My ARO diaphragm pump has arrived. Can somebody tell me if im setting this up correctly??
I can’t but PWP has schematics posted on their site under the pump.
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I think it would be better mounted on a trailer than in your living room. That’s my .02
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i wish you would have told me before i bolted it to the table… now what?
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Just bolt the table to your trailer. It will double as a place to eat lunch.
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I think you have “Air In” and “Chem In” reversed.
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You chem in and air are both pointing to your chem inlet.
You air will go somewhere on the black thing in the middle. That’s the air motor
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Clear thick hose is chemical input, blue hose is output, red is air, in the black part like @florida_condo_cleani said
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how well do these things usually draw chem? I can realistically do this a few different ways, i can do a 3 way fitting off the bottom of my chem tank with shut offs 1 being for the roof setup. Or i can run a drop stick if these things draw decently well
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These pumps are self priming. My draws extremely well. That thick clear hose is my drop stick and is probably 10-12ft, not exactly sure. But it draws no problem.
Also I never recommend putting a hole on the bottom of your chem tank. If it ever starts to leak you’re going to regret it. I learned the hard way. If anything put a hole in the top of your tank and draw from the top.
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well the issue is we already have a bulkhead on it from the store. Its a 100gal norwesco, ive seen one gentlemen on here utilized the bulk head with a locking clamp coming from bulk head to a piece of pvc which split off to 2 nipples for DSing. I liked the idea, it was simple yet effective and left room for a few shut offs on the DSI
Oh yeah lots of places do that. I always buy tanks with no precut holes. There’s a million ways to plumb your stuff, whatever works for you. Just keep your eye on the bulk head if you’re putting SH in the tank.
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From what im told we will need to replace the bulk head once a year probably. It can be done as winter maintenance when we do the rest of the fittings!
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A good bulk head is probably fine but if you want the extra insurance of knowing it’s sealed you can have it welded . Find a professional it’s usually not expensive. No you cannot use a store bought plastic welder . It’s a $5000 plastic extrusion gun.
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