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     We actually use 17 pumps. 1 for regular use and another 16 to make us look important. Just kidding buddy!

     Two pumps are used for different reasons. We run a fat boy for the hard-to-reach roofs, and the regular 5gpm Delevan for most of our normal roofs that can be sprayed from the ground. Having 2 pumps gives me a little peace of mind, as there has been three occasions when we ran only one pump, showed up to a job, and the pump was fried.

-- Edited by Roof Cleaning Evansville Indiana 270 860 7894 on Monday 1st of March 2010 09:56:00 PM

CarolinaContractors wrote:

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Can someone please tell me why they use more than one pump?I mean,I'm assuming for the 'reach' correct?If that's the case then why couldn't you just buy a pump that'll put out a higher psi or gpm?I'm just trying to figure this out as I don't really have the means to buy to pumps nor one that puts out more because I know it'll be higher than the others,but I'm just trying to figure out why it is to use 2 or pumps.Is it really neccessary?

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Nothing quite like the call I have received when a customer needs a pump overnighted to them because it is fried. I feel terrible and carry your stress, too! I have run to UPS at 6:57 pm in order to get one out! If you can swing it, always get a back-up 12 volt pump or pressure switch or diaphragm repair kit. I hate to see you guys have to pay for overnighted equipment.