo strainer.
Post by: britishwill on September 01, 2012, 08:28:05 pm

I have never had one in 5 years. I use 2 pumps

Title: Re: shurflo strainer.
Post by: pikeman on September 01, 2012, 08:35:02 pm

thanks britishwill

Title: Re: shurflo strainer.
Post by: David Salkeld on September 02, 2012, 08:55:50 am

Quote from: britishwill on September 01, 2012, 08:28:05 pm

I have never had one in 5 years. I use 2 pumps

You've been lucky mate.
Best to fit one.
Purefreedom do one with female 1/2 inch BSP to screw on the pump outlet
And a male 1/2 inch BSP to screw a hozelock male coupling on

http://www.purefreedom.co.uk/12-male-female-threaded-shurflo-pump-strainer-p-308.html

Title: Re: shurflo strainer.
Post by: pikeman on September 02, 2012, 11:06:06 am

many thanks david

Title: Re: shurflo strainer.
Post by: DG Cleaning on September 02, 2012, 08:27:02 pm

It's always good practice to filter whatever goes into a pump

Title: Re: shurflo strainer.
Post by: evo on September 02, 2012, 08:57:23 pm

you have to way up the facts strainer at £12 or a new pump at £76 its a no brainier 

Title: Re: shurflo strainer.
Post by: pikeman on September 02, 2012, 11:10:07 pm

thanks for all your replys a strainers it is then

Title: Re: shurflo strainer.
Post by: Blue Frog Systems on September 03, 2012, 12:30:51 am

could always put a splitter after the strainer and before the pumps

Title: Re: shurflo strainer.
Post by: SunShineCleaning on September 03, 2012, 07:45:02 am

Don't use a strainer, simple cut a piece of a plastic flour sieve and put it in with the washer of the hoselock connector.

Title: Re: shurflo strainer.
Post by: pikeman on September 03, 2012, 06:31:48 pm

thanks for tips appreciated

Title: Re: shurflo strainer.
Post by: David Salkeld on September 03, 2012, 08:58:53 pm

Quote from: SunShineCleaning on September 03, 2012, 07:45:02 am

Don't use a strainer, simple cut a piece of a plastic flour sieve and put it in with the washer of the hoselock connector.

Good idea  ;)
DIY? You'll be suggesting we make our own brushes next  ;D

Title: Re: shurflo strainer.
Post by: SunShineCleaning on September 03, 2012, 09:11:41 pm

Quote from: David Salkeld on September 03, 2012, 08:58:53 pm

Quote from: SunShineCleaning on September 03, 2012, 07:45:02 am

Don't use a strainer, simple cut a piece of a plastic flour sieve and put it in with the washer of the hoselock connector.

Good idea  ;)
DIY? You'll be suggesting we make our own brushes next  ;D

I'm happy with gardiners brushes.  :)

I only did this as I had loads of issues with strainers not fitting well and sucking in  a bit of air etc.

Title: Re: shurflo strainer.
Post by: mikeyfaerosyth on September 03, 2012, 10:17:01 pm

http://www.windowcleaningstuff.co.uk/manufacturer.php?id_manufacturer=33

Title: Re: shurflo strainer.
Post by: SunShineCleaning on September 05, 2012, 08:58:53 pm

I have a flojet strainer for sale on ebay number
261094213770