Low Pressure Pump; rebuild or scrap?

[Waxman]

My IBA came with a Sta-Rite HP10-C, 3/4 hp pump to apply soap and foam polish.

Last year it began blowing fuses regularly then quit.

I replaced it with a Dayton for about $500. The Dayton runs great and has been super so far.

Should I rebuild the Sta-Rite to have as a spare or scrap it?

I know it has a mechanical seal and o-rings plus all those plastic discs that form the impeller stack.

Has anyone had to rebuild these and was it a success or would you run the Dayton till it wore out then get another new pump?

Thanks!

 

[soapy]

I found I could buy new starite pumps from Dultmeier sales with the motor cheaper than I could buy a rebuild kit for the old pump locally.

 

[Waxman]

I think I paid around $500 for the Dayton replacement I bought. With the Sta-Rite I did get ample notice it was going bad. Maybe stocking a replacement isn't called for.

 

[vinh]

i have ohd also. how many wash u had before pump went bad. also what were the signs it was dying.

 

[car washing systems inc]

My IBA came with a Sta-Rite HP10-C, 3/4 hp pump to apply soap and foam polish.

Last year it began blowing fuses regularly then quit.

I replaced it with a Dayton for about $500. The Dayton runs great and has been super so far.

Should I rebuild the Sta-Rite to have as a spare or scrap it?

I know it has a mechanical seal and o-rings plus all those plastic discs that form the impeller stack.

Has anyone had to rebuild these and was it a success or would you run the Dayton till it wore out then get another new pump?
Thanks!

What about changing to a flow jet, that is what we have done when we changed to do LP wax or convert to do 2-Step PS on IBA

 

[Greg Pack]

The last time I checked the wet end rebuild kit was over $200. If Then you have a pump with a used motor on it that may last six months or six years. It's a gamble. If you can buy new for $500 that is a pretty bad risk reward ratio there.

If the pump shaft spins freely it is worth checking the capacitor on the old motor and checking the motor insulation with a megohmeter. If a new capacitor doesn't fix it, it is likely scrap, IMO.