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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: kevinc on December 03, 2013, 05:07:29 pm

Title: ionic pump
Post by: kevinc on December 03, 2013, 05:07:29 pm
apart from ionics who don't sell spares,where can i get spares for these pumps?i take it they are not ionics own model so who does make them?flojet/schurflo?
i need some brushes and the springs that push the brushes down
Title: Re: ionic pump
Post by: Small but perfectley formed on December 03, 2013, 06:43:23 pm
Think they are flowjet
Title: Re: ionic pump
Post by: robert mitchell on December 03, 2013, 06:55:26 pm
i have an ionics pump and its an aquatec - does it have a model number on it?

mines got an ionics sticker but its an aquatec ddp 8800.
Title: Re: ionic pump
Post by: kevinc on December 03, 2013, 07:24:58 pm
does ddp 7800 ring any bells?would like to re-ferb these pumps if any parts are available
Title: Re: ionic pump
Post by: windowswashed on December 03, 2013, 07:36:35 pm
Can't beat a flojet, shurflo are pants ;D
Title: Re: ionic pump
Post by: Stephen.C on December 03, 2013, 07:42:56 pm
aquatic pumps are sealed units.
Just buy a new one.
Title: Re: ionic pump
Post by: kevinc on December 03, 2013, 07:55:50 pm
well i have both in peices ;D,works just like a starter motor or any other dc motor really,simple in operation just the spare parts may be an issue need a uk supplier-apart from ionics who don't want to know spares(buy a new one            £130-thank you)
Title: Re: ionic pump
Post by: Pete Thompson on December 03, 2013, 10:12:57 pm
TBH I would never fanny around trying to repair a broken pump, buying spares etc etc.  Who has the time for that?  Time is better spent out cleaning windows and earning money.

If you spend 3 hours trying to repair one, that's about 3 x £30per hour = £90 before you've even paid for any parts.

Just spend the £130 and get a new one.  Actually get 2, because IMO you should always have a spare pump on hand.  It's one of the few things that can stop you working.
Title: Re: ionic pump
Post by: Stephen.C on December 03, 2013, 10:20:01 pm
TBH I would never fanny around trying to repair a broken pump, buying spares etc etc.  Who has the time for that?  Time is better spent out cleaning windows and earning money.

If you spend 3 hours trying to repair one, that's about 3 x £30per hour = £90 before you've even paid for any parts.

Just spend the £130 and get a new one.  Actually get 2, because IMO you should always have a spare pump on hand.  It's one of the few things that can stop you working.

Yep bang on old son.
Title: Re: ionic pump
Post by: robert mitchell on December 04, 2013, 09:02:36 am
It's usually the diaphragms at the top that go .

15 mins to fix .

Mine just had some grit in and works as new after cleaning it out .

They are not sealed units
Title: Re: ionic pump
Post by: kevinc on December 04, 2013, 08:12:32 pm
It's usually the diaphragms at the top that go .

15 mins to fix .

Mine just had some grit in and works as new after cleaning it out .

They are not sealed units
hey thanks robert,do you have a link to a supplier for the diaphragms?-yes you are correct they are not sealed units pretty easy to service and keep it going for years
Title: Re: ionic pump
Post by: robert mitchell on December 04, 2013, 08:37:26 pm
hi , i don't have a link as i only needed to clean some grit out of mine and its working fine again.

I think the best bet would be to email aquatec and ask them where you can source the parts in the uk.


Title: Re: ionic pump
Post by: robert mitchell on December 04, 2013, 08:41:26 pm
I have just emailed them to ask where to buy spares in the uk .

Will let you know when i get a reply.
Title: Re: ionic pump
Post by: kevinc on December 04, 2013, 08:42:35 pm
thank you ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: ionic pump
Post by: dd on December 04, 2013, 10:46:42 pm
Window cleaning warehouse sell Aquatec pumps for £84 (plus VAT I think).