In this episode of Fix-It Friday! We help you understand Polyurethane hoses and their different uses – including; heated hoses, whip hoses, scuff jacketing, and temperature sensing units (TSU).
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6 Ways to Enhance your Spray Gun
You have your spray gun, now what? Different jobs require different mixing chambers and variable pressure from your machine. Your gun requires care and maintenance in order to extend the life of the gun. Here, we discuss the top six gun enhancements you should have on-hand in order to enhance and extend the life of your spray gun.
Replacing and Cleaning Proportioner Y Filter Screens
In this Fix-It Friday video, we review multiple types of Y-Filters and the respective screens. PMC, Graco, and Gusmer proportioners and reactors can be challenging to understand for a beginner. Even for the experienced applicator, maintenance and repairs can be overwhelming.
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Servicing Pump Lube Assembly with DOP
In this video, we break down the components of the Pump Lube Assembly for PMC, Gusmer, and Graco machines. The Pump Lube Assembly, or Lube Reservoir, is responsible for preventing moisture from coming in contact the packings. At times, the DOP may become discolored or contain a milky white consistency.
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How to replace a GHO Pump Upper Air Gasket?
Transfer Pumps can be a tricky item to replace parts, leaving you with small parts and confused on where to place them. In this Fix-It Friday, John Davidson shows how to replace the Gasket Upper or Upper Air Gasket on a PMC GHO Transfer Pump. The same anatomy can be applied to Graco Transfer Pumps and IPM Transfer Pumps.
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How to Apply Storage Tank Insulation
Spray foam insulation isn’t just for attics and residential buildings. Industrial storage tanks also benefit from spray foam as a form of tank insulation for the liquids inside.
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Finding a Spray Foam Insulation Business for Sale
The spray foam insulation business is a great investment opportunity for contractors and those looking to start a lucrative venture in a flourishing industry. Spray foam insulation outperforms other types of insulation in longevity, R-value, and sealing ability, and is more environmentally-friendly than traditional insulation. One of the best ways to get started is to search for a spray foam insulation business for sale. First, you’ll want to consider your market and determine the type of equipment you’ll need to complete the jobs you’ll want to do. When you start a spray foam business, you need to know the type of projects you’ll do, find the appropriate equipment and consider the material needs for the equipment you use.
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Material Spraying Issues
It’s less common when material will not spray on the ‘A’ side and ‘B’ side at the same time, but when it happens, there could be a number of factors at play. If you find yourself in this position, take a look at these common reasons;
- Proper operation of the pumping system. (execute initial startup checks)
- The product cold, it doesn’t flow properly.
- Failing delivery supply like transfer pump wear or neglect.
- Your regulator could be malfunctioning; Are you getting enough air supply to your Transfer Pump?
- Failing packings from wear or neglect.
- Clogged screens can also cause major issues in proper flow.
- Recent crossover in hose or contamination within the gun itself.
Why Closed Cell Spray Foam is the Best Option for Commercial Roofing
It’s no surprise that roofs get beat up the most, compared to any other part of a building. Structurally, if the roof is not built with a strong application, the result can be disastrous. Spray Foam is a viable alternative to many roofing applications. Having been around for nearly 60 years, spray foam roofing applications have improved over time and displayed their longevity. Here, we discuss some of the benefits of using Closed Cell Foam for roofing applications.
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Weight vs Volume When Mixing
Spray foam material is packaged, sold and shipped on the basis of weight. Therefore, in order to figure the volume of a product packaged in the drum, converting the weight of the product within the drum into gallons is required. To do so, the specific gravity or weight per gallon of material is required information. There is likely to be a difference between manufactures, so confirm with the product supplier to provide this info or if a scale is available, weigh the container first. Specific Gravity and per gallon weight of the liquid for some manufactures are provided on the SDS or product data sheet (formerly MSDS).
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