Setting a Butler Truckmount water pressure without a wand or simulator

[Mark Saiger]

Someone asked so I put together a quick video setting the water pressure without a wand or simulator.

 

[Cleanworks]

Why wouldn't they put the pressure regulator on the control panel?

 

[Mark Saiger]

Why wouldn't they put the pressure regulator on the control panel?

The pump sucks the water from the tank being low so no mix tank or pressure tank for one thing.

Pressure regulator there forever and I believe it might be because of the above listed and needing to be close to the pump

 

[Steve Lawrence]

Why wouldn't they put the pressure regulator on the control panel?[/QUOTE

That would make it harder to repair or replace. Very easy now the way it is set up with quick connects under the easy flip up lid. No need to take the cover off for some minor stuff like this.

 

[Cleanworks]

If it's regulating the output of the pump, it seems easy to run a hose to the control panel. Mine is set up similar to yours. Just the way it came but I am looking to move it so it is easier to use.

 

[Mark Saiger]

Here's replacing one on a job site

 

[scotty747]

What are the laundry beads for? Tank stink?

 

[hogjowl]

Why wouldn't they put the pressure regulator on the control panel?

Because they never have before

 

[Steve Lawrence]

Why wouldn't they put the pressure regulator on the control panel?

Butler works hard to keep their machine simple--for simpletons like me.

 

[Mark Saiger]

What are the laundry beads for? Tank stink?

Yes... They do help.

Exhaust blower smells like fresh laundry in the neighborhood

 

[Steve Lawrence]

To answer the original question without watching the excellent video:

With the unit on and at running speed just open the hot water convenience valve a bit until you get a reading on your pressure gauge. (Opening too far will give you a very low, incorrect reading.). Now adjust your pressure to the desired amount. Close hot water convenience valve. Done.

 

[Brian H]

Also, it should be noted that the pressure gauge is connected with a quick connect. Butler discovered that there is no way to remove or antifreeze the water in the pressure gauge so they made it removable for those in freezing climates who antifreeze their systems at night.