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Sapphire Window Cleaning

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Re: Help with whirlaway
« Reply #20 on: September 11, 2009, 06:27:22 pm »
Ive been running my machine almost on idle, now wonder its been taking me ages lol
Andy would you say I could run it a 3/4 full throttle for the day.
or just have it on full throttle and use it less etc.
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Sapphire Window Cleaning

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Re: Help with whirlaway
« Reply #21 on: September 11, 2009, 06:28:28 pm »
How much could I buy a second hand 12" whirl-a-way for?
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Andy Foster

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Re: Help with whirlaway
« Reply #22 on: September 11, 2009, 07:48:16 pm »
You won't get the full power of the machine unless it is running on full throttle, so run it on 3/4 by all means, but be prepared for the drop in performance.
Have you got a pressure guage on it... if not you can get one for a few quid and you will see the difference in what throttle you use.

Regarding the whirlaway, just check out ebay, they have some fairly good deals on there.  You probably won't find a 2nd hand one as people tend to only get rid of them when they are knackered, but you will find a few new ones on there.

Cheers

Andy
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Sapphire Window Cleaning

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Re: Help with whirlaway
« Reply #23 on: September 11, 2009, 09:48:30 pm »
Andy how much would I be looking at for a reasonable lower end Whirl-a-way.
sorry for all the questions.
Also would I need the turbo nozzle on the Whirl-a-way as my pump is small.
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Andy Foster

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Re: Help with whirlaway
« Reply #24 on: September 11, 2009, 10:38:20 pm »
No problem with the questions... ask away.  :)

I have never bought a cheap flat surface cleaner so you will have to do your own homework on this I'm afraid.

The turbo nozzle is a separate piece of kit and cannot be 'attached' to the whirlaway.  The most important thing is to get the right nozzles for the pump you have.  These nozzles will be calibrated to work with the flow rate and pressure rating (at full throttle!) and it is vital these are correct.

the turbo nozzle goes on the lance but i rarely use it (some would argue the toss between fsc's and turbo nozzles but they create a lot of mess!).

Andy
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Sapphire Window Cleaning

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Re: Help with whirlaway
« Reply #25 on: September 11, 2009, 11:03:23 pm »
Andy I have just found this, it states its to be used on machines 1500-3000psi
Just wondered what your thoughts are on this item. as I dont want to be taken for a mug.
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Sapphire Window Cleaning

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Re: Help with whirlaway
« Reply #26 on: September 12, 2009, 09:40:11 am »
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Andy Foster

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Re: Help with whirlaway
« Reply #27 on: September 12, 2009, 02:29:56 pm »
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John Kelly

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Re: Help with whirlaway
« Reply #28 on: September 20, 2009, 10:35:28 pm »
You should be running your machines at full throttle or at worst 3/4. They are air cooled and need the fan to be forcing air over the engine.
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stalwart

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Re: Help with whirlaway
« Reply #29 on: September 20, 2009, 10:40:15 pm »
Quote from: John Kelly on September 20, 2009, 10:35:28 pm
You should be running your machines at full throttle or at worst 3/4. They are air cooled and need the fan to be forcing air over the engine.

Erm most pressure washers are air cooled,and 99.9% dont have a fan,can you explain what you mean please.
cheers
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John Kelly

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Re: Help with whirlaway
« Reply #30 on: September 21, 2009, 07:50:23 am »
Erm you obviously don't know about engines. Honda's, Kohlers and most other aircooled engines draw in air which is then distributed over the cylinder to cool it. The air is drawn in through the grill where the pull cord is. This is where the fan is located. There is a picture of what I mean here:

http://www.justhonda.co.uk/pages/Short_Blocks.htm

Running at low revs causes overheating and consequently shortens the enigines life.
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stalwart

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Re: Help with whirlaway
« Reply #31 on: September 21, 2009, 08:59:54 am »
Yes,your quite right,i stand corrected not afriad to admit it :-[

I must stop coming on here after a few beers and without my specs  ::)
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Aquakleen Restoration Services

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Re: Help with whirlaway
« Reply #32 on: September 24, 2009, 05:12:42 pm »
Hey JK thanks for fixing my PW yesterday...had a job today and it was bloody awesome!! I owe you a pint or two! John
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