Doug T

My understanding is: If you make your tip smaller the psi will increase. If your unloader is set correctly, this increase if pressure will make the unloader bypass some water. The pump is still pumping "X" amount, but only "W" is coming out the tip(s). Thus you are really using less water and pumping the same. But I agree, defeats the purpose of getting an 8gpm machine Doug

Speaking of Dave's board, is it still aound? I have not been able to locate it. Any help? Doug

Jeff, Try this place, www.decorativeconcrete.com. It may give you some ideas. Doug

Jarrod, They are all 5 @ 3000 Doug

Lance, I have two trucks, both 16 foot, 1 gas,1,diesel. I would stay with the gas unless you drive one heck of a lot of miles. Right now my fuel cost per mile is the same. But the diesel cost more for maintenance. Diesel: Louder, smelly exhaust, but has higher torque..higher gvw. The gas one I had first, but I needed higher gvw so went with the diesel for the second. My choice now would be another gas, accounts have changed and I do not need the higher gvw now. Space wise, gas has two 425 tanks, 2 hot water skids, generator, 3 hose reels (stacked) a recovery sytem, and a little extra space. This truck I also had a hoist installed, can never tell when you need to remove one of those skids. Diesel has: 1500 tank, 2 100gal chemical tanks, 2 hot skids, 2 stacks of 2 hose reels, and enough space to walk. Just to give you an idea how much you can put in one this size. Make sure you vent it well, you don't want heat to build in them. I have 2 exhaust powered vents, rear barn door style doors, and a 36in door on each side. Also have a 60in under- body on each side for storage. Doug P.S. try www.truckpaper.com, 100's of trucks

Dave, Whats the matter? You did not like all that snow that we got hit with last night? Doug BTW You going to make the round table meeting?

Besides Steel Eagle and American Made Cleaners, does anyone know of any other mfg's of vacuum surface cleaners? Looking to buy and want to know all the options. I heard Landa makes one but their web site has no info about it and the local Landa dealer knows nothing about them having one. Thanks Doug

Alan, www.safetyvac.com, they have 4 different models. The ones I was spec'ing are the 16 and LR?. The guy I talked to said they would mount the vacuum and the engine to drive it on a frame for me, would not have to buy the system.

Brent, I do not use mine much during the winter, but had a job a couple weeks ago. Switched to the European style quick connects and lasted the whole job (about 4 hours) much better than the "normal" qc. Steve, I have tried many different type of 0 rings. The problem as I see it, is because the gun is connected to the handle with a qc and while washing with the surface cleaner the gun is constantly being twisted with a load on the qc it develops burrs and that chews up the 0 rings. The "good" fix would be a handle like Landa has on there surface cleaner. Landa does not make a vacuum surface cleaner. But I'm doing my own to have one like I want. Doug

Must have met some of my EX-employees. Doug

Thanks Pete, I'll be calling you early next week, have some questions for you. Doug

Alan, Sorry I missed your post from 12/10, I wasn't ignoring you. I have the current version, casters and no adjustments. Anyone know of a "formula" for figuring out how much lift and cfm one would need for a particular circumferense (sp) of surface cleaner and length of hose? I have found a sourse that can provide either 17h.g. and 350cfm or 24h.g. and 200cfm. I am afraid that would suck the surface cleaner to ground.lol At a good price I may add, about $5000.00 The goal I have here is to get/make a surface cleaner that will handle 10gpm at 3000psi, 200f, 24in to 36in, and vacuum it up all while moving at a good walking pace. Any suggestions? Doug

Just to let you know where I was coming from... I followed the above link to Nikro, then clicked on "here" for more info. A screen popped up that said... no electrical or moving parts... and a chart that showed units being air powered. Today I called Nikro and they stepped through the web site with me and said...oh oops. They did confirm that there 2 motor head vac adapter for a 55 gallon drum is powered by 115Vac, 13 amps per motor and quoted $540.00. It is spec'd at 230cfm and 110 S.P. Goodways' is spec'd at 270cfm and 83 S.P., with three motor head at 230Vac and 13.5 amps Doug

Am I missing something, or are the NIKRO vac's air powered? Another source, if one wants an electric powerred vac, is www.goodway.com Alan, what type of filter are you using that Craig referred to? Doug

The few times I have tried it, it was not worth it. They also make a grafitti version , it was so-so. BTW where is Wheeler, I have a friend that lives in Baldwin are you close to there. Doug

Ford F450, gas V10, 16 foot van body, 2 hot water skids, 2 425 gallon tanks, 100 gallon chem tank, vacuum recovery Ford F550, diesel 7.3L, 16 foot stake, 1500 gallon water tank, 2 100 gallon chem tanks, 2 hot water skids.

Alan, Do not have a digital camera, and not smart enough to know how to post the pics if I did have one. I use the Vacuum Sludge from Delco.(VSF 55XL) Original spray bar was one piece from swivel to spray tip, new style is two pieces joined in the middle by a ferrule (I think that is what it is called) Good idea of switching to the Euro style connection, I am going to try that. Doug

Henry, Another place you may want to try is www.truckpaper.com, lots of trucks hundreds of bucket/lift trucks but I do not recall an enclosed box with lift. Doug

Allan, Mine is the 16in. Problem with stones getting caught began when I bent the original spray bar and had to change to the newer style as they no longer have the old style. I guess I'll try to take it apart and shorten the bars. The gun to handle is the other big problem. I go through "o" rings and qc WAY to frequent. Maybe I'll have to take out the qc and screw the gun to the handle. Thanks Doug

Thanks to all, for the info. Steve, the swabby 48 looks a little big, could be difficult lifting it in and out of my truck. How long can you usually clean before changing water or cleaning filters? I am looking into the swabby 24 Allan, Do you have the Steel Eagle vacuum model? I have one but do not like it that why I'm looking for something else. The gun to handle is not to my liking. Also the tips of the spray bar are to close to the housing, every little pea size stone gets caught and stops the bar from spinning. And I'm partial to wheels instead of casters. Doug

Mike, You should check your home owners insurance policy about storing chemicals, I think most of them say its a no no no. You do not want something to happen and they not pay, I'd rent space someplace. Doug

Jeff Landa also makes a two gun hot water skid, I think the specs are 9.9gpm@ 2500psi. Also Allison Iron Horse can set up a variety of machine for two guns...From 7gpm @3600 to 12gpm @ 2200 psi Doug