[Darren O]

Got a problem with my powerflight this has happened a few times when iam starting the machine there seems to be a banging noise from inside the machine like a golf ball bouncing about but after about 10 seconds it stops then its fine.Today i had the same noise but it got worse then it tripped the customers fuse box tried it again it worked for about a 30 seconds then the noise started again but this time it was like a brick bouncing about in the machine then i smelled burning from the vacs i take it one of the vacs is knackered i only bought the machine in March anybody any ideas.

[Joe H]

Do you turn the pressure numpty back down at the end of the job and defo at the end of day?

[Darren O]

I dont Joe why.Cheers Darren.

[richy27]

when i bought mine a was given a routine sheet telling me the procedure.  i prime the pump at around 120- 150 psi turn vac motors on in sequence eg 1 on wait 10 sec 2 nd on . when turning machine off or whenever turning pump off reduce psi back to 120 -150 then turn pump off turn vacs off in sequence again . helps preserve the life of the motors and pump.

sorry to sound patranising just relaying what i was told to do

[Joe H]

Just that when I forget to turn back the pressure numpty on my Scorpion it makes rattling sounds when I start up. I remember Nick saying dont forget to turn the pressure down at end of day.
However, I have read your post proper now and it does sound like something other then that - what with smell of burning and triping fuses.

Good practice I think to turn the pressure down at end of day.

[Darren O]

I think the rattling noise must be to do with the pump then the only thing i got told when i bought the machine was to prime the pump with the open ended solution hose for a couple of minutes and i do that at the start of every job but still dont no why there was a burning smell from the vacs and why it tripped the fuse box twice today.

[JandS]

Why do you need to prime the pump, if you only bought it in March
the pump should be self primimg.

John

[Darren O]

I thought that was standard priming the pump i was told to do that with my Raptor to.

[Joe H]

I had the CFR500 and occassionally it needed to be primed.
Think it helps when you finished the day and you cleaned the machine, pump some clean water thro and leave small amount of clean water in it so the pump does not get dry.

[jeff1966]

Hi Darren,we spoke when you first got your machine,it sounds like the same problem I've been having over the past few weeks!the machines are now being fitted with cheap Chinese vacs as standerd.when I got my machine from new the vacs were made by an American company (not lamb). I got just over a years use out of them which I concider ok using the machine daily.The chinese vacs are 1/2 the price so I thought great unfortuantly I have gone through 3 vacs in 3 weeks.the noise you are hearing is the vac arcing,also the smell of burning and trpping out the electrics.All 3 have been replaced under warranty but the £30 I spent on post to send them  back  to Amtech  they refuse to refund me.
                    call me Darren 07815310252
                              Jeff

[AJB]

Sounds like Amtech have made a serious F*** up by switching to cheap motors.

My Powrflite still has the metal horn Imperial motors, for a short time i ran with a Hi-trak
as no. 2 vac, ran fine but had to improvise a fitting for it , as Imperials have 4 mounting points, and
don't align with Hi-trak mounts.

You will get a banging noise if the eccentric cam on the water pump collapses.

[Shaun_Ashmore]

What the difference between the PFX1350 and the PowrFlite Perfect Heat PFX1085 ?

Shaun

[Bob Robertson]

What the difference between the PFX1350 and the PowrFlite Perfect Heat PFX1085 ?

Shaun

Product Specifications:
 
 
 Model Number: PFX1350PH
 
 
 Solution Tank: 50 litres
 
 
 Recovery Tank: 32 litres
 
 
 Vac Motor: Dual three-stage
 
 
 CFM: 220
 
 
 Waterlift: 240 inches
 
 
 PSI: 500
 
 
 Pump: Demand By-Pass Internally Limited
 
 
 Wheels: 12 inch rear and 360 degree, 2.5 inch casters
 
 
 Warranty: 5 years housing, 1 year vacuum motor, pump and workmanship
 
 
 Weight: 56 kg
 
 
 Dimensions: 56cm (width) x 110cm (height) x 74cm (depth)
 
_____________________________________________________


PFX 1085 Specifications:
 
 
 38 litre solution tank
 
 
 2 x 3-stage vac motors
 
 
 100 CFM
 

 210" waterlift
 
 
 500 psi pump
 
 
 3000W inline heater with additional Perfect Heat system
 
 
 8m power cord
 
 
 25.4cm rear wheels for easy stair climbing
 
 
 56kg
 
 
 Dimensions: 66 cm x 56 cm x 91 cm
 

[Shaun_Ashmore]

So more suck then?

Shaun

[Bob Robertson]

So more suck then?

Shaun

Or £15.75


PFX 1085 -    £2626 + VAT


PFX 1350  -  £2610.25 + VAT

[Darren O]

3 months ago the 1350 was £1800+vat.

[Bob Robertson]

Darren

Did you get it from Cleaning Systems UK?

[Darren O]

I did Bob got to drive up there on Monday to try and get it sorted or i will ask Alex in Greenock to send it up there for me cant be arsed doing a 160 mile round trip.

[Darren O]

Update with the machine Cleaning Systems Uk said one of the vacs its totally knackered but it still looks in  pristine condition so its nothing to do with water damage or anything there waiting for the go ahead from Amtech to fit a replacement vac so i will be lucky if i have it back for tuesday thats 11 days without the machine lucky i have a backup porty.

[Darren O]

Does anybody no if you can buy these Chinese vacs from China instead of going through Amtech would it be cheaper or to much hastle iam going to buy a 2or3 for backup not getting my machine back untill Wednesday thats 12 days to get a replacement vac fitted also i have to pay carrige both ways.