I saw one in a shop the other day. Pressure Pro is selling those also. Never tried one though. The best thing about those motors are the plastic gas tank and coil cover......Less to corrode.
I have looked at one. Didn't see a demo, but have heard they are tough lil pumps. Numbers are not that impressive imho.
That price is almost exactly double what they quoted me...same setup with hose etc.
Need twice the gpm at least for me to consider a pump. I'm tired of 4-5 gpm. Want about twice:/ I'm sure you will hear tons of advice but the man that showed me that pump has been my rock as far as eqpt/advice. I told him I was looking at that and a JB "chloro" pump...
He said hands down that is better as far as lasting longer(worked with both). He said the parts for that pump are cheap and very very easy to switch out. He would have gave me a 1 yr wtty I think it was.
I have my sites on a pump/motor and its not one I mentioned.
So far, this pump is keeping me off of un-walkable roofs. It will shoot about the same distance as the 1.8 gpm shurflo was but with a more substantial stream.
With the 1.8 shurflo, I was using a 0010 tip to shoot and it was very light and at the mercy of wind. Now, the 5.3 GPM Delavan... I shoot with a 0040 tip and it soaks the area quicker and is a more "Durable" stream. I can hoot outward (horizontally) 30+ feet. Shooting higher is another question though. I still think I could easily clean some vinyl sided homes with this thing.
Performance wise, it is doing what I wanted. Longevity will be the real test. But at $129, It can last 10 roofs and still be a good throw away expense that is simply factored into the pricing of roofs. Used it to clean a 2000 sqft 4:12 pitch roof the other day. 45 minutes= $375 not too bad. I keep raising my price... I still don't know what this market will bear.
I don't much care for the GC engine on a machine that will be subject to daily use. Don't get me wrong, the GC is a great engine in proper application. However, these engines are targeted for consumer use, not commercial / industrial. The GX would be a much better choice for heavy duty users. The biggest thing to remember about the GC is oil changing. These engines have a teflon coated piston in an aluminum cylinder, which works wonderfully as long as the lubrication is right. Grit in the oil will scarify the teflon off the surface, then you've got aluminum / aluminum contact...not a good thing.
Checking the site, I see it's offered with the GX...worth the extra $$.
As I mentioned here previously and on Wednesday at the TGS roof chat, I've seen these pumps in a local shop. We've never tried one, but as Russ mentioned, the motor isn't a commercial grade unit and the gas tank is somewhat small. That probably doesn't mean as much to some if it's used for residential only, but it would be an inconvenience on larger, all day jobs.
Also as previously mentioned, the good things are the plastic tank and starter rope coil cover.
Time will tell if the motor or Comet pump will hold up. Personally, I'm skeptical.
.... That probably doesn't mean as much to some if it's used for residential only, but it would be an inconvenience on larger, all day jobs.
Time will tell if the motor or Comet pump will hold up. Personally, I'm skeptical.
We have this pump. Once the pressure is set for your speed and tastes, It stays pretty good, We have had to replace a lot of manifolds. They have cracked from pressure, NOT chemical. The sales rep at comet ack. that there was an "issue" with the mold. (knock on wood) the current manifold we have had on for 6+ weeks.
The nice thing is that I can repair the entire pump on-site. ( and have )
I was just talking about gas powered application in another thread. That machine is great. Get a good price, because they do vary. But the machine itself is an excellent chem applicator. ANY electric machine is a chance. Sometimes they're ok, sometimes they're not. Some people have never had a problem with elec motors, others have had nothing BUT problems (I'd imagine that's because some people know how to take care of the elec motor, and some people dont...BUT), and there's other people who are like me... who FLUSH continuosly after use, and STILL run into problems with about SIXTY percent of electric application systems. I'd go with that gas powered...it's a great applicator.
I was just talking about gas powered application in another thread. That machine is great. Get a good price, because they do vary. But the machine itself is an excellent chem applicator. ANY electric machine is a chance. Sometimes they're ok, sometimes they're not. Some people have never had a problem with elec motors, others have had nothing BUT problems (I'd imagine that's because some people know how to take care of the elec motor, and some people dont...BUT), and there's other people who are like me... who FLUSH continuosly after use, and STILL run into problems with about SIXTY percent of electric application systems. I'd go with that gas powered...it's a great applicator.
When looking at electric, look for TEFC motors.
TEFC means totally enclosed fan cooled.
We do not care for electric motors, unless a generator is also carried.
Many places we do do not have powwer.
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