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Confident Roof Cleaning Houston TX · Guest

RE: Do you want to FRY your 12 Volt Pump?

Pressure Washer Products · Guest

Delavan is in the business of selling the disposable pump.

Confident Roof Cleaning Houston TX · Guest

Pressure Washer Products wrote:

Delavan is in the business of selling the disposable pump.

That is a very good point.

Toy2 · Guest

Pressure Washer Products wrote:

Delavan is in the business of selling the disposable pump.

Great, do I need to pull this put out of the box to avoid an issue?

WeWashWindows · Guest

I would at least leave the top off the box while you're using it, but it would be better in my opinion to take the pump out of the box.

Place a thermometer in the box and leave it out in the sun for a few hours and see how hot it gets. The 12v pumps rely on air to cool them off, the box has to restrict that air flow quite a bit, even with the fan. Not to mention the box is made out of black plastic, which probably heats up even faster.

Toy2 · Guest

Problem with the lid off is the on/off switch is located on that part, I can always move the switch, and cut some more vents.

WeWashWindows · Guest

I have never understood the purpose of the box. Is there one?

Toy2 · Guest

WeWashWindows wrote:

I have never understood the purpose of the box. Is there one?

An extra $99.00 hmm

I guess it becomes a money issue, sell more pumps to those less "educated" about the whole idea.

I did read up and settled on the air pump from Lori, wife spotted the "kit" and I followed up on the Fatboy, with great reviews.......the box was my idea, less hassle to wire, etc....

I thank you for your advise.

Confident Roof Cleaning Houston TX · Guest

Toy2 wrote:

Pressure Washer Products wrote:

Delavan is in the business of selling the disposable pump.

Great, do I need to pull this put out of the box to avoid an issue?

No

Confident Roof Cleaning Houston TX · Guest

WeWashWindows wrote:

I have never understood the purpose of the box. Is there one?

The purpose of the box is to keep it out of the direct sunlight and keep the wiring out of the elements. It does get hot in the box and thats what the fan is for. I dont know where you guys are from but unless you're in the desert, your heat is not worse than it is here and your pump will be fine.

Toy2 · Guest

Confident Roof Cleaning Houston TX wrote:

Toy2 wrote:

Pressure Washer Products wrote:

Delavan is in the business of selling the disposable pump.

Great, do I need to pull this put out of the box to avoid an issue?

No

Scott, correct me if I'm wrong, you do use these pumps daily?

Do you know how hot they get in the box?

I checked my paperwork and it states to keep it under 180 degrees.

Thanks

Confident Roof Cleaning Houston TX · Guest

You are correct. I use the Fatboy everyday. Roof cleaning, house washing, building washes, etc.. and have used it for a year and a half. The first half without a box, the 2nd half with one. Never had a problem either way.

RCIA Founder

Confident Roof Cleaning Houston TX wrote:

You are correct. I use the Fatboy everyday. Roof cleaning, house washing, building washes, etc.. and have used it for a year and a half. The first half without a box, the 2nd half with one. Never had a problem either way.

That's what you call "thinking outside the box" biggrin

Confident Roof Cleaning Houston TX · Guest

Apple Roof Cleaning Tampa FL (813) 655-8777 wrote:

Confident Roof Cleaning Houston TX wrote:

You are correct. I use the Fatboy everyday. Roof cleaning, house washing, building washes, etc.. and have used it for a year and a half. The first half without a box, the 2nd half with one. Never had a problem either way.

That's what you call "thinking outside the box"

I dont get it

RCIA Founder

Confident Roof Cleaning Houston TX wrote:

Apple Roof Cleaning Tampa FL (813) 655-8777 wrote:

Confident Roof Cleaning Houston TX wrote:

You are correct. I use the Fatboy everyday. Roof cleaning, house washing, building washes, etc.. and have used it for a year and a half. The first half without a box, the 2nd half with one. Never had a problem either way.

That's what you call "thinking outside the box"

I dont get it

If you never had a problem w/o the box, why use the box ?
Or, better yet, why PAY for the box ?

Pressure Washer Products · Guest

Oh PWP has some kits! They are not your typical cookie cutter kits!

KEEP THAT DELAVAN OUT OF THE BOX! Is is hot where you are? It seems pretty hot all over the place right about now. Get rid of the elbow(s) while you are at it. If it did not get hot in that battery box, why do I see examples of computer fans being installed in the box. Has anyone ever seen a delavan drown in a battery box? I have witnessed it. It was sad. When that pump fails and it will, get another one ASAP beforehand and keep it in the box in in your truck for when you are in the middle of the job and find that your 12v fails in the middle of a huge job that absolutely has to be done that day without exception.

PWP sells the Fatboy for $215.

All pumps fail. Don't try to push the 12 volt pumps to their death. Give that 12v pump some TLC and remember to go big. Go big on the suction side of the pump. DO NOT USE 1/2" id poly braided soft hose. Are you using 2 pieces of 5/8 clear braided poly with a hose splice and hoase clamps? Get rid of it when it's life it up and get a continuous piece of hose that has crimped ends. Use the local hydraulic shop to crimp the ends on for you. You won't have to deal with hose clamps again.

