Jim Martin
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I am just not seeing a swivel on there....can you show me where
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It isn't a Live Swivel, it is a static swivel that once tightened no longer swivels. Mine is just a heavier duty version than a Hardware store version.
I don't have anymore pics available of that specific part right now. Sorry
Took one, Not sure how much it will help though since the swivel isn't easily seen in pics.
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Jim Martin
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that picture does not look nothing like this........
all I am seeing here is a nipple....a ball valve....and another nipple and the fitting....The fitting is what I was interested in but could not figure out how you are hooking up a hose to it because it does not swivel......
apparently......your water softener is plumbed to the fitting that goes straight to the float valve on the tank and it is feed off a fresh hose reel...and the fitting that I like has no purpose........
all I am seeing here is a nipple....a ball valve....and another nipple and the fitting....The fitting is what I was interested in but could not figure out how you are hooking up a hose to it because it does not swivel......
apparently......your water softener is plumbed to the fitting that goes straight to the float valve on the tank and it is feed off a fresh hose reel...and the fitting that I like has no purpose........
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that picture does not look nothing like this........
all I am seeing here is a nipple....a ball valve....and another nipple and the fitting....The fitting is what I was interested in but could not figure out how you are hooking up a hose to it because it does not swivel......
apparently......your water softener is plumbed to the fitting that goes straight to the float valve on the tank and it is feed off a fresh hose reel...and the fitting that I like has no purpose........
It actually does swivel I promise or I couldn't hook it up. I have no float valve at all because it never worked correctly from day one & AT wasn't able to fix it for mine.
Without the fitting you are asking about I can't fill tank
From Tank out fittings in order are:
1. Tank Top
2. Tank Top Stainless Plate
3. 3/4" NPT Female x 3/4" NPT Female 90 degree Stainless. Not 100% on how it is connected to plate but not a big deal for this info.
4. 3/4" NPT Male Presto-Lok fitting
5. 3/4" Presto-Lok hose long enough to reach the welded Stainless 3/4" x 3/4" NPT Female coupling
6. 3/4" NPT Male Presto-Lok fitting
7. Welded in place 3/4" x 3/4" NPT Stainless Female Coupling
8. 3/4" NPT Male Nipple
9. 3/4" Brass Ball Valve.
10. 3/4" NPT Male Brass nipple
11. 3/4" NPT Female x 3/4" Female Garden Hose Swivel (I believe this is the part in question?)
This is the part that is easily removed in case I need to bypass the Softener allowing direct garden hose connection to be made.
12. 3/4" Male Garden Hose x 3/4" NPT Female
13. 3/4" NPT Male x 3/4" NPT Female Stainless Ninety
14. 3/4" NPT Presto-Lok Hose end fitting
15. 3/4" Presto-Lok Hose to Softener outlet
16. 3/4" Presto-Lok hose assembly not sure all parts
17. 1/2" Reducer
18. 1/2" NPT Live Swivel attached to Hose Reel.
Hope this clarify s & helps.
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Jim Martin
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so this swivels...right there....???
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I like that.....nice and simple......
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so this swivels...right there....???
Yes same spot I tried to show in the previous pic with two arrows pointing to swivel.
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Looks like same thing accept you are using a Quick Connect so you can quickly hook hose to it I assume?
I on the other hand don't need a quick connect because I rarely disconnect the swivel due to live hook up.
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The pic you were showing looks threaded.....but what ever......
so now that we went threw all that...........where do you get them......
do you have to loosen it up before it can swivel.........
so now that we went threw all that...........where do you get them......
do you have to loosen it up before it can swivel.........
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I got the heavy duty one to replace the old one at my local Parker Distributor but Im sure you could find them at NorthernTool, HomeDepot, Lowes, local well stocked Hardware Store, any place that sells Pressure Washer accesories, WinTrax etc etc etc......
Sorry we just wern't thinking on same terms I guess. Also I couldn't get the swivel to show in pic very well which is why I used two arrows to show you where it swiveled.
http://www.amazon.com/Gilmour-7FPS7FH-Double-Female-Connector/dp/B000FK239Q/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1390947240&sr=8-9&keywords=3%2F4%22+garden+hose+swivel
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NIB-53036-O...073?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item460f846ae1
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That is awesome!!!! Sure cant do that with employees. the benefits of going independent with a helper. I am envious.
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I was just about to ask Billy if he is owner/operator or has a crew. Billy, we are about 40 miles from each other, I have seen your truck around looks great !
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We are currently Family Operated although we did have employees in the beginning when we had Construction, Janitorial, Restoration & Textiles etc.. We just were to picky & expected the employees to actually work for their pay.
We don't bite if you ever want to meet us LOL
Becker
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240 hrs a year? Billy I want to have a copy of your business plan..
I'd love to make a living off an hr a day TM time!
I'd love to make a living off an hr a day TM time!
AshleyMckendree
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Like Einstein staid, Everything is relative.
An hour on a V/AT is far more productive than an hour on your "Average" TM
ruff
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Not answering for Billy.
Many of us Don, do not have tons of hours on our machines.
My 11 years old CDS has 3500 hours and I promise you that I'm not hungry. Lunch time I will be though
Here's the business plan:
- You don't let the machine run when you're not working.
- You charge a decent price for your services.
After all you've worked hard and invested many years to become highly professional and develop your skills. And you invested in good quality, expensive equipment. Didn't you?
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Oh boy.
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Jim Martin
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Thanks....just by looking at it...who would of thought it would of swiveled.....handy little part to have for a hose reel idea I have............
Jim Martin
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not really...I am faster with the van then I am my cab over...or that I was with the Vortex........its not the truck and how much you can carry....its not about how big or small it is.....its about setting them up to be efficient......
sorry people...but I have been on both sides of this fence...and the big trucks are not all there cracked up to be...don't get me wrong...love the trucks...love the machine...but the are far from...what we want to make them out to be....
AshleyMckendree
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Im speaking mostly in terms of Dual wanding.
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I would have because I have used this type of fitting for over 20 yrs in one way or another. I told you I wasn't kidding LOL.
If you look at my previous post I also found a couple of links for you to get one online. Now be-careful because all these types of fittings are not made equal which Im sure you already realize this.
Jim Martin
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yes sir....that's where they really shine and you won't find better machine for that.....
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We Dual Wand most anything we can
AshleyMckendree
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Same here, we have actually been "dual zippering" and knocking out giant comm. Jobs at an insane rate.
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I'm a little over due on mine as well. I have only cleaned it in place and it is one heck of a mess. Have you ever cleaned it place? Any tips on tools (other than rifle cleaning kit).....:thumbup:
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I completely removed mine from truck which actually isn't that difficult when you have done it a few times. When removed it is easy to remove turbulators & clean them.
After this I use my pressure washer to clean out exhaust tubes which isn't really messy at all just time consuming I guess.
It also gives me chance to look for any unknown issues.
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Jim Martin
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Really there is nothing to clean on these...your rifle cleaning kit should be all you need....I always just pushed it the holes and took it out on the street and started it up....blew it right out...it does not need any more then that...your not going to get it any cleaner by taking it all apart...PLUS...the therm oil is a CLOSED LOOP system...you stand a chance of getting things contaminated for no real reason....
you can take it all apart if it makes you feel better....but it's just a wasteful overkill.........
