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A good step up in preformance from the 12 volt pumps are the Roller Pumps
Here is an example of the breed http://www.sprayingequipmentsupply.com/pumps/hypro.html
The first non 12 volt roller pump we used was the cheap, cast iron 4 roller hypro.
We started out with plastic rollers, but switched to the rubber Buna N Rollers.
The rubber rollers are softer, and last longer.

We used to buy the Hypro 4 roller pumps in lots of 12 for 80 dollars each.

They would last up to 3 months, and we would throw them away, and slap another on on the motor assembly.

There is a commercial roller pump called a Bleach Bandit using a Delavan 6  Roller pump that has gained some loyal followers.

The roller pumps require a by pass back into the chemical tank, and require a regulator to adjust pressure.

NO Pump is forever with roof cleaning chemical
and any kind of Roller Pump is no exception.

Many cleaners consider their inevitable failure as the cost of doing business.

I agree.

Roller pumps offer great spray performance, and simple, relatively low cost replacement when they fail.


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You may extend the life of the pump by flushing the line with water at the end of every day.

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Waterworks NW wrote:

You may extend the life of the pump by flushing the line with water at the end of every day.



Good Point Mark,

Most, if not all veterans do this as a matter of course but for the Newbie, that is a VERY VALUABLE TRADE tip.

Thanks for mentioning it.

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Waterworks NW wrote:

You may extend the life of the pump by flushing the line with water at the end of every day.


Although I use an air diaphragm pump for roof cleaning, I still use the roller pump for applying my house wash mix.  Just nice to have a back-up plan also.  Gonna experiment some with powder coating a roller pump and see if it makes a difference in the life of them. I will wait until one wears out,...this will maybe allow for the tolerance to be a little more forgiving to the added powder coating. They even make a powder coat that is Kynar.

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I think I will be getting the air setup for washing roofs, and safe my gas pump for zinc.

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I think I will be getting the air setup for washing roofs, and safe my gas pump for zinc.

I never sprayed zinc. Does it come in granule form and/or liquid. If granuales how easily does it dissolve? I know copper sulfate doesn't dissolve very well.

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Waterworks NW wrote:

You may extend the life of the pump by flushing the line with water at the end of every day.


Although I use an air diaphragm pump for roof cleaning, I still use the roller pump for applying my house wash mix.  Just nice to have a back-up plan also.  Gonna experiment some with powder coating a roller pump and see if it makes a difference in the life of them. I will wait until one wears out,...this will maybe allow for the tolerance to be a little more forgiving to the added powder coating. They even make a powder coat that is Kynar.

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Well, Jeff,

I definetely learn something NEW every day and that is NEWS to me. hmm

I did not know that powder coating could be done in KYNAR, that's SWEET, very cool! wink

Have you had anything, pumps, parts, tools, etc. PC'd in Kynar yet?

How costly is it? What materials can be sprayed with Kynar, all metals, other materials?

Sounds to me like it would be better than Rhino-Lining for corrosive prone areas, parts,etc..

I wonder if PC in Kynar could be used on Zinc coated steel Hose barbs?

I got a deal on 40 5/8" and 40 1/2" Hose Menders/Hose barbs but they corrode fairly quickly and it seems this would substancially EXTEND there useful serviceable life.

I could see other apps. for this as well.

Very Interesting. Thanks for bring this to my/ our attention biggrin

 

 



 



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Here's a link to some info Dave.

Kynar Powder Coat

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Raystown Roof Cleaning wrote:

Waterworks NW wrote:

I think I will be getting the air setup for washing roofs, and safe my gas pump for zinc.

I never sprayed zinc. Does it come in granule form and/or liquid. If granuales how easily does it dissolve? I know copper sulfate doesn't dissolve very well.

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Some zinc dissolves just fine, I have another friend that uses it and he says it turns hard on him after a few hours. I think different brands dissolve different, at least that has been my exerience over the past 11 years.

 



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How do you apply the zinc in your mix?

BTW, a good 15 gallon pure water flush at the end of the day will do wonders for extending your pumps. As a matter of fact, we keep a 15 gal of H2O on the trailer so we can flush as soon as the last roof is done.

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You may extend the life of the pump by flushing the line with water at the end of every day.



Also, exten life of pump by unhooking the feed line ashamed
Chlorine is a GAS too smile
The FUMES are corrosive

 



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Also, exten life of pump by unhooking the feed line ashamed
Chlorine is a GAS too smile
The FUMES are corrosive


That is a great point Chris!!  I never considered that.  I was planning on unhooking the feed line this year to allow a shot of lubricant into the housing,...and what you just stated gives me another reason.  Any recommendations on an off-the shelf lubricant?  I don't live near the ocean so it may be hard for me to find anything specified for salt water use.


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can someone give me some info on the bypass needed for this? I can get this local, no shipping, etc, etc.

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lets get the drama on to the roof. anyone have info for me?? pretty pleeze!

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lets get the drama on to the roof. anyone have info for me?? pretty pleeze!


You can get a bypass made out of Plastic with a Stainless Steel Spring made by Spraying Systems. I think Lori has them, and Bob from Pressure Tek too.

 



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Thanks Chris.

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