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Roof Cleaning Cleveland (216) 323-0552 · Nov 10, 2010

S.H. is a problem for me too. I'm about $120.00 for 55 gallons. I ussually tip the delivery driver and he'll throw me a few extra gallons. You can call your sewer dept. to see where they get theirs at. I did that, called their supplier and they never called back. Good luck.

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ACE wrote:

S.H. is a problem for me too. I'm about $120.00 for 55 gallons. I ussually tip the delivery driver and he'll throw me a few extra gallons. You can call your sewer dept. to see where they get theirs at. I did that, called their supplier and they never called back. Good luck.

Thanks Tom!

garyw · Nov 10, 2010

Usually "Univar" chemical has the best prices of anybody and they are located just about everywhere. Here in Louisville Ky, I pay $1.76 a gallon in 53 gallon drums and the best part is they are only 5 minutes from my house. Google "univar chemical" and look at their national directory. Might be one in you neighborhood.
Gary

Chowell77 · Guest

Although I admittedly only have limited knowledge regarding the set ups your looks good, my only suggestion would be to figure out a way to rig your pump so that it's upside down as opposed to laying flat.

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garyw wrote:

Usually "Univar" chemical has the best prices of anybody and they are located just about everywhere. Here in Louisville Ky, I pay $1.76 a gallon in 53 gallon drums and the best part is they are only 5 minutes from my house. Google "univar chemical" and look at their national directory. Might be one in you neighborhood.
Gary

I found one in Richmond VA, about an hour away. If I can save over $1.00 a gallon for a 55 that would be worth the trip. I'll give them a call tomorrow. Thanks Gary!

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Chowell77 wrote:

Although I admittedly only have limited knowledge regarding the set ups your looks good, my only suggestion would be to figure out a way to rig your pump so that it's upside down as opposed to laying flat.

I can trun it over with just a bracket. What's the bennefit? I have read about it but never saw why it should be done.

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Brett,

What type of floor is on your trailer? If you can, the first thing you should do is to get it sprayed with a spray in bedliner material. I've done that with mine and it holds up great to the SH.

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landisconstruction wrote:

Brett,

What type of floor is on your trailer? If you can, the first thing you should do is to get it sprayed with a spray in bedliner material. I've done that with mine and it holds up great to the SH.

I've had my trailer for years, replaced the 2 x8 pressure treated floor not long ago. I was thinking of adding plywood to the floor or even sheet metal, then apply the liner product. At the same time I'll repaint it with a hammered finish.

-- Edited by Classicrider on Wednesday 10th of November 2010 07:35:29 PM

Guest

brett good start i agree to turn the pump up side down, fittings being down. I believe but am not certian that by doing this it will be easier on the diaphram of the pump.

AC Lockyer · none

landisconstruction wrote:

Brett,

What type of floor is on your trailer? If you can, the first thing you should do is to get it sprayed with a spray in bedliner material. I've done that with mine and it holds up great to the SH.

Love that stuff! Looks great.

AC

Bruce Weber · Nov 10, 2010

Classicrider wrote:

Okay guys, here's my starter with a 55 gal drum. Just tested it. No leaks and it will throw about 30+ feet. This will get me through the fall/winter and time to take my 5 x 10 trailer and set it up for the spring.

1st pic is the set up ready to go inthe truck.

2nd pic waterproof switch on batter box. 30A fuse inside.

3rd I read a post of someone having trouble with the screw in plug so I screwed a piece of pipe in the plug fitting and lubed the plug which now is easy to remove. My next step for this starter (and future back up) is to use a no hub adapter on the plug flange with a piece of 3 " pipe with a threaded clean out on the top. That will solve the problem of anything coming out of the tank and easy access.
Also in pic 3 is the strainer added to the hose with 3/16" holes drilled around it.

Now the problem is finding SH for a fair price. Just called Gilmer Industries in Harrisonburg, VA which was recommended by the local pool company. Here are the prices he quoted me. All totals include tax.

5 gals @ 4.18 per gal = 21.95
Pallet of 36 @ 3.25 per gal = 614.25
55 gal 2.85 per gal = 164.58

These prices seem to be way high from what you guys have talked about on other posts?

Ideas?

Thanks to Mike (Roof Washer New Jersey ) for the ideas in putting together this simple unit!

Brett,

This was my first year starting out. I paid SH prices similar to yours at first. Don't worry......The more you order, the more the price lowers. Get a good supplier of fresh SH, than over time, ask for a lower price. I now pay about $1.68/gal.

