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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Klean07 on February 13, 2015, 10:43:01 am
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Just had new system fitted into van which looks nice but a few teething problems have arisen. TCW have offered to have a look but not until next Wednesday so because I'm off now until Monday I'll put a few questions on here to see if I can get the answers from here.
First question is why does user two van port flow with water even though the pump isn't turned on?
2/ Why do all ports drip 24/7?
More to follow
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If your talking about exterior ports then your problem could be that they haven't installed QRC stop (one way valves)
as your ports, or do you have the black connectors still sticking out of the port as these will stop the one way valve
from working.
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Here's my solution.(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1423827627_rsz_009.jpg)
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Sparkle You just need to use one way valves and you wont need them stops.
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There are one way valves fitted Sean but they weep slightly overnight even when pressurised. Simple enough solution.
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Here's my solution.(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1423827627_rsz_009.jpg)
Mm I may just try that.
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The guy who fitted it kept saying something about dead ending it from the pump which I thought I had done
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When you remove the hose reel connector the pump should D E and keep the system pressurised which seals the port. Only problem with that is when you switch off the pump the system will slowly lose pressure hence the weeping. (Only a tiny O ring in the hoselock connectors to keep the seal).
If ya want to give me a bell 07931 185144
Regards
Glenn
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You need to bin those crappy plastic hose locks and use these:-
http://www.purefreedom.co.uk/brass-female-hose-stop-connector-for-12-hose-p-345.html?page=2
http://www.purefreedom.co.uk/aluminium-male-hose-connector-with-13mm-hose-tail-p-570.html
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When you remove the hose reel connector the pump should D E and keep the system pressurised which seals the port. Only problem with that is when you switch off the pump the system will slowly lose pressure hence the weeping. (Only a tiny O ring in the hoselock connectors to keep the seal).
If ya want to give me a bell 07931 185144
Regards
I will call you in about 30 mins then mate.
Glenn
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You need to bin those crappy plastic hose locks and use these:-
http://www.purefreedom.co.uk/brass-female-hose-stop-connector-for-12-hose-p-345.html?page=2
http://www.purefreedom.co.uk/aluminium-male-hose-connector-with-13mm-hose-tail-p-570.html
Cheers
You would have thought that PF would have fitted those lovely looking connectors on my van mount - only gave em £3500 lol
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Thanks for the chat earlier Glenn I couldn't believe that we chatted for almost an hour about our beloved wfp business's! ;D
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The stainless steel ones from gardiner /grippatank are much better and seal themselves with no pressure ....even reversed my van into a wall and hit connectors but still leak free.
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Do you not have a gate valve fitted on the flow pipe from tank to pump ?
I have stop connectors on outside ports,that drip after months of use.
I just turn the valve as above,at night that stops any leaks by isolating fittings on ports
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After trying to dead end the pumps to stop leaks without any success I've turned water supply off until it can be sorted!
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(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1423846984_20140703_122035 (1).jpg)
you could have got one of these for that money.
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Just had new system fitted into van which looks nice but a few teething problems have arisen. TCW have offered to have a look but not until next Wednesday so because I'm off now until Monday I'll put a few questions on here to see if I can get the answers from here.
First question is why does user two van port flow with water even though the pump isn't turned on?
2/ Why do all ports drip 24/7?
More to follow
which system did you have installed and the cost?
I would not be happy..
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Just had new system fitted into van which looks nice but a few teething problems have arisen. TCW have offered to have a look but not until next Wednesday so because I'm off now until Monday I'll put a few questions on here to see if I can get the answers from here.
First question is why does user two van port flow with water even though the pump isn't turned on?
2/ Why do all ports drip 24/7?
More to follow
which system did you have installed and the cost?
I would not be happy..
Cheers
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The flow problem could be due to a backfeed with electrical wiring. Simple enough to solve but you need tortoise wiring back from pumps
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Cheers Spurs lad!
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(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1423846984_20140703_122035 (1).jpg)
you could have got one of these for that money.
Thanks for the mention Jimi! We would only recommend using the brass or stainless steel fittings on the underports - these orange connectors tend to be fairly poor quality.
http://www.grippatank.co.uk/liquid/3133/105/reels-hoses-connectors/hose-connectors-fittings/qr-metal-couplings/quick-release-metal-hose-plug-with-hose-barb-3132-detail.html (http://www.grippatank.co.uk/liquid/3133/105/reels-hoses-connectors/hose-connectors-fittings/qr-metal-couplings/quick-release-metal-hose-plug-with-hose-barb-3132-detail.html)