PWP keeps batteries in battery boxes. We do not keep TEFC (Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled) pumps in battery boxes.

Go big on the discharge side of the pump 5/8 or 3/4.

Ask Mike Sullivan about these recommendations. I believe his Fatboy has given him two years of profits!!!!!!!!!! That is the LONGEST lifespan I have ever heard of for a 12v pump.

Remember......the All-Flo KE038-B3 has a FIVE YEAR WARRANTY!!!!

Confident Roof Cleaning Houston TX · Guest

Apple Roof Cleaning Tampa FL (813) 655-8777 wrote:

Confident Roof Cleaning Houston TX wrote:

Apple Roof Cleaning Tampa FL (813) 655-8777 wrote:

Confident Roof Cleaning Houston TX wrote:

You are correct. I use the Fatboy everyday. Roof cleaning, house washing, building washes, etc.. and have used it for a year and a half. The first half without a box, the 2nd half with one. Never had a problem either way.

That's what you call "thinking outside the box"

I dont get it

If you never had a problem w/o the box, why use the box ?
Or, better yet, why PAY for the box ?

Oh I got you. I dunno. But I didnt pay for it, otherwise I woulnt have gotten it.

Confident Roof Cleaning Houston TX · Guest

Pressure Washer Products wrote:

Oh PWP has some kits! They are not your typical cookie cutter kits!

KEEP THAT DELAVAN OUT OF THE BOX! Is is hot where you are? It seems pretty hot all over the place right about now. Get rid of the elbow(s) while you are at it. If it did not get hot in that battery box, why do I see examples of computer fans being installed in the box. Has anyone ever seen a delavan drown in a battery box? I have witnessed it. It was sad. When that pump fails and it will, get another one ASAP beforehand and keep it in the box in in your truck for when you are in the middle of the job and find that your 12v fails in the middle of a huge job that absolutely has to be done that day without exception.

PWP sells the Fatboy for $215.

All pumps fail. Don't try to push the 12 volt pumps to their death. Give that 12v pump some TLC and remember to go big. Go big on the suction side of the pump. DO NOT USE 1/2" id poly braided soft hose. Are you using 2 pieces of 5/8 clear braided poly with a hose splice and hoase clamps? Get rid of it when it's life it up and get a continuous piece of hose that has crimped ends. Use the local hydraulic shop to crimp the ends on for you. You won't have to deal with hose clamps again.

PWP keeps batteries in battery boxes. We do not keep TEFC (Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled) pumps in battery boxes.

Go big on the discharge side of the pump 5/8 or 3/4.

Ask Mike Sullivan about these recommendations. I believe his Fatboy has given him two years of profits!!!!!!!!!! That is the LONGEST lifespan I have ever heard of for a 12v pump.

Remember......the All-Flo KE038-B3 has a FIVE YEAR WARRANTY!!!!

hey Lori, whats the striped hose going into the top? Is that the suction?

kevin · Guest

ok... someone tell if i have screwed up. I just purchased one of these complete systems that Lori is describing. I am very new to this and I am still in the process of getting everything mounted on my trailer. I have a 275 gal. tank and two 55 gal. poly drums. I was planning on using 1/2" pvc with 1/2" ball valves so that i could pull from whichever tank i needed. Any suggestions on what i should do or change would be greatly appreciated. Also any pictures of setups would be helpful also. Thanks!!!

Kevin Kendrick (NEWBIE)
Morganton, N.C.

Jun 7, 2010

Confident Roof Cleaning Houston TX wrote:

Pressure Washer Products wrote:

Oh PWP has some kits! They are not your typical cookie cutter kits!

KEEP THAT DELAVAN OUT OF THE BOX! Is is hot where you are? It seems pretty hot all over the place right about now. Get rid of the elbow(s) while you are at it. If it did not get hot in that battery box, why do I see examples of computer fans being installed in the box. Has anyone ever seen a delavan drown in a battery box? I have witnessed it. It was sad. When that pump fails and it will, get another one ASAP beforehand and keep it in the box in in your truck for when you are in the middle of the job and find that your 12v fails in the middle of a huge job that absolutely has to be done that day without exception.

PWP sells the Fatboy for $215.

All pumps fail. Don't try to push the 12 volt pumps to their death. Give that 12v pump some TLC and remember to go big. Go big on the suction side of the pump. DO NOT USE 1/2" id poly braided soft hose. Are you using 2 pieces of 5/8 clear braided poly with a hose splice and hoase clamps? Get rid of it when it's life it up and get a continuous piece of hose that has crimped ends. Use the local hydraulic shop to crimp the ends on for you. You won't have to deal with hose clamps again.

PWP keeps batteries in battery boxes. We do not keep TEFC (Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled) pumps in battery boxes.

Go big on the discharge side of the pump 5/8 or 3/4.

Ask Mike Sullivan about these recommendations. I believe his Fatboy has given him two years of profits!!!!!!!!!! That is the LONGEST lifespan I have ever heard of for a 12v pump.

Remember......the All-Flo KE038-B3 has a FIVE YEAR WARRANTY!!!!

hey Lori, whats the striped hose going into the top? Is that the suction?

Ok I will answer this for you seeing as how I use the same hose. YES it is for the suction. 3/4 in.

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