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Bruce Weber wrote:

Classicrider wrote:

Okay guys, here's my starter with a 55 gal drum. Just tested it. No leaks and it will throw about 30+ feet. This will get me through the fall/winter and time to take my 5 x 10 trailer and set it up for the spring.

1st pic is the set up ready to go inthe truck.

2nd pic waterproof switch on batter box. 30A fuse inside.

3rd I read a post of someone having trouble with the screw in plug so I screwed a piece of pipe in the plug fitting and lubed the plug which now is easy to remove. My next step for this starter (and future back up) is to use a no hub adapter on the plug flange with a piece of 3 " pipe with a threaded clean out on the top. That will solve the problem of anything coming out of the tank and easy access.
Also in pic 3 is the strainer added to the hose with 3/16" holes drilled around it.

Now the problem is finding SH for a fair price. Just called Gilmer Industries in Harrisonburg, VA which was recommended by the local pool company. Here are the prices he quoted me. All totals include tax.

5 gals @ 4.18 per gal = 21.95
Pallet of 36 @ 3.25 per gal = 614.25
55 gal 2.85 per gal = 164.58

These prices seem to be way high from what you guys have talked about on other posts?

Ideas?

Thanks to Mike (Roof Washer New Jersey ) for the ideas in putting together this simple unit!

Brett,

This was my first year starting out. I paid SH prices similar to yours at first. Don't worry......The more you order, the more the price lowers. Get a good supplier of fresh SH, than over time, ask for a lower price. I now pay about $1.68/gal.

Thanks Bruce,

I expected to pay on the high end of what I was seeing here but this guy who claims he keeps 60K gals on hand wouldn't move much at all even as the quantities went up. I'm checking with Univar in Richmond.

One thing I have never liked about service business is how difficult it is to get decent pricing when you walk in and want to make a long relationship. Some places I have dealt with over the years is because of how they actually wanted my business when I came in the door, dressed like like a re modeler and talked like one. Those who wanted my business, I came back. Others who stuck me with price and attitude, I avoid. I have even been known to drive to the other side of town for fair pricing and customer service.

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Roof Washer New Jersey (609) 929-5812 wrote:

brett good start i agree to turn the pump up side down, fittings being down. I believe but am not certian that by doing this it will be easier on the diaphram of the pump.

Ok, just so I completely understand and do this pump change properly, I'm thinking upside down would be the mounting bracket facing up but you said "fittings down" so now I'm thinking to move it 90 degrees with the pump head facing the ground and the motor body up.

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Classicrider wrote:

Roof Washer New Jersey (609) 929-5812 wrote:

brett good start i agree to turn the pump up side down, fittings being down. I believe but am not certian that by doing this it will be easier on the diaphram of the pump.

Ok, just so I completely understand and do this pump change properly, I'm thinking upside down would be the mounting bracket facing up but you said "fittings down" so now I'm thinking to move it 90 degrees with the pump head facing the ground and the motor body up.

Correct Brett

Andreas · Guest

Classicrider wrote:

Chowell77 wrote:

Although I admittedly only have limited knowledge regarding the set ups your looks good, my only suggestion would be to figure out a way to rig your pump so that it's upside down as opposed to laying flat.

I can trun it over with just a bracket. What's the bennefit? I have read about it but never saw why it should be done.

My understanding was that when the seals eventually give out due to the chems and it leaks it will not flow directly into the motor. Thus your rebuild will be possible / easier.

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You guys are the best... now on to making some calls to find chems and then back to the R&R to change the pump. Once the yard signs arrive, I'll do my first roof.

Guest

Classicrider wrote:

Chowell77 wrote:

Although I admittedly only have limited knowledge regarding the set ups your looks good, my only suggestion would be to figure out a way to rig your pump so that it's upside down as opposed to laying flat.

I can trun it over with just a bracket. What's the bennefit? I have read about it but never saw why it should be done.

A friendly suggestion - read A LOT MORE, and post less. This is fairly basic stuff, member area or not. Just an observation, nothing more.....

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Roof Cleaning Northern Virginia (571) 250 9650 wrote:

Classicrider wrote:

Chowell77 wrote:

Although I admittedly only have limited knowledge regarding the set ups your looks good, my only suggestion would be to figure out a way to rig your pump so that it's upside down as opposed to laying flat.

I can trun it over with just a bracket. What's the bennefit? I have read about it but never saw why it should be done.

A friendly suggestion - read A LOT MORE, and post less. This is fairly basic stuff, member area or not. Just an observation, nothing more.....

I was reading and have been... these were suggestions after I posted. I'll keep reading.

Guest

this is what the member area is all about. yes i agree read more but if you have a question that is what you paid your membership for.

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