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As far as how big of a generator that Bad Boy Myers Pump needs, I was surprised at how low it is. That is a Two horsepower model that draws 26 Amps. Amps X Volts means its has a 2990 Watt draw and if you increase that by 30% for extra drain at startup, (2990 x 130%), it still only draws less that 4000 watts at peak pull.

I was surprised!!!!! Figured it would be much higher.

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swee****erfish wrote:

As far as how big of a generator that Bad Boy Myers Pump needs, I was surprised at how low it is. That is a Two horsepower model that draws 26 Amps. Amps X Volts means its has a 2990 Watt draw and if you increase that by 30% for extra drain at startup, (2990 x 130%), it still only draws less that 4000 watts at peak pull.

I was surprised!!!!! Figured it would be much higher.




That's not bad, I think Generators cost a bit less then air compressors, just wonder how they take to being left uncovered and outside all the time on the back of a flatbed truck ? Can u see the differences in the big green Myers pump, and the smaller ones ? It can develop up to 500 psi! Now, maybe what we need is a speed control for the pump motor, like they  use on commercial ventilation kitchen fans.



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Variable control idea is cool. I wonder if the pump would have to be going full bore though to prime it? You've got a lot more experience with pumps than I do.

I've got a Yamaha generator that handles the elements pretty well. Been outside for a year with zero problems. Good generator will cost between 450-850. Decent serviceable generators can be bought for 300at tractor supply or Harbor Frieght. Pawn shop though are the best place to get generators. Picked up my Yamaha ( 2,000 list price) for $100. Cash America Pawn is notorious for not knowing the prices/value of work equipment.

500 PSI would allow you to knock mud wasps nests off down to the paint!  When I softwash houses with my Myers I like the cheap trigger guns form Lowes/HD. You can move off "jet" to soft "widestream" with a 1/2 inch movement of your fingertips.


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Yeah, I like Pawn Shops and Harbor Frieght. Not because I am cheap, but because after this many years of cleaning roofs, I know what the ultimate fate is of any equipment I buy, to get rusted out!  Craigslist can be good too, and right now, Ca$H Talks!

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Chris, I thought you would be out of town this week. Too Busy?

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Chris, I thought you would be out of town this week. Too Busy?




Long Story Man, but we are just gonna be slammed this week, two HUGE jobs, we will do both with a lift, a must for these 2 roofs.



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of course i know you will post those pictures. good luck and tell the boys to be careful, lots of guys getting hurt, lungs and falls

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