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sjordan wrote:
I just looked at the Yamada pumps at Dultmeir http://www.dultmeier.com/products/search/1312

There are so many NDP-15 pumps to choose from. Which one is the best to get, or a good one to get for pumping SH solution? Also, why are you guys saying 15 gpm, I see 12 gpm listed on the NDP-15 pumps.

-- Edited by sjordan at 11:07, 2009-01-22

GPM is related to compressor size.
The bigger the air compressor, the more GPM the pump will do.
We have a HUGE Rol Aire 17.9 CFM compressor we seldom use.
With THAT compressor, the flow is so much we have a hard time with run off.
ONLY on big commercial roof cleaning jobs do we bring in the bad boy compressor!
The Rigid is a powerful compressor, with a little more CFM then the pump really needs.
Yamada calculated 15 GPM with THAT compressor.
You want either the Yamada NDP 15 FPS or the Yamada NDP 15 FVT
The FVT is a Kynar pump with Teflon, and the FPS a poly pump with Santroprene.
We like the FLAT check valves, they prime better when pulling from the tops of the tanks.
The Kynar pump lasts longer w/o rinsing, but is 3 times the cost!
ALL my trucks have the Kynar pumps, but I think the Poly pump, if rinsed out, will be all the roof cleaning pump anyone would want.
Look at the CFM specs of the Rigid Compressor, and you will see why we use it ?

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Russ Spence wrote:
Chris I am about to put mine together......finally! Which one of these is the pump and is there a better place to buy it? I have gthe fatboy and I am sick of the batteries! I have 2 deep cycle marine batteries and it gets old charging them and cleaning out the pump everyday, I want it simpler, I want a kynar pump that I dont have to rinse out and I already bought the compressor (LIKE YOUR RIGID) I just want to make sure I am buying the right pump. I honestly dont care about 15gpm I really would like to get 5 to 8 gpm so let your homie know and I will post pics when I am done

Well Homie, you already HAVE the air compressor required for the NDP 15 series pumps.
You CAN save a lot of money with the smaller NDP 5 series, but they are only about 4 GPM.
The NDP 10 is not made in Kynar I think, but I may be wrong ?
I would call yamada, and ask for their distributors, then play one against the other !!!
You want a Yamada NDP 15 FVT Kynar�Pump�Russ, and discounts can be had!
Check Ebay too ?
Shop around Bro ?
Here are some distributors, Ryan Herco, BPH Pump, Depco, and Yamada will give you more names !!
Ask for a quote, and TELL them you are SHOPPING.
OH CHIT Russ, look at what I just found !!!
http://cgi.ebay.com/Yamada-1-4-Air-Diaphragm-Pump-NDP-5FVT-Kynar-Teflon-New_W0QQitemZ390024691400QQcmdZViewItemQQptZBI_Pumps?hash=item390024691400&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50
WOW, what a freking deal !!
This is the Baby Yamada, in KYNAR !!!
Better Hurry, someone buy this Puppy, and give it a good home ?
OR, THIS http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-INGERSOLL-RAND-ARO-PUMP-PURE-KYNAR_W0QQitemZ140295213717QQcmdZViewItemQQptZBI_Pumps?hash=item140295213717&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

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-- Edited by Apple Roof Cleaning Tampa at 11:40, 2009-01-22

sjordan · Guest

Check this link out: It looks like it packs a punch.

http://fluids.ingersollrand.com/IS/product_nospecs.aspx-en-3883

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sjordan wrote:
Check this link out: It looks like it packs a punch. http://fluids.ingersollrand.com/IS/product_nospecs.aspx-en-3883

Never tried ARO Pumps.
The Yamada worked for us, and we have stuck with them.
It is an air diapraghm pump, and has a BIG advantage for roof cleaning chemicals�because of the type of pump it is.
I see no reason why it will not work, and work well.
Several other companys make air diapraghm pumps.
However, I am reluctant to suggest a pump company we have no knowledge of.

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sjordan · Guest

I checked Home Depot's website, and they don't sell the Rigid Wheel Barrow air compressor's anymore. What about this one instead: http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=77808-67702-EC2510E&lpage=none

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I see no CFM Rating, but it looks to be fine.

Roof Cleaning Katy Texas (281) 392-2304 · Feb 4, 2009

Hello Scott�

I saw your pics of Club BellaVita and finally I�know who got the job.�� Nancy Triggs had contacted me to clean the club house & I told her that she needed to clean the roof also.� Well you�got the roof job & I cleaned the club house.� It was a lot of work and was very dirty.

sbyrne · Guest

Do you have any knowledge on Pacer gas powered chemical pumps ? They have one that is powered by a 148cc, Briggs + Stratton, + builds to 44 psi. It can pump up to 8700 GPH. It has a thermoplastic pump, with EPDM seals, + sells for $ 250.00. Would this work for a start up operation ?

