Deckster

[Rick2 42]

Thats't it, I'm ordering one tonight. The deck I finished today came out very nice but putting down these chemicals by hand and having the pump sprayer clog is all over.

[Adrian 155]

From what I read the pump is super simple and cheap to rebuild.

I have only had to rebuild mine once Rick in 7 or so yrs. of use.

It is one of the original series PT 112 I believe.

Not hard at all to rebuild, but must be done exactly to specs or it will seap.

Still not hard to do though.

[Rick2 42]

Any problem pumping precarb or acid through it?

[Adrian 155]

Only after yrs. of strippers and brighteners did I have to rebuild the pump.

But, I am pretty anal about flushing it out with dish soap ( lots) and making sure all the chems are out of the pump and hose.

Every time I use it. Even with weaker mixes, I flush like a crazy man. I like to pretend that nothing will ever go wrong with it.

But I know it needs maintaining every so often ( couple of yrs. spread).

[Rick2 42]

This is the one I bought this morning. $700 and free shipping worked for me. This year it has been busy woth cleaning decks (just a call for a deck as I type this). In the past I just cleaned them with precarb and acid ... check please, but this Ready Seal looks easy to use. I'd like to look more into staining them too. The wife says I can start with our own deck. You know how this business is, your own house is always the last to get done. BTW my friend Bill does the most beautiful custom paint on cars, motorcycles, etc. He drive a dented rusty Escort. I guess it's the same everywhere.

[Adrian 155]

I believe that wether it is a Deckster, Decker, or Magnum, they are pretty much designed with caustics, brighteners and especially the ease of spraying stain and sealers, in mind.

Which one did you end up getting? ( it doesn't say in your post). But congrats and welcome to the world of "speed" staining.

Just kidding, I am sure you will love whatever brand you bought. Mainly in the time it will save on every project. Plus it will pay for itself in a couple of jobs.

Edited June 30, 2010 by Adrian
potter scares me ....... still.

[Isaac B 14]

Thanks Rick, mix while spraying is a good thing.

[Rick2 42]

I believe that wether it is a Deckster, Decker, or Magnum, they are pretty much designed with caustics, brighteners and especially the ease of spraying stain and sealers, in mind.

Which one did you end up getting? ( it doesn't say in your post). But congrats and welcome to the world of "speed" staining.

Just kidding, I am sure you will love whatever brand you bought. Mainly in the time it will save on every project. Plus it will pay for itself in a couple of jobs.

I bought the Magnum 500 from Ready Seal. It looks like the only difference from the Deckster is the hose. (30 feet as opposed to 50 feet). Things are going to move along much quicker in the deck department. I'm actually looking forward to doing my own deck next week.

[Adrian 155]

Right on. Keep us posted as the Mag is more than likely going to be my next sprayer.

Congrats.

[Little Buddy 14]

i wish the deckster came powder coated in royal blue...that would be nice

[RPetry 564]

i wish the deckster came powder coated in royal blue...that would be nice

Joe,

The unit may be black, but it is pure gold. Actually these pumps are $ green, you just can't see the color. Your business bank account will.

[Rick2 42]

I plan on lighting my BBQ grill with twenty dollar bills on my freshly stained deck this summer. Or maybe it would just be cheaper to buy a new igniter switch.

[Little Buddy 14]

rick, congrats on the 3,001 posts lol...I'm going to work my deckster like a dog, i hope, and where do you get the ready seal shirts?

[RPetry 564]

rick, congrats on the 3,001 posts lol...

Joe,

Nothing to be proud of. I have too much time on my hands.

... and where do you get the ready seal shirts?

Eight years of almost exclusively using the stain helps. And a RS logo on your truck and link on your website is also a plus.

[Rick2 42]

Oh, that Rick. I was trying to figure that out.