New hydrotek sc 3009kaf pressure question

[Bob Keenan]

Ive got a new hydrotek sc3009kaf, 8gpm hot water skid with a kohler 27hp and generator..... Tried the burner for the first time today on a fleet wash.... We were using a turbo nozzle, but when we turned the burner on, the turbo nozzle seemed to lose pressure - kind of sputtering With the burner off, goes back to full power. I put a pressure gauge right at the output of the burner, and it read 3000psi, even when the turbo nozzle was fizzling. Anyone know why?

 

[Russ Johnson]

What brand turbo nozzle? What size is the orifice in the turbo nozzle? And what temp were you trying to run?

 

[Bob Keenan]

Dont know the brand, but its sized for up to 9gpm... My pump is 8.5gpm

Temp was set at 120F

 

[Russ Johnson]

The nozzle should have an orifice size stamped on the brass. What number do you have?

 

[Dirt Fighter]

Hey guys,
I have a crack/hole on my 5.5KW generator tank that's mounted under truck and I will not be able to fix it for a week or so...I have to go with 100' electric cord to supply the power for my burner (Hydrotek SC 3500Psi 8GPM).
The question that I have is what is the proper size/gauge of the cord for that need without causing any damage to machine/burner? I'm thinking 14 gauge should work but just to make sure....
Thanks

 

[Russ Johnson]

14 will do fine. The burner only draws 5 amps or so.

 

[Dirt Fighter]

Thanks Russ !
I just wanted to make sure....

 

[Ron Musgraves]

Whats Bob been up to?