High pressure soap problems, HELP!
- Thread starter csmith
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Another issue with the old Mark VII pump stands was the fact they used gate vales for both hot and cold supplies to the pump. Over time, 20-30 years the steel stems will corrode/rot and break so the valve would no longer work to set correct back pressure for soap draw. Ask me how I know?!?!? So maybe this could be your issue? Still to many adjustable variables for each bay to get them the same. It was a nightmare to keep tuned before I replumbed everything including the gravity tanks and chemical tanks...I also replumbed PS and FB to eliminate all the unnecessary and problematic components. If you want a trouble free system and one you don't constantly have to fight, you might consider making some of the changes I made. You won't regret putting in the effort.
mjwalsh
6 bay SS w/laundromat
2Biz,
Is that black bulb shown within one of your previous pics (last pic on post #17) a pressure pulsation damper?
If you are gaining something with a pressure pulsation damper ... I am tempted to go that route again vs the 18" pulsation damp hoses on each of our 7 pump stand setups. If that is a pressure pulsation damper ... do you have a link from where we can buy those specific ones?
I couldn't agree with you more about ball valves vs gate valves.
Is that black bulb shown within one of your previous pics (last pic on post #17) a pressure pulsation damper?
If you are gaining something with a pressure pulsation damper ... I am tempted to go that route again vs the 18" pulsation damp hoses on each of our 7 pump stand setups. If that is a pressure pulsation damper ... do you have a link from where we can buy those specific ones?
I couldn't agree with you more about ball valves vs gate valves.
cantbreak80
Maybe I need new clubs
See? I told you 2Biz would come thru.
MEP001
Well-known member
I run thermoplastic hose from the pump to the boom, which has a lot of give to it. Steel braided hose is much harder and can make the whole metal roof vibrate. Using a pulse dampener with steel hose, solid pipe, or hard tubing also smooths out the normal hum the pump makes. The pulse hoses are a waste of money IMO. They make a tiny difference but they don't do what a pulse dampener can, and they will eventually blow out getting everything wet.