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sbyrne wrote:
Do you have any knowledge on Pacer gas powered chemical pumps ? They have one that is powered by a 148cc, Briggs + Stratton, + builds to 44 psi. It can pump up to 8700 GPH. It has a thermoplastic pump, with EPDM seals, + sells for $ 250.00. Would this work for a start up operation ?

No, they will not work well, nor last long.
These are centrifugal pumps, and lose flow drastically as head is increased.
The roof cleaning chemical attacks the shaft, and they� will leak all over quickly.
STAY AWAY
IF roof cleaning was "as easy" as orderinng something from Northern Toll for 250,00, there would be little need of roof cleaning forums ?
Iw as a good question you asked, and a common one.
The answer is no.
BUT, spend less for�a Delavan, get a better roof cleaning pump!

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Roof Cleaning Alabama 251-222-3011 · Guest

I ordered my YAMADA !!!!!

Roof Cleaning Katy Texas (281) 392-2304 · Feb 13, 2009

Russ Spence wrote:

I ordered my YAMADA !!!!!

Congrats!� That is what I plan on ordering next.� Which one did you order?� Please share info on how you set it up and results.� How much was it?

Roof Cleaning Alabama 251-222-3011 · Guest

Katy - Memorial Power Washing wrote:
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Russ Spence wrote:

I ordered my YAMADA !!!!!

Congrats!� That is what I plan on ordering next.� Which one did you order?� Please share info on how you set it up and results.� How much was it?

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Yamada NDP-15 in poly

Roof Cleaning Corpus Christi TX · Guest

sjordan wrote:

I checked Home Depot's website, and they don't sell the Rigid Wheel Barrow air compressor's anymore. What about this one instead: http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=77808-67702-EC2510E&lpage=none

I was in Home Depot yesterday and the other location on Monday and they are in the stores, maybe old stock but they are there.

Roof Cleaning Alabama 251-222-3011 · Guest

Christopher wrote:
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sjordan wrote:

I checked Home Depot's website, and they don't sell the Rigid Wheel Barrow air compressor's anymore. What about this one instead: http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=77808-67702-EC2510E&lpage=none

I was in Home Depot yesterday and the other location on Monday and they are in the stores, maybe old stock but they are there.
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The Home Depot here still stocks the Rigid. It is the same price as the one you posted.

Roof Cleaning Katy Texas (281) 392-2304 · Feb 14, 2009

sjordan wrote:

I checked Home Depot's website, and they don't sell the Rigid Wheel Barrow air compressor's anymore. What about this one instead: http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=77808-67702-EC2510E&lpage=none

http://www.ridgid.com/Tools/GAS-POWERED-AIR-COMPRESSOR/EN/index.htm

Roof Cleaning Alabama 251-222-3011 · Guest

went back to Home Depot today to double check and the had several of them.

Just like this one in the link above

shaytinman · Guest

Hello, My name is Dan Shay. I live in West Virginia and I own a home improvement company in Wheeling, WV.� My store supplies windows, doors, siding, gutters and kitchens to the local contractors as well as home owners.� We also install all of the products we sell.� I have been asked many times by my customers when we finish a siding job what can be done about their roof.� Thanks to this forum I have some of the answers.� I have been following this forum for a couple of months and getting a lot of information on the roof cleaning business that I am about to start.

Chris,
You recently posted a link to Yamada Pumps that have a split manifold pump. What is your opinon concerning the manifold pump vs. the system that you are using now?� Would you advise the split manifold pump over the system you are now using?

Thanks everyone for allowing me to listen in and learn from you.� I will be posting more frequently with questions and concerns because I do not hardly understand all I know about roof cleaning.� I'm a hillbilly from West Virginia, what can I say??

Thanks. �

Roof Cleaning Katy Texas (281) 392-2304 · Feb 18, 2009

Out of curiosity, why did you not order the split manifold pump?� It sounds like an easir way to go.

Russ Spence wrote:

Katy - Memorial Power Washing wrote:

Russ Spence wrote:

I ordered my YAMADA !!!!!

Congrats!� That is what I plan on ordering next.� Which one did you order?� Please share info on how you set it up and results.� How much was it?

Yamada NDP-15 in poly

Holt Construction & Cleaning · Guest

For my Yamada 15 poly I bought a 4way pvc t glued on 3 male adapters and one female adaptor I twisted on 3 threaded ball valves then put a plastic hose barb fitting on the end of each ball valve and one in the female coming out of the 4 way. One from the water tank one from the shc and one from the mix. This lets my chemicals stay fresh longer. I put my water and my shc in add in the rest of the ingredients then switch it to the mix tank I let it circulate for a few minutes then spray the roof when I am done I put the head of my spray hose inmy mix tank and turn on the valve for the water and this flushes my pump and hoses and puts 10gallons in thetank for the next mix .

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