Neat Regulator Tip

[ted mcmeekin]

We had decreasing pressure on one auto and had regulator cranked all the way to high pressure. We thought it was the regulator and replaced. Pressure was still low. Got a tip from fellow operator--if rocker panel nozzle screens are partially clogged it will unload and continue to unload even when the rest of the nozzles are called upon. After ensuring screens are clean, he said back regulator all the way down, then crank it up and pressure should increase. We did this successfully several years ago but forgot to try it this time.

Ted

 

[cdreed06]

Cool thanks for the tip.

 

[cleaning up mud]

Do your blaster and other nozzles come on the same time?

 

[ted mcmeekin]

no the rocker nozzles come on first then the side nozzles come on, we have since confirmed that our side nozzles need replaced--with just the rocker nozzles on the pressure was nearly 1500( we turned back down), but only 500 with the side nozzles on. Over the years we changed side turbo with conventional nozzles--they are just worn so we will replace all of them.

Ted