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Pressure washing on the farm.
Pressure washers are ideal for cleaning most types of farm equipment, barns, wheel tractors, sprayers, seeders, reapers, trucks, plows, compactors, hay equipment, grain drying and milk drawing equipment. (more…)
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Unloader Valve Service
October 6th, 2011 
vdate Rebuilding The Flow-Actuated Unloader Valve
The K-5 and K-7 designs are typical of flow unloaders. A number of manufacturers make unloaders of this type including Suttner, Giant, Cat and others. This unloader type can be rebuilt using a vise and minimal tools. Care should be taken to not scratch or damage the unloader during rebuilding. Special care should be taken to not damage internal surfaces and parts. (more…)
Cleaning System Maintenance
August 3rd, 2011 vdate 
The Equipment Check
The Comprehensive Equipment Check is a step-by-step procedure for determining if a cleaning system is in proper working order. This check goes through the cleaner’s major systems helping to detect maintenance needs and potential service problems. The equipment check should be performed monthly or after any period of particularly heavy usage, especially if the equipment was used in a harsh or hostile environment. (more…)
Chemical Delivery Systems
May 27th, 2011 vdate 
Types Of Chemical Delivery
Getting the cleaning chemical to the surface to be cleaned requires the chemical solution either be sprayed on the surface separately or delivered along with the water spray from the cleaning system. Most high-pressure cleaners allow for automatic delivery of chemicals through the system. (more…)
Flow Switches
April 21st, 2011 vdate 
Oil Burner Troubleshooting
April 15th, 2011 vdate 
Troubleshooting for an oil burner to operate, it must have three things: Fuel, air and ignition spark. Burner problem analysis focuses on determining which of these three critical elements are missing and why. (more…)
Pressure Relief Valves
April 13th, 2011 vdate 
Protection Against Excessive Pressure
The pressure relief or pop-off valve is a simple pressure-relieving safety device. When system pressure reaches a predetermined point, the valve opens and releases water from the system to the atmosphere. The pressure relief valve functions as sort of a circuit breaker for water. (more…)
Electricity
March 23rd, 2011 vdate 
Introduction To Electricity
Many system controls are for incorporate electrical switches. To fully understand their action, you need to understand how electricity works and how to test circuits. It does not take a genius to understand how electricity works. The first step is understanding how electricity is measured. (more…)
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No Comments »Servicing Ceramic Plunger Pumps
February 2nd, 2011 vdate 
Servicing Ceramic Plunger Pumps
The most popular type of ceramic plunger pump today has a one-piece, forged manifold with caps or covers placed for easy check valve access. These pumps often have unitized, easily replaceable valve assemblies as well. However, removing some wearable parts may require a slide hammer or other special tools. (more…)
Oil Burner Testing
December 23rd, 2010 vdate Simple Testing Procedures
Simple testing procedures can determine if a burner is adjusted for maximum efficiency. For most oil burners this efficiency is between 65 and 95 percent and can be affected by heat exchanger or coil design as well as by adjustments to the burner. If an oil burner were operating in absolutely ideal conditions, its efficiency would be higher. (more…)