Shurflo Pump

[Richard R.]

I think I finally figured out what I was doing wrong.
I see what JR was talking about.
I've been using a power boost style battery pack to energize my pump instead of a normal battery like others use.
I finally replaced the pack with a normal battery and increased the guage of wiring. This seems to give it more power and speeds up the rpms. I then adjusted the allen screw for more gpms and it seems to work great.

I sure hope I don't run into some unexpected problems.

Anyone foresee any problems, let me know. This baby works like a charm. Sure would like to keep it this way.

Take Care
Richard R.

 

[Dan Flynn]

When I use that type of pump I have the same gun setup. I Use a few hundred feet of chemical hose and attach the pump to the battery on my truck. Lots of power

You can use smaller nozzles with larger fan sizes too!

 

[Richard R.]

Dan,
Mine is set up on a two wheel dollie so I can pull it around behind a house and so forth. It's perfect for spraying eaves, siding and flat work. A lighter more full coverage pattern.
I bought a battery and a deep cycle charging unit with it. I only have about 150 feet of hose so I can use it on roofs.

I really don't know why it's taken me so long to figure out the battery thing. I would have thought my hand carrying style battery charger would have the same amount of power as a regular battery. Boy was I wrong. It's no wonder why I was not satisfied with it.
That thing sprays like a champ.
I should be able to kick bootie now.

Richard R.

 

[Aplus]

Richard, you should post a picture of your setup. Here is a picture of the one I just made. I also used 3/8 hose, all q/c with a shortened lance and a 25% tip.

I need to convert to ss fittings because the caustics and acids are eating up the brass. I've got a high-end Sears Diehard 12v marine deep cycle battery enclosed. I wanted to be sure I could go along time between recharging. The only problem is that the battery is very heavy. It provides plenty of steady amperage, allowing the pump to operate very smoothly, at a continuous rpm.

 

[Richard R.]

I'm not real good at posting pictures, but I will try. Let me know if you can't view it. It comes up for me, but it doesn't necessarily mean it will show up for you all.
Maybe Dan or Mike can make it smaller for me if it's to large.
Well, as usual it didn't work.
I'll try it one more time on a different reply.




Richard R

 

[Clean County]

Tony,
I have a shurflo set up from xxxxxxxxxx that has a 25 gallon tank. I like this set up but I also want to make my own set up similiar to yours that I can use for stain whereas the other one I use for chemicals.

My Question to you is where did you get that flat Battery holder?(The Red flat bottom piece attached to the hand truck)

Thanks

 

[ron]

ron p

clean county you make them yourself and bolt/weld them on
if you bolt it on make sure the bolt heads dont rub the bottom of the battery. It will wear a hole in it.

 

[Bill B]

Tony and others, what model Shurflo are you using. Was told by Shurflo to watch out using using certain models (that have a screw that contacts the fluid). Acids will chew up.

Also, Richard what flow rate and press are you using to do roofs?

 

[Richard R.]

Bill,
I don't usually run anything through my unit anymore. It just does'nt pay off in the long run. I like to make my own concoction and apply it full strength. This way I have a little more control.

I've done both and I can't imagine doing it the old fashion way anymore.
My power washing consists of coating a surface with my chemicals and doing a hot water rinse with a soap tip. The results are twice as good as the old way of trying to get the right flow rate.

Did the photo of my applicator turn out?

Sorry I couldn't help you on the flow rate.

Richard R.

 

[Mike Hughes]

Richard,

No go on that picture.........email it to me and dan, see who gets to it first.

mike@evclear.com

 

[mhpoole]

What are you guys washing, soaking, or spraying with that setup? Parking Lots? Roofs ? fill me in.

 

[Richard R.]

This photo was to large.
I had to delete it.
Richard R

 

[Mike Hughes]

Mark,

I use mine for decks..........applying cleaners, strippers, brightners, and sealer.

 

[Aplus]

The battery tray for my rig was made using four pieces of angle iron and a flat piece of steel stock. It was mig welded together, then welded to the hand cart. I polished everything up with an air powered orbital sander, then applied Rustoleum primer, and red paint to match the cart.

I got my sureflow from Northern Tool, it's a 60psi at 1.4 gpm. It has an on demand feature, so when I'm not spraying, it shuts itself off. I think it was about $65. I connected it all with a marine duty switch, and 14 gauge wire. All the connections are soldered, as well as encased in heat shrink tubing. Then, for extra measure, I placed the wiring inside some slick red wire loom, which matches the cart as well. I tried to make everything as heavy duty and long lasting as was practical. This one was a first prototype build, and I have learned a couple things that I would change if I ever built another one.

I built the entire unit for under $200, including the super duty Diehard marine battery. I looked at the premade unit from espec with the enclosed tank, and decided that it would be too cumbersome to empty and clean out when I want to change chemicals. With the five gallon pail setup, I use a bungee cord to attach it, and I can quickly remove it, and rinse out the pail too change chemicals. So far, I have only sprayed stripper, oxalic, and a percarb mix. I don't intend to spray any stain thru it. In fact, the only time I spray is for lattice, and fences. For small lattice jobs, like on the bottom of decks, I just use a small pump up, because it is quick and easy to clean. For fences, I have a cart mounted airless, along with two hand held wagners. I have even used the pump up for really small fences, for quicker cleanup times.

 

[Richard R.]

Tony,

Mike help resize my photo. Maybe it'll work this time.

Take Care
Richard R

 

[Bill B]

Richard, what is your shurflo rated - psi and gpm. Trying to decide what to spec in for roof cleaning, and you had indicated you are using your system for roofs.