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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: C.C.S. on March 07, 2009, 06:05:42 pm

Title: on/off valve
Post by: C.C.S. on March 07, 2009, 06:05:42 pm

hi i use a trolley sistem and have a on/off tap fitted at the end of my pole.just wated to know how this will affect the pump(i think is 80 psi)and will this pump be enough to have 30m extension hose .thanks

Title: Re: on/off valve
Post by: rhys11 on March 07, 2009, 10:21:11 pm

i think this is not good for a pump at all. you should sell ur troley and become a Postman much better way to earn money

Title: Re: on/off valve
Post by: matt on March 07, 2009, 10:22:10 pm

if your pump setup has a " pump controller " or you have fitted a by-pass valve

no harm done

Title: Re: on/off valve
Post by: C.C.S. on March 08, 2009, 12:00:00 pm

Quote from: rhys11 on March 07, 2009, 10:21:11 pm

i think this is not good for a pump at all. you should sell ur troley and become a Postman much better way to earn money

i started window cleaning 2 years ago as a full time job and quite happy so why changing to a postman.there is no need to be sarcastic

Title: Re: on/off valve
Post by: dai on March 08, 2009, 06:49:53 pm

I use a varistream on my trolley, 30 mtrs of hose would be no problem.
If you are using an 80 psi pump, it is designed to switch off when that pressure is reached, so again no problem.
Pressure switch problems are usually caused by the pump cycling, this is rapid on and off, and this only happens if you have any leaks in your system, or some water is getting through your shut off valve.
your system should be fine.