[cleanability]

Any suggestions for a water pump to fill the solution tank on my Ninja. I'm thinking would there be a problem with a continuous running pump as the inlet valve wont allow any water in when the tank is full.

Chris

[the red carpet]

I would try John at restormate as i think he has tanks and pumps available for this sort of thing

[Liahona]

Why would you need a pump? Where is the water coming from that needs a pump? If its just for a

water supply connect it to a hose and a ball cock and away you go. Best, Dave.

[the red carpet]

tank on the van i would have thought

i was and still may do this myself

[Liahona]

Oh ok. Use a bladder pump which is 12 volts and so can run off the battery.....Best, Dave.

[cleanability]

Thanks chaps

Chris

[Ian Gourlay]

What is a bladder pump, how much . who ,sells them.

[Mike Osbourne]

Windscreen wiper washer motor I think they are called peristaltic pumps, like when you see people on kidney machines. Scrappy would be a good place to pick one up cheap.

[John Kelly]

I summise you are leaving the Ninja in the van and filling up from a seperate tank. For this you need a Flojet 12 volt demand pump, this has a microswitch which switches on when there is a pressure drop. So the pump won't run when your tank is full, once your inlet valve opens again the pump will run.
You also have to consider your cleaning solution. Putting it in the Ninja tank means it is being constantly diluted as the tank is being refilled whilst you are working. Your options are to use pre sprays only and rinse with plain water or fill the supply tank with solution as well. Formula 90 liquid is a good one as it is suitable for most carpets and fabrics and gives a good result.
The idea of using a windscreen washer pump is a good idea but it won't have the capacity to keep the Ninja tank adequately filled. Hope this helps.

[cleanability]

Fantastic John, thanx for the advice.

Chris