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Spencer



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PostSubject: Re: New surface cleaner   Wed Dec 17, 2008 9:32 pm

No Mike not yet! I am waiting on my unloader to come in! Should be here any day!!! Sorry I have not posted any results. Between being busy as hell and waiting on the unloader I have not had time. Hey, I ordered a green spring unloader, what type do you use?

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Mike Sullivan



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PostSubject: Re: New surface cleaner   Wed Dec 17, 2008 10:03 pm

I'm going to start using the green spring, everyone says it's the best.

I use the AL607 black springs.

Here's a good link. GPM, HP, PSI, & Nozzle size calculator.

http://www.barens.com/cgi-bin/calc

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PostSubject: Re: New surface cleaner   Wed Dec 24, 2008 12:27 am

It's been colder than a well diggers azz lately. Can't do squat. So I've been on the computer a lot lately calculating stuff.

Here's a good guide for engine/pump combinations and two bar surface cleaners.

20" surface cleaner: 13-20hp 4-5.5gpm @ 4000-3000psi

24" surface cleaner: 20-26hp 5.5-10gpm @ 4000-3000psi

28" surface cleaner: 24-40hp 8-13gpm @ 4000-3000psi

36" surface cleaner: 33-53hp 13-18gpm @ 3500-3000psi

http://www.barens.com/cgi-bin/calc

I used this chart and also measured the area of a circle.
From my experience this HP-GPM range for each setup (slow-fast) is pretty accurate.
You will be able to move each one about the same speed for it's range.

A= pie X radius squared.

20" = 314.159 inches squared
24" = 452.389 inches squared
28" = 615.752 inches squared
36" = 1017.875 inches squared

Your HP & GPM should be directly proportional to the surface area your machine will cover.

28" circle is 2.00 times larger than 20" so you need 2.00 times the HP & GPMs.
36" circle is 3.25 times larger than 20" so you need 3.25 times the HP & GPMs.
36" circle is 2.25 times larger than 24" so you need 2.25 times the HP & GPMs.
36" circle is 1.65 times larger than 28" so you need 1.65 times the HP & GPMs.

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PostSubject: Re: New surface cleaner   Wed Dec 24, 2008 12:55 am

Looks like you need a heroic machine for a 36 inch surface cleaner, huh ?
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PostSubject: Re: New surface cleaner   Wed Dec 24, 2008 12:57 am

Yes, I join mine together. 20hp 8gpm + 13hp 5gpm = 33hp 13gpm @ 3000psi

I'd really like to have Spencer's rig.

24hp 8gpm + 16hp 5gpm = 40hp 13gpm @ 3500psi and HOT WATER!!!

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PostSubject: Re: New surface cleaner   Wed Dec 24, 2008 5:12 pm

Thats My Boy Spencer, kicking curbs, and blasting Gum.
He better leave that Deep Fried Turkey alone, or his Big Surface Cleaner is gonna "Gobble" him up ?
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