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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: collins82002 on March 03, 2009, 03:55:30 pm

Title: shurflo or flojet
Post by: collins82002 on March 03, 2009, 03:55:30 pm: what would the ideal one for performance and durability?
And the pro's and con's of each
Title: Re: shurflo or flojet
Post by: collins82002 on March 03, 2009, 05:26:54 pm: anyone? ??? ???
Title: Re: shurflo or flojet
Post by: D B Services on March 03, 2009, 05:33:02 pm: Hi.

I have used both for years now. The flojet is noisier and that's about it.

Dan
Title: Re: shurflo or flojet
Post by: dd on March 03, 2009, 06:12:13 pm: My flojet pump lasted 21/2 years before packing up which seems reasonable. Aquatech pumps are supposed to be good and I believe Gardiners are (or about to) selling a pump too.

With shurflo I believe you void the warranty if you use micro or mini-bore hose.
Title: Re: shurflo or flojet
Post by: steve a on March 03, 2009, 06:16:29 pm: Have used 2 flojet for 6 yrs, none have give up the ghost. have got an aquatec now as well and it is uncanilly quiet.
Title: Re: shurflo or flojet
Post by: Glyn H on March 03, 2009, 06:29:19 pm: Flojet out performs Shurflo
For less problems and longer life from Flojets.
We stopped supplying shurflos several years ago because we used to have dozens of faulty ones a year.
Title: Re: shurflo or flojet
Post by: collins82002 on March 03, 2009, 06:31:42 pm: is it true that you can adjust the flow on a flojet with a turn of a screw eliminating the need of a flow controller? and auto shut off/start
Title: Re: shurflo or flojet
Post by: pjulk on March 03, 2009, 06:48:44 pm: You can adjust the pressure on a flojet.

I have 3 flojets 2 on my van system and 1 on my trolley and i'm well pleased with them.

I use flojets without flow contollers and have never needed to adjust the pressure.

Never used shurflo so can't comment on those.

I have only had one flojet go in 4 years and that was only due to it cracking when it froze.
Title: Re: shurflo or flojet
Post by: neil100 on March 03, 2009, 10:02:56 pm: I have 2 x 60psi flowjet pumps and they have never missed a beat in just under 3 and half years.

Well pleased,I love the noisy pumps.

Neil
Title: Re: shurflo or flojet
Post by: windowswashed on March 04, 2009, 12:44:44 am: Flojet are noisier but more reliable imo.
Title: Re: shurflo or flojet
Post by: SherwoodCleaningSe on March 04, 2009, 07:07:15 am: Flowjets are great, don't know if you could work without a flow controller, the screw is to adjust pressure not flow. Loud but proud. On a varistream 2 I have mine turned down to about half way and the flow is still great.

Simon.
Title: Re: shurflo or flojet
Post by: pjulk on March 04, 2009, 05:08:46 pm: SherwoodCleaningSe said -
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don't know if you could work without a flow controller

Yes you can a flow controller is not essentual
Title: Re: shurflo or flojet
Post by: Alex Gardiner on March 04, 2009, 05:15:18 pm: Flojet
Title: Re: shurflo or flojet
Post by: pjulk on March 04, 2009, 09:50:30 pm: ;D ;D

Short but sweet
Title: Re: shurflo or flojet
Post by: dai on March 04, 2009, 10:18:25 pm: Can't give a straight answer as I have only used the Surflow since I went WFP 3.5 years ago, If it packs in I will try a flojet and let you know.
Title: Re: shurflo or flojet
Post by: jonisondell on March 04, 2009, 10:48:45 pm: shurflo, brought a second hand one a year ago, its now 4 years old still going strong quality pump.
Title: Re: shurflo or flojet
Post by: dave0123 on March 04, 2009, 11:02:14 pm: Quote
You can adjust the pressure on a flojet.

I have 3 flojets 2 on my van system and 1 on my trolley and i'm well pleased with them.

I use flojets without flow contollers and have never needed to adjust the pressure.

Never used shurflo so can't comment on those.

I have only had one flojet go in 4 years and that was only due to it cracking when it froze.

Can you increase the pressure on the 60PSI flojet pumps to around 100 psi?
Title: Re: shurflo or flojet
Post by: Alex Gardiner on March 05, 2009, 07:45:32 am: Yes you can, by adjusting the screw. It will be somewhere under the 100psi. It's easier to get a 100psi and adjust it down to 60psi.
Title: Re: shurflo or flojet
Post by: dave0123 on March 05, 2009, 06:12:42 pm: thanks Alex, i only have a 60psi flowjet so as long as i can turn it up if needs be is good to know :)