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Meter Maid

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When people say to run a rotary at 300 psi, is that with the trigger pulled or the psi setting on my TM?

I ask because there’s about a 100 psi difference from the setting on my TM when I pull the trigger.
 

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That’s what I was thinking, especially if I’m getting only 200-220 with the trigger pulled.

I thought you were Chavez.
 

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friction loss



and I'm not sure if people adjust their rotaries keyed.......

manual for 360i says 50-300 psi......I'd probably raise it (keyed) provided you are getting good recovery and saw better results




*lowering the jet size/flow will decrease friction loss.....some also have a flow control valve
 
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friction loss



and I'm not sure if people adjust their rotaries keyed.......

manual for 360i says 50-300 psi......I'd probably raise it (keyed) provided you are getting good recovery and saw better results




*lowering the jet size/flow will decrease friction loss.....some also have a flow control valve
When you say “keyed” do you mean increasing my psi at the TM to allow for the loss from friction when I open the trigger?
 
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When you say “keyed” do you mean increasing my psi at the TM to allow for the loss from friction when I open the trigger?
yes
I am saying that is the reason for the drop and that you could compensate for it

not that you should....
 

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I just crack the shut off valve until I get water. Then add more pressure if you need it. No need to soak it unless its trashed.
 

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Except this one:

When people say to run a rotary at 300 psi, is that with the trigger pulled or the psi setting on my TM?

I ask because there’s about a 100 psi difference from the setting on my TM when I pull the trigger.
Always set your pressure and your chemical meter with the trigger pulled. Come on, Man!!
 

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My understanding Is that if you are getting a 100 psi drop when the trigger is pulled then the pressure regulator needs to be replaced.
 
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I just crack the shut off valve until I get water. Then add more pressure if you need it. No need to soak it unless its trashed.
I installed a needle valve right after the Trex quick coupler. Then I can easily control the amount of solution hitting the carpet. It really made a difference to our cleaning and dry times.
 

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