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Title: prowler question
Post by: maxcarpets on March 11, 2008, 06:10:33 pm
How does the water feed into machine? just out of interest.

Cheers


Justin
Title: Re: prowler question
Post by: stevegunn on March 11, 2008, 06:47:06 pm
From the water tank via 12v pump or a hose pipe
Title: Re: prowler question
Post by: Buster Ingram on March 11, 2008, 07:04:11 pm
Hi Stevey,
Am I right in thinking they have a header tank the same as all the other machines.

My next question is are you using a float switch or a presure vessel to cut off the flow to the header tank?

i.e Switches in the header tank or pressure switch on the pump via a pressure vessel?
Title: Re: prowler question
Post by: stevegunn on March 11, 2008, 07:08:21 pm
no header tank
Title: Re: prowler question
Post by: Mike Halliday on March 11, 2008, 07:10:24 pm
Steve won't it pull straight from the tank without a supply pump?
Title: Re: prowler question
Post by: Buster Ingram on March 11, 2008, 07:13:32 pm
Steve

What No Tank!  Cheap Skate

Mick,

I thought that as well, my old prochem Cub could pull water provided the lift was not to high
Title: Re: prowler question
Post by: stevegunn on March 11, 2008, 07:24:51 pm
Steve won't it pull straight from the tank without a supply pump?

The old one did it worked off gravity the new one is designed differently
Title: Re: prowler question
Post by: maxcarpets on March 11, 2008, 07:32:16 pm
So the water tank has to be higher than machine? I presume tanks and pumps are all extra costs?

Cheers

Justin
Title: Re: prowler question
Post by: stevegunn on March 11, 2008, 07:36:20 pm
So the water tank has to be higher than machine? I presume tanks and pumps are all extra costs?

Cheers

Justin

Not necessarily you would have to check with John about tanks and pump I'm sure there is a thread somewhere stating tank included not sure about pump
Title: Re: prowler question
Post by: maxcarpets on March 11, 2008, 07:39:20 pm
Cheers steve. I only wondered really. Its probably been asked a million times but what happens to waste water?

Justin
Title: Re: prowler question
Post by: Buster Ingram on March 11, 2008, 07:45:39 pm
That's the bit you throw away ;D

Only kidding Justin ;)

From what  I have seen that's the interesting thing about these machines you can either blow it into a seperate tank or just let it down the drain.

That's what make these machine ideal for smaller vans the lack of tanks needed.
Title: Re: prowler question
Post by: John Kelly on March 11, 2008, 08:01:27 pm
They used to pull direct off the tank. However he is forever developing them. The new one has 2 inlet solenoids which sense water flow and cut the engine if the flow stops. Somehow this prevents it drawing off so we are using a 12 volt 16lpm demand pump which is included. This also results in less wear on the pump as it doesn't have to work as hard drawing water in. If you need a waste tank then a wheely bin with an inlet port and waste outlet makes a very versatile one for around 40 quid.
Title: Re: prowler question
Post by: stevegunn on March 11, 2008, 08:04:37 pm
Cheers steve. I only wondered really. Its probably been asked a million times but what happens to waste water?

Justin

most turns to steam
Title: Re: prowler question
Post by: Buster Ingram on March 11, 2008, 08:31:43 pm
So you could say then Steve this is a true Stream cleaning machine ;D

Title: Re: prowler question
Post by: lands on March 11, 2008, 09:04:03 pm
They used to pull direct off the tank. However he is forever developing them. The new one has 2 inlet solenoids which sense water flow and cut the engine if the flow stops. Somehow this prevents it drawing off so we are using a 12 volt 16lpm demand pump which is included. This also results in less wear on the pump as it doesn't have to work as hard drawing water in. If you need a waste tank then a wheely bin with an inlet port and waste outlet makes a very versatile one for around 40 quid.

Thanks for your help today John, as ever you are always most helpful.

Pete