No Downsteaming Action

[JimFergerson]

In the last week or so, I haven't been able to pick-up chemicals.

I cleaned out my adjustable d/s injector, tried using a new fixed injector, replaced all o-rings, bought a new gun and adjustable dual lance. My unloader seems to be working okay... still a trickle of water going back into the tank out of bypass.

The TS2021 doesn't have a ton of hrs. on it, with no vibes in the hose and otherwise it seems to be working okay with my 13hp Honda. I've however, noticed some erratic fluctuations in pressure in the past few weeks. I was thinking THAT might be caused by a worn-out unloader?

I plan on getting the machine on a pressure gauge, and possibly replacing the unloader after the week-end...


I just had a scarey thought about a possible coil restriction...

I've heard a few horror stories about de-scaleing, and i'm dreading that with 2,000 hrs. on my coil!


Also, the outside of the coil is filthy black. I'm sure a can of Red Devil is long overdue.


Any suggestions?

 

[Scott Stone]

You need to check the volume of water your machine putting out.

 

[apsurfacesolutions]

I had that problem once. The first injector was shot. The new injector got put in backwards. Once we put the injector in the right direction it worked fine.

 

[starbrite]

How much hose are you using?

 

[sodak]

Jim if your water volume is right then the coil will not be an issue if your injector is after the coil. I have seen where the steel hose ends build up rust to the point of causing enough restriction to prevent the injector from working.

 

[JimFergerson]

Just ran the machine and filled up several buckets... 5GPM w/o injector and 5GPM w/ the injector.

Both injectors are in the right direction, running 50' of pressure hose and 6' of chemical hose. Also tryed a new strainer, as well as w/o.


2 gallons and a 1/2 bottle of Dawn, and not a single bubble!

 

[Scott Stone]

Have you taken the injector totally apart? I have had an ring from where the ball seats plug the intake orifice. I have also had the intake hose get plugged with powder.

 

[Kory]

Are you using a hose reel? If so bypass it then try the down streamer. You may have too much back pressure with only 50 try 150 and see if that helps. I have found in most cases the reels get gummed up or the gun does and that is why it doesn't pull.

 

[Steven Button]

My usual points to check are ceramic ball and spring (for free movement) and as Scott said, plugging up of orifice in injector.

Also had a problem recently with a new trigger gun... Switched to another gun and it worked fine.

 

[Johnson]

He said he tried a new injector so it has to be something else.
Like mentioned earlier, bypass the reel and change guns.
Also try running the machine with no gun and the and the ball valve wide open.

 

[JimFergerson]

All good suggestions...

Upon further inspection, i noticed a few drops coming from where the nipple of the coil meets the 90* elbow of the "steam valve" thingy, right before the injector?

I'm off to HD to grab some new plumbing and another roll of Teflon tape, to see if that helps.

 

[Ron Musgraves]

Jim swing by I give you another one. They are Seven bucks

 

[JimFergerson]

Dang Ron, where do you go shoppin'?

I got dinged for $46 in Mesa last week.

 

[JimFergerson]

We Have Bubbles!

Apparently, the problem was at the nipple coming out of the coil. It was just a couple of drips within a minute or so. I've had much more leakier o-rings before, but was still able to draw chems?

Both and injectors are working, as well as both wands.



Okay, back to work now...


Thanks Guys!!!

 

[Ron Musgraves]

Call Paul or Sunbrite 14 or 15 bucks. I buy them from a Place in Florida. They can get them...save the quick connect just order injector...