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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: MSTAV on September 29, 2009, 01:34:16 pm

Title: pump problem
Post by: MSTAV on September 29, 2009, 01:34:16 pm

i have a 100 psi shurflo pump on the freedom trolley but it keeps cutting out. I have no idea on how to fix this problem , I know its to do with the black connector section at the bottom of pump with the 2 cables, as to get it working again i wiggle about with it then its  ok for about 30 seconds then cuts out again.  is it new pump time or is this a common problem???. Was wondering if joining the 2 cables and bypassing the box section would work???

Title: Re: pump problem
Post by: R W C on September 29, 2009, 02:21:06 pm

Its not got a digital controller has is

Title: Re: pump problem
Post by: MSTAV on September 29, 2009, 02:26:10 pm

no it hasnt mate. Any ideas??? ???

Title: Re: pump problem
Post by: R W C on September 29, 2009, 02:28:44 pm

yer I recon its this mate,

http://www.wintecs.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=977

alternatly you could get one of these as they dont need a pressure switch

http://www.wintecs.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=519

Title: Re: pump problem
Post by: MSTAV on September 29, 2009, 02:35:24 pm

nice 1 r w c. has this happend to you then i take it?? Could i not just connect the 2 cables together to bypass the pressure switch as surely it would mean be on all the time or is this a thick idea??

Title: Re: pump problem
Post by: R W C on September 29, 2009, 02:38:05 pm

youll just end up causing more probs, the same happened to me last week but lucky i ,got 2 pumps, got new pressure switch undo 3 screws careful taking switch off as there is a spring and washer, connect new one, washer back, spring back then screw in.

Title: Re: pump problem
Post by: R W C on September 29, 2009, 02:39:21 pm

MSTAV ask someone local if you can try there switch on yours.

Title: Re: pump problem
Post by: GWCS on September 29, 2009, 02:42:02 pm

check the connections are not wet and causing a short circuit. check the fuse too if it has one?

Had this issue in my van a few weeks back.

Title: Re: pump problem
Post by: MSTAV on September 29, 2009, 02:42:56 pm

thanks for the advice dude. im gona shoot to ashbys and buy 1 now. if that dont do the trick ill just get a new pump and be done with it. thanks again

Title: Re: pump problem
Post by: Central Window Cleaners on September 29, 2009, 02:53:49 pm

before you go and spent £20 on that, you can get the switch from Maplins for a couple of quid and replace it yourself it is really simple to do, just need a phillips screwdriver.

Title: Re: pump problem
Post by: Gleaming windows on September 29, 2009, 04:03:40 pm

MSTAV where are you?

Title: Re: pump problem
Post by: R W C on September 29, 2009, 04:37:19 pm

Quote from: Matt Bateman on September 29, 2009, 04:03:40 pm

MSTAV where are you?

come on matt check his profile ;D Dartford

Title: Re: pump problem
Post by: EZclean on September 29, 2009, 06:12:27 pm

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=6453#checkstore

£1.49

Title: Re: pump problem
Post by: elite mike on September 29, 2009, 06:34:13 pm

mstav

try adjusting the screw on the pressure switch

Title: Re: pump problem
Post by: Window Washers on September 29, 2009, 07:12:08 pm

I had this problem on friday, got a pump from purefreedom friday delivered fitted it monday, problem sorted.

For the price they are and the time it cost me to fix it and by pass the switch, they are cheaper to buy the whole thing. and by passing burnt out fuses, used more water drained battery etc etc etc...

Replacing the pressure switch could (I say Could as I had 2 old pumps and used the pressure switches) worked for a while and started playing up again.

Replace it IMO.