Common Razor issues after 40,000 ish washes

[soonermajic]

What's the common repair/replace list like, for surpassing 40,000 washes on a WW Razor?

I'm thinking replace all @ once, instead replace 7 different things @ different times & 7 trip charges....

 

[soonermajic]

Any Razor iwners on here?

 

[Aurora]

What's the common repair/replace list like, for surpassing 40,000 washes on a WW Razor?

I'm thinking replace all @ once, instead replace 7 different things @ different times & 7 trip charges....

For a WW Razor that has surpassed 40,000 washes, it's advisable to replace several key components to ensure optimal performance. Consider replacing the pump, heating element, spray nozzles, hoses, filters, control board, and seals/gaskets. By addressing all these parts at once, you can save on trip charges and minimize downtime, keeping your equipment running smoothly.

 

[Aurora]

Any Razor iwners on here?

You might find some WW Razor owners in forums or social media groups dedicated to commercial cleaning equipment. They can share their experiences and tips for maintenance or repairs!

 

[water guy]

What pump are you talking about and what control board and heating element

 

[Eric H]

As long as you do the ABSOLUTE BARE MINIMUM preventative maintenance (conveniently shown in the service reminders menu) you shouldn’t have too many issues.
Beyond that there is a very detailed maintenance section in the manual. It goes into detail on what services and checks you should be doing from the “service reminders” menu. The area that is often missed/skipped is the annual maintenance that recommends replacing the solenoids and injectors yearly. I only replace my injectors as needed and try to rebuild the solenoids once every year or two.
The high pressure hose in the echain is difficult to inspect. I only replace it when it blows a hole on a busy Saturday afternoon when it is the most inconvenient time for me.
I run a “dry wash” from time to time to listen for any weird sound coming from motors/gearboxes. Once they start making noise you know you are on borrowed time. Those motors/gearboxes could still work for another 6-8 months while making noise. You just never know when it’s going to stop working.

 

[DavidM]

I have a Razor that is getting close to 60,000 washes. I think trying to preemptively replace a bunch of parts will get too expensive. I have not run into many wear parts that it would benefit to replace all at once.

 

[water guy]

As long as you do the ABSOLUTE BARE MINIMUM preventative maintenance (conveniently shown in the service reminders menu) you shouldn’t have too many issues.
Beyond that there is a very detailed maintenance section in the manual. It goes into detail on what services and checks you should be doing from the “service reminders” menu. The area that is often missed/skipped is the annual maintenance that recommends replacing the solenoids and injectors yearly. I only replace my injectors as needed and try to rebuild the solenoids once every year or two.
The high pressure hose in the echain is difficult to inspect. I only replace it when it blows a hole on a busy Saturday afternoon when it is the most inconvenient time for me.
I run a “dry wash” from time to time to listen for any weird sound coming from motors/gearboxes. Once they start making noise you know you are on borrowed time. Those motors/gearboxes could still work for another 6-8 months while making noise. You just never know when it’s going to stop working.
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Speaking of solenoid valves .We could save some money if we could get rebuild kits for the dema 463ps valves

 

[Eric H]

Speaking of solenoid valves .We could save some money if we could get rebuild kits for the dema 463ps valves

My newer Razor EDGE machines have Dema valves. My older Razor 3 machines had Danfoss valves that were difficult and expensive (comparatively) to rebuild. I bit the bullet and have been changing to Demas on those older Razors. The Dema diaphragm’s are cheap and take about 2 minutes to replace. I think they are less than $2 each.

 

[Waxman]

You're going to have to show me how to do that!

 

[Greg Pack]

What pump are you talking about and what control board and heating element

I think Aurora is a bot.

 

[water guy]

I think Aurora is a bot.

Damn Roaches

 

[soonermajic]

Where do you guys buy the 1" x 211.5" MNPT hp hose for the E-chain? WW sells it for $741 & Kleen-Rite has it for $212!!!
But, KR won't have it til Nov19!!!

 

[Eric H]

Try Autowashonline.com you’ll probably get faster service calling. Adam and Keith are great to work with.
Any local company that makes industrial hydraulic hoses should be able to make them.

 

[Eric H]

WAIT!!!!….Do you need the 1”x211.5 or 3/4”x211.5? The 3/4” hose is used in Razor3, Razor EDGE and others. I think the 1” hose is for a double barrel.
The added expense on the hose directly from WW seems to be because it includes a “leak protection bag”. That’s a cloth covering. I used to call those “anti-chaff wrap”.

 

[Car Wash Man]

Where do you guys buy the 1" x 211.5" MNPT hp hose for the E-chain? WW sells it for $741 & Kleen-Rite has it for $212!!!
But, KR won't have it til Nov19!!!

We get our hoses from our local Carquest. They actually are able to cut and crimp to our exact needs, and can get them same day.

 

[pcb]

https://www.discounthydraulichose.com/ This is where I order the ones for my 360 from.

 

[soonermajic]

WAIT!!!!….Do you need the 1”x211.5 or 3/4”x211.5? The 3/4” hose is used in Razor3, Razor EDGE and others. I think the 1” hose is for a double barrel.
The added expense on the hose directly from WW seems to be because it includes a “leak protection bag”. That’s a cloth covering. I used to call those “anti-chaff wrap”.

Yep, it's the 3/4" hose. Got it locally for $175!