mini buffer tank

[Chris Francis]

No I need to get few but hoping to move to large trailer. I have 13 horse belt driven just no roome for large tank looking for easy setup for to bypass my unloader give me little more time to get back to my trailer or switch from wand or surface cleaner.

 

[wjs0311]

I have a 30 gal buffer that my bypass feeds into. I have a hudson float valve so really I am getting about 25 gallons out of the tank. The tank is a plastic drum with a removable top and I have a 1" bulkhead at the bottom and a 3/4" bulkhead on top for the supply line. I have a 5gpm machine and sometimes I run out of water but that is about as big as I can go since I have a van setup, just have to be somewhat full before starting a job.

 

[Christopher]

There is your solution, do like what Wade did.

You can find used drums at the car wash or truck wash places or even on craigslist.

Install a bulkhead fitting at the bottom and a hudson valve in the top so it does not overflow (if your machine will pull from a tank).

Just make sure if you go this route, secure that drum or tank securely so it does not flop around when driving.

Post some pics of the rig so we can help you with some more ideas.

OR

You could get more hose for the bypass loop, maybe like 10' long and that would give you a couple minutes of bypass time, check with Russ to be sure but I think you would have a couple minutes before you need to pull a trigger or turn off the machine so you don't cook the pump seals.

 

[Chris Dubbs]

Chris, you have a pic of your current setup?

Yes, but no Cat pumps at the moment.



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[Chris Dubbs]

Although I think cat pumps are great, they tend to stay on the small side. 2 to 4 gpm. Then they start back up in the 15 to 17 gpm. I think more people would use them if they had 5.5 to 8gpm available.


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[Rance]

Yes, but no Cat pumps at the moment.



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Sorry Chris D. but I was asking Chris F. about pic. Was curious about his setup. However that is a nice setup..Like those reels!

 

[Matty P]

This is small and it works well. I won't be using it next year as I'm moving up to a larger tank, a lot of houses with well water won't keep up.

 

[Chris Francis]

Matt how is the bleach smell in the cargo trailer.

 

[Moose]

I use a 30 gallon tank for a buffer tank only ran it down one time. I use a 5 gpm pump other than that no problems with it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xak5ex6hSJc

 

[Matty P]

Matt how is the bleach smell in the cargo trailer.

Horrifying if I spill any in there, usually if that happens I'll leave the doors open for a day and it's good to go. But it does and always will smell like bleach.

I'm putting a vent on the roof this week.

 

[Chris Francis]

vent will be good to have

 

[Kiloman]

Cat pumps are in all volumes 660 series is a nice pump just cost double and i had one an i just dont think they are that much better to justify the cost.