VanDiesel99 14 Report post Posted April 3, 2006 Does anyone else ever have a problem with leaking guns? Is it because the spring in the ball valve portion of the gun has weakened? Are rebuilds pretty much universal? I know some of the balls are different sizes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doug T 19 Report post Posted April 3, 2006 On occasion I have a gun leak. I do not rebuild, just put a new gun on. Keep a few spares around just for that purpose. I think they are very reliable as long as your not pumping acids through them. When ever I use to use acid they were leaking in a matter of days. Never took one apart to see where the problem was. Doug Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLD 14 Report post Posted April 3, 2006 Ditto. I use them till they annoy me, then I toss em. I keep 1-2 leakers around as emergency backups. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StainlessDeal 16 Report post Posted April 3, 2006 Then I toss 'em. Dultmeier is just down the road, so I keep the latest removed, the ones installed, and then buy new and they all move up one notch. The one last removed is the emergency spare, the prevoius one hits the can. I change when they start to go leaky. I'm using the "relaxed action" guns, I think from Suttner. My right hand is pretty well shot, but can hold one of these for a much greater time than normal guns. I wonder if anybody has seen any difference in reliability? I haven't replaced one yet, so no firsthand experience to draw from. Anybody else using them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve r 14 Report post Posted April 3, 2006 use them till they leak and replace with new one .i keep at least 10 guns on my trailer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PWkid 79 Report post Posted April 3, 2006 Then I toss 'em.Dultmeier is just down the road, so I keep the latest removed, the ones installed, and then buy new and they all move up one notch. The one last removed is the emergency spare, the prevoius one hits the can. I change when they start to go leaky. I'm using the "relaxed action" guns, I think from Suttner. My right hand is pretty well shot, but can hold one of these for a much greater time than normal guns. I wonder if anybody has seen any difference in reliability? I haven't replaced one yet, so no firsthand experience to draw from. Anybody else using them? I use the stainless steel version that suttner offers they are a lil expensive but they do last longer IMHO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLD 14 Report post Posted April 4, 2006 Lighter triggers are a must. Carpal tunnel is a b***h. Philip Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xstream Clean 14 Report post Posted April 7, 2006 The 2' gun we use on our Femco (shurflo) has a hard time holding up with the chemicals we use. We've gone through 2 guns quickly @ $45 a pop! We took the first one apart and the ball bearing inside the trigger mechanism is corroding and allowing liquid to pass without the trigger being depressed. Our gun leaks a steady small stream even though we quickly rinse out the hose and gun after each chemical application. Does anyone have any suggestions on a good gun to use that will hold up to chemicals? If not, where can we get a good cheap 2' gun? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squirtgun 122 Report post Posted April 7, 2006 Why not build a wand(Phelps Wand) out of PVC like those used for cleaning roofs?You could use the inline ball valve to adjust flow to a ceratin degree. You might have to use a small I.D. PVC but it should be pretty easy to put together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xstream Clean 14 Report post Posted April 7, 2006 Thanks Scott. We'll do some research on the Phelps wand and see what's involved. One that you can make is definately cheaper than the $45 they are asking for!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deck Guy 14 Report post Posted April 7, 2006 We took the first one apart and the ball bearing inside the trigger mechanism is corroding and allowing liquid to pass without the trigger being depressed. Can you find a stainless steel bearing the same size as the ones that corrode? Just replace them when they need it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xstream Clean 14 Report post Posted April 7, 2006 We tried a few local hardware stores and some auto supply shops and could not find any. There is a larger store a little further away that may have what we need, but I think we're going to try and make the "Phelps Wand". It sounds more like what we would need and will probably last a lot longer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanDiesel99 14 Report post Posted April 7, 2006 There are also guns that use a ceramic ball that will not corrode. Or you can buy repair kits for the gun which are high but not $45! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted April 7, 2006 We use Suttner guns, relaxed action or easy pull. I have a stainless steel one, high costs but dayum, the trigger gets tough after a while. I don't rebuild either, buy new and keep a couple on hand for spares. Rod!~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
