Getting a new APO System from Pembertons

[Scott S.]

Bought one from Pembertons, Cant wait to install it. The system i have now isnt lasting (home made) and i need something with a bit more power for my large commercial accounts, so i bought a new system.

its like this one but coming from sapphire all ready for plug and play.

http://interlinksupply.com/index.php?item_num=AC12E

any tips on keeping it trouble free?

 

[hogjowl]

Yeah, use it on every job.

 

[Steve Lawrence]

Hopefully you can install it so it is not pumping from the very bottom of your waste tank which tends to collect sludge that could clog your pumper.

 

[Scott S.]

my tank has fittings and ports already on it. Sapphire tank

 

[Desk Jockey]

Like Porkfabio said. It works great if you use it, its when you don't use it sludge builds up and causes you to have problems.

 

[Ray Burnfield]

Flush often.
You might want to flush the waste tank as well if you have sludge in it.

 

[Scott S.]

my waste tank only ever gets a small amount of sand in the bottom, i rinse it often, and drain completely daily. i filter everything going into the tank via waste tank filter or cdv and waste tank filter.

 

[Desk Jockey]

You shouldn't have any problems with it.

 

[JS41035]

My apo on the apex was mounted right next to the Chem jug. Powder was spilled on it constantly. Ended up with wicked corrosion in the motor.

 

[Desk Jockey]

Yikes!

What chems are you using?

 

[GeneMiller]

It probably has a diaphragm which needs replacing every 500 hrs. Pump outs should be made like macerators
So they can chew up anything.

Gene

 

[JS41035]

I use mainly

Yikes!

What chems are you using?

I use 20 team borax boosted with purple power. Is that bad?

 

[hogjowl]

I use mainly

I use 20 team borax boosted with purple power. Is that bad?

Not if you're running a Pro 1200 and using a Zipper

 

[Desk Jockey]

I use mainly

I use 20 team borax boosted with purple power. Is that bad?

No that's fine for washing rail road cars.

 

[JS41035]

I don't use it as pre spray. Just a rinse.

 

[Jim Martin]

I have 2216 hours on my Hypro D30 and it is used every job...

I have the one Scott is buying on my 570..it has over 1000 hours on it...it is also used every job..

both are diagram pumps and both are plumbed to live reels and work like they are brand new...the whole key is to filter everything coming in and once a month..rinse out your waste tank and then fill it about half way with clean water and turn on the apo and flush it out....

 

[GeneMiller]

I have 2216 hours on my Hypro D30 and it is used every job...

I have the one Scott is buying on my 570..it has over 1000 hours on it...it is also used every job..

both are diagram pumps and both are plumbed to live reels and work like they are brand new...the whole key is to filter everything coming in and once a month..rinse out your waste tank and then fill it about half way with clean water and turn on the apo and flush it out....

I had the hypro unit and used it on every job. Somewhere after 600 hrs the diaphragm split and flooded the unit. It made a mess of the inside and I never bothered to fix it. Eventually I got some free time and took it apart. With some work I could probably fixed it but I dumped it instead. I still have the motor and stand. with the sapphire units ability to heat water so fast it can fill your tank pretty quick. If I hadn't replumbed the unit to dump into my 200 gal. fresh water tank I would want one again.

Gene

 

[Scott S.]

I had the hypro unit and used it on every job. Somewhere after 600 hrs the diaphragm split and flooded the unit. It made a mess of the inside and I never bothered to fix it. Eventually I got some free time and took it apart. With some work I could probably fixed it but I dumped it instead. I still have the motor and stand. with the sapphire units ability to heat water so fast it can fill your tank pretty quick. If I hadn't replumbed the unit to dump into my 200 gal. fresh water tank I would want one again.

Gene

your Sapphire dumps that much hot water into your waste tank? Time to but on higher flow with your wand. let it benefit you not hinder you.

 

[Scott S.]

so how do i hook up my apo when my water transfer pump takes up my aux breaker on my tm?

 

[GeneMiller]

your Sapphire dumps that much hot water into your waste tank? Time to but on higher flow with your wand. let it benefit you not hinder you.

Already pushing the limits of the solution line. There is no way to get a higher flow without going to a larger diameter hose. It's just water, who cares, I recycle it.

Gene

 

[Goomer]

I would hope the available APO options for a TM can handle solid debris better than the weeny pumps available on most portys, but all things being relative, proper filtering is essential to avoid this.......

 

[Scott S.]

my one big porty has a little giant pump out.