Recent content by Plow Guy

The first thing I would look for in a pump stand is if the unpressurized hot water holding tank is above all the pumps. The hot water should gravity feed to the pump, if it does not that pump will have cavitation causing more noise and maintenance.

Wayne, You may have a vacuum leak on the soap or wax injection system. Air in your pump head can oxidize your soap or calcium. I have had Kip valves and poly hose fittings suck air but not drip fluid. Try using a pressure regulator on your air compressor.1 or 2 pounds is good. then attach it at...

Rusty Stud. Bubbles, The plunger stud may be rusty. Rap the plunger with black electrical tape. Use a pair of pliers, be gentle , work the plunger back and forth before you try to pull it off. When the tape rips, retape it. Take your time. I use plumber’s emery cloth on the stud to get the rust...

soap It is hard to get a real good, cheap Hp soap.I do believe in using a cheap pre soak for the brush.Friction and cheap pre soak work wonders. I have tried mixing powder, I prefer liquids for better rinsing. I try to buy a good Hp soap in a larger container to get the price down. Reduce your...

scum I once had a problem with air in my soap site gauge. I replaced all my lines thinking leak under vacuum. But the air persisted. I then noticed air swirling in my clear strainer bowl .The specific gravity of this soap was heavier than what I was using before. My float on the hydro minder...

Small towm wash I also have doors on the north side of my self serve. The inside of the door is not smooth. I only open or close them seasonally. When I do any water left on the doors from washing drips off into the bay,then the water dripping off the cars builds ice on the shady side of my...

Just happened I have been having a pressure drop in my good pump at my wash on my wash cycle, about 200 psi.Over the last few days I have replaced 1/4 inch poly pipe and push connectors. I still had a few bubbles through my ounces per minute site gauge, I rinsed my screen at my hydro minder...

Trying to be a part of the Solution. Dear Sir, if you look at my past Posts and replies you should see that I have tried to be helpful and respectful and that I avoid controversy when possible. How ever I do have an agenda. For the members that have answered my last two posts I have been open...

If you have a washed out Cat 310 Head sitting on your shelf, Please Private Massage me here on the Forum.Thank you. Pete

Yes reclaim, Thank you.

Is any one using recirculation water through a cat 310 Pump? If so please P.M. me here on the Forum. Thank you, Pete.

Waxman,Go to the cat web site and get the torque spec for the plunger retainer.It is very important to us a torque wrench when replacing the seals on the plungers. I rebuilt a used four year old 310w I purchased off the internet,two out of three plungers were cracked.Also if you have a build up...

The forest is quieter now. Fairplay is 36 miles south of Frisco. Frisco is on I 70.We are at 9998 Ft. The snow is wet, below timberline, in the open, is has melted. Nights are getting down to 25*, Days 45 to55*. Good luck with your Hunt. Pete.

Snowed Monday and Tuesday in Colorado. Turned on my weep,freezing in the bays.

Thanks Bill,Pete.