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UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Carpet Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: DanielWelford on November 24, 2006, 05:37:04 pm

Title: ANY IDEAS!
Post by: DanielWelford on November 24, 2006, 05:37:04 pm
I have a Prochem Steempro Powermax, with a 100psi pump approx 2 years old. I was quite happy with it until I purchased a new one (getting busy), same spec etc, but the pump pressure was significantly better. The pump on the old machine was has only been repaced in last 6 months, so why the difference.

I have even used the old wand and hose on the new machine to see if there are any blockages, but still pressurised as before, and have used the new wand and hose on the old machine but no improvement.

Any thoughts???

Dan
Title: Re: ANY IDEAS!
Post by: Clear Vision on November 24, 2006, 05:42:39 pm
Could be a faulty pressure switch. It could be sticking?

Or the brushes could be burnt out?

Just a thought!
Title: Re: ANY IDEAS!
Post by: DanielWelford on November 24, 2006, 05:44:36 pm
Thanks Clearvision
Title: Re: ANY IDEAS!
Post by: Clear Vision on November 24, 2006, 05:48:02 pm
I thought on that as I use a water fed pole system for window cleaning every day and I had problems with my pump. The brushes were burning out.

I got a new brush kit for mine! A lot of hassel though.

If this was to happen to me again I would just buy a new pump. For the sake of a £120 Its a lot less hassel. Just my oppinion though.
Title: Re: ANY IDEAS!
Post by: Robert Watson on November 24, 2006, 06:01:03 pm
Bought a pump from Prochem recently, now 120psi, but I cant see any difference.
Just looking at the invoice £193.97  :o
I suddenly feel robbed. And a day late, something about details registered  :-\
Title: Re: ANY IDEAS!
Post by: *paul_moss on November 24, 2006, 07:28:39 pm
I have a machine I just use for upholstery.Its a Kleenrite Sphere,  Inline heater, 100 psi pump and 1 x 3 stage vac, its 2 years old and I have just put a new pump in.I replaced it with a 135 shurflo pump from wood bride and it is great.Only cost £99 as it is on offer.Give them a ring,you wont get a better price.
Title: Re: ANY IDEAS!
Post by: Geoff Jewkes on November 24, 2006, 07:32:18 pm
Thats a good deal paul. My porty running a 135 shureflow and after buying a spare I'll give them a ring!!!! Thanks  ;)
Title: Re: ANY IDEAS!
Post by: Damian on November 24, 2006, 08:09:45 pm
Paul just bought same pump from Vernon Purcell for one of my machines. £116.33 I seem to remember seeing an invoice for. Think thats about as cheap as they get?(pretty much on a par) Unless your's from woodbridge included vat?

Damian.