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Just saw where someone has a
Delavan Power Flo 12 volt chemical water pump for cheap.
It's in good condition,but  it's only rated at 5gpm and 45psi.Will that be good enough? For this price I think I'll get it at.
I'd hate to pass it up ,but I know the most of you use the Delavan Fat Boy 7gpm.
Any suggestions would be welcomed.Thanks as always


-- Edited by CarolinaContractors on Tuesday 9th of March 2010 04:40:52 PM

-- Edited by Apple Roof Cleaning Tampa FL (813) 655-8777 on Wednesday 10th of March 2010 09:34:40 PM

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well if it was a heck of a deal it wouldnt hurt getting it would be good for back up. But also before the fatboy which i never used (i have a air diaphragm pump now) i used the 5gpm delavan and it did a great job.

-- Edited by ChrisDuffy on Tuesday 9th of March 2010 06:30:45 PM

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What is the model number on the pump? It will help you get the right information.

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Pressure Washer Products wrote:

What is the model number on the pump? It will help you get the right information.



 Lori, get off the forum and get my order shipped! Pronto! biggrin Thanks a million for your top-notch service and attitude.



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Carolina - from what I read through many of these threads, several people have had great success w/ the 5gpm Delavans, but most have chosen larger pumps for an even more optimal performance. But my best recommendation would be to get w/ Lori above. She is extremely knowledgable and will steer you in the right direction for equipment.

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sound like what they call a 5550 right Lori

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Thanks to everyone and Lori.Model 5850-101C-BB is what it is. I do know it's man. date is 11/07

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I use that pump and it workes great...I will be moving up though in the near future

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Hey Guys what type of battery is good for the Delvan 5850? I am talking cold cranking amps(I think?) I could use some help here. I am finally getting a half decent setup going now and I need some advice for hooking up the battery.
Should I just go to Walmart and get a marine battery?
I was just in Lowes and they only have up to 300 cranking amps. And keep in mind I am in Philly. ( If that means anything? I don't get the cold cranking amps. sounds like a good gimmick to me or something you hear on a truck commercial) I am tech and mechanical savvy I just don't have the whole auto thing down yet.
Appreciate the help as always have a good day all!

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im pretty sure you want to go with a deep cycle marine battery.

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I run a deep cycle trolling battery- 720 cranking amps- 115 amp hours. From what I gather a trolling battery will give you longer run time between charges. Go with deep cycle marine battery !

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OK then. I will get that one. Thank you very much guys! Deep cycle cold cranking amp it is!!!! Whatever the heck that chit means!!!

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COLD CRANKING AMPS--- Term that describes the power that can be drawn from battery in cold weather---obviously in my region this will help out.

(I am doing some battery shopping for that 700 CCA, Thanks again!)

Does anybody use one of those trickle chargers? I always thought it was best to run your battery dead and then juice it back up to exten the life of the battery. Is this correct? I have been doing some reading about trickle chargers and these battery maintenance things that you hook up like a trickle charger. Honestly is seems like a waste of cash to me but I don't want my battery dying on the job either.
I would appreciate some insight.

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Want to know If I messed up with the pump I bought. I am still using the pump up right now. Its a delavan.... 2gpm, 60 psi, on demand, vitan seals, etc. Model 7812. I dont want to jump too fast up to an air powered pump. Havent attached it to the trailer yet. I dont mind taking more than an hour to do a roof, for now. As long as this pump will get the chems to the roof, A slight increase in speed of application, I'm happy. Did I make the right choice?

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gutterdog wrote:

Want to know If I messed up with the pump I bought. I am still using the pump up right now. Its a delavan.... 2gpm, 60 psi, on demand, vitan seals, etc. Model 7812. I dont want to jump too fast up to an air powered pump. Havent attached it to the trailer yet. I dont mind taking more than an hour to do a roof, for now. As long as this pump will get the chems to the roof, A slight increase in speed of application, I'm happy. Did I make the right choice?

I never used that pump before and if it is working I would not worry about it? Next you can step up to the 5850 or the 12v fat boy, then to air powered.

However I think you might of wanted to at least start out with the 5850... 5 gpm. 


-- Edited by Bob Jr on Saturday 27th of March 2010 01:34:51 PM